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Donald Trump's new gold-trimmed phones in the Oval Office have sparked online criticism over their cost and optics, with questions about taxpayer funding and the devices' extravagant appearance.

Milo Yiannopoulos, known for advocating strict immigration policies, faces deportation from the US, sparking debate over detainee treatment and highlighting the irony of his situation.

US Mint's Trump $1 coin sparks backlash as social media users label premium pricing a 'scam', raising questions over numismatic value and online claims.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a one-year generative AI moratorium affecting nearly 600,000 public-school students.

President Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait', claiming US control. The proposal follows a pattern of renaming initiatives, amidst ongoing US-Iran tensions.

Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' investigates Elon Musk's alleged access to sensitive government data, raising concerns about potential misuse in elections and AI-driven politics.

John Sellers, a British man living in Sweden for 24 years, was deported post-Brexit, highlighting the challenges faced by Britons in the EU. His case underscores the personal impact of immigration policies.

Protests have erupted across Spain, criticising the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis. Tensions rise as thousands remain in Ceuta, with accusations against Morocco for encouraging crossings.

Thomas Fahmy, a New York resident, survived a lightning strike without injuries and the incident sparked online discussions about his miraculous escape and the nature of lightning strikes.

USS Abraham Lincoln's crew arrives in Thailand for shore leave after 286 days at sea, amid reports of food shortages and poor living conditions during their Middle East deployment.

Lianyong Wei, 51, died hours into ICE custody in Saipan. ICE won't say whether he got the required 12-hour medical screening or why it waited a week to disclose his death.

The Netherlands has moved 86 tonnes of gold reserves to London to enhance liquidity and crisis preparedness amid geopolitical unrest, without reducing its overall gold holdings.

The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial remains deadlocked after five days, with postpartum psychosis central to her defence. A mistrial looms as deliberations continue.

A UN report warns that global warming is set to exceed the 1.5°C threshold soon, urging immediate action to mitigate severe climate impacts and irreversible tipping points.

New York City has imposed a one-year ban on generative AI in public elementary and middle schools, affecting 600,000 students, to protect critical thinking and teacher-student relationships.

Edouard left 56,800 Texas customers without power as severe floods hit communities north and east of Houston.

The US Mint has released a new $1 coin featuring President Trump's face, breaking a long-standing tradition of not depicting living individuals on American currency.

Donald Trump expressed happiness over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK, criticising their treatment of the Royal Family and stating he wouldn't have welcomed them back.

Viral Douyin videos have put China's tuanbo industry under scrutiny, revealing how rankings, virtual gifts and long workdays shape idol performers.

Seven women have filed a lawsuit against hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai, alleging he groomed them for Jeffrey Epstein by altering their appearances, amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein's associates.

China's navy has become the largest globally by ship count, surpassing the U.S. This shift highlights China's sustained naval expansion and the challenges facing America's shipbuilding capacity.

Staten Island resident Thomas Fahmy has described feeling 'blessed' after surviving a lightning strike captured on a doorbell camera, with doctors finding no burns.

Brayton Arthur, 30, from Bloomington, Indiana, faces eight felony charges for allegedly abusing three girls over 16 years. The investigation began in 2026, revealing over 300 incidents of abuse.

The US-Venezuela £74bn energy deal faces backlash, with critics labelling it modern colonialism. The agreement grants US control over major oilfields, sparking geopolitical and domestic controversy.

Kai Trump, granddaughter of Donald Trump, shares her emotional transition to the University of Miami, revealing struggles with homesickness and her mother's cancer battle.

A permanent EEOC settlement with the Christian Employers Alliance limits enforcement of gender identity-related charges, raising concerns about future workplace discrimination protections.

Joe Rogan suggests Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' is a distraction from the US-Iran conflict, amid public disapproval and ongoing trade tensions with Canada.

US hospitals warn that new Medicaid regulations could lead to service reductions, staff layoffs, and closures. Proposed rules aim to save billions but face opposition from hospital associations

Food banks warn that nearly 630,000 people now face hunger in North Carolina, as rising living costs, strained benefits and shrinking federal aid drive a deepening food insecurity crisis.