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Donald Trump salutes during the US national anthem before Game 3 as some fans at Madison Square Garden reportedly boo from the crowd.

Politics US

Trump was booed at the NBA Finals, cancelled the watch party, appeared to fall asleep during the game – and the Knicks lost

Joe Connor Jun 9, 2026

Booed for eight seconds. Cancelled the outdoor watch party. Appeared to fall asleep. The Knicks lost.

Donald Trump leans forward while speaking to NBC journalist Kristen Welker during a televised interview recorded in a barn-like setting with agricultural equipment visible in the background.

Politics US

‘You’re crooked or stupid’: Trump calls Welker names, removes his microphone and walks out of Meet the Press

Joe Connor Jun 7, 2026

'Let's call it quits because I've had enough. Thank you, darling.'

The image shows Pete Hegseth standing outdoors behind a microphone while delivering a formal speech. He is dressed in a dark suit with a light blue shirt and red tie, with an American-themed pocket square visible in his jacket. The background is softly blurred, focusing attention on Hegseth as he addresses an audience. The Associated Press watermark appears in the top-left corner. The image accompanies reporting on comments made during a D-Day anniversary commemoration event.

Politics UK US

Hegseth condemned as ‘discourteous, irresponsible and insulting’ after using D-Day ceremony to attack European immigration policy

Jordon Scott Jun 7, 2026

He stood at the graves of Allied soldiers and compared asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean to the Nazi occupation.

The image shows Faisal Islam on the left in a BBC Newsnight studio, wearing a light-coloured blazer and shirt. On the right, Jack Clark appears remotely in front of a microphone, wearing a dark jacket and blue shirt. Both men are engaged in a discussion about artificial intelligence. The split-screen format highlights the interview setting, with Clark explaining concerns about future AI development and the need for safeguards as systems become more capable and autonomous.

Featured Politics UK US

‘A gas pedal but no brake pedal’: Anthropic warns humans risk losing control of AI and calls for a global pause

Joe Connor Jun 7, 2026

'The AI industry has a gas pedal but no brake pedal. We want to do the work required to build…

US Congressman Ted Lieu and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear during a congressional hearing, speaking into microphones while discussing issues raised during a committee session.

Politics US

‘Just keep lying’: Rubio roasted live on TV over back-to-back Trump sleepy Cabinet meeting videos

Joe Connor Jun 4, 2026

'Just keep lying, Secretary Rubio. Just keep lying.'

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stand together during a meeting at the White House, with official furnishings and military insignia visible in the background.

Politics US

‘You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me’: Trump’s extraordinary week of Netanyahu fury, Iran confusion and a midnight meltdown

Joe Connor Jun 2, 2026

Trump called Netanyahu "f*cking crazy" and "you'd be in prison if it weren't for me" over Lebanon bombing, gave directly…

Donald Trump speaks during a televised interview on Fox News, seated opposite an interviewer. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, with a blurred studio background and Fox News graphics visible on screen.

Politics US

A judge ordered Trump’s name off the Kennedy Center. He responded with 580 words, capital letters and ‘Never Never Land.’

Jordon Scott Jun 1, 2026

"It is beyond comprehension that this sitting president has sought to rename this great memorial dedicated to President Kennedy."

Split-screen image showing political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker. Uygur appears speaking directly to camera, while Piker sits in front of a microphone wearing glasses and a cap during a livestream or podcast broadcast.

Politics UK US

UK bans pro-Palestine US commentators – Polanski, Corbyn and Sultana condemn ‘authoritarian turn’

Joe Connor Jun 1, 2026

The UK government has cancelled the electronic travel authorisations of US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, barring them from…

A robotic arm holds out a white coffee mug to a man with a white beard and glasses, who is reaching to take it while holding a notebook. The scene illustrates human interaction with automation and artificial intelligence technology.

Business & Economy Explainers Politics UK US

The AI layoff trap: economists prove automation could collapse the economy it is meant to power

Jordon Scott May 31, 2026

Economists at Wharton and Boston University have published a mathematical proof that competitive AI automation could destroy the very consumer…

Donald Trump sits behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office holding a World Cup trophy replica while wearing a red baseball cap. Framed photographs, US flags and office furnishings can be seen in the background.

Politics US

Trump is using the World Cup as a ‘political life raft’ – just like Mussolini did in 1934, expert warns

Joe Connor May 29, 2026

International sports politics expert Jules Boykoff says Trump is following Mussolini's playbook by using the FIFA World Cup as a…