Republicans warn Bondi not to bury Epstein files after law’s passage

The United States has announced exemptions for several Brazilian agricultural products, including beef, coffee, and tomatoes, from recently imposed tariffs. This decision comes as President Donald Trump faces increasing pressure from voters regarding rising living costs, following a rollback of reciprocal farm tariffs.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to negotiate with former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a U.S.-backed peace proposal that requires Ukraine to make significant concessions to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. The president's office confirmed receipt of the draft plan, which was developed by U.S. and Russian officials, and indicated that discussions with Trump would occur in the coming days.

Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of the G20 as a vital platform for promoting British business, despite Donald Trump's decision to boycott the summit in South Africa. Starmer's remarks highlight the ongoing relevance of the G20 in global economic discussions.

Keir Starmer has defended his trip to South Africa for the G20 summit, which takes place just days before the budget announcement. The Prime Minister aims to secure investment to address the cost of living crisis and bolster support for Ukraine. His attendance comes despite the absence of Donald Trump, who has chosen to boycott the summit.

The funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney took place at Washington National Cathedral, attended by a bipartisan group of former presidents and dignitaries. Notably absent were Donald Trump and JD Vance, highlighting ongoing political divisions. The event was marked by tributes from figures like George W. Bush and Liz Cheney, but there was no memorial for those killed in Iraq, raising questions about the legacy of Cheney's policies.

Nancy Pelosi, the US speaker emerita, criticized Donald Trump's anti-climate remarks made at the UN General Assembly, labeling him as 'the biggest con job in American history.' Trump had described the climate crisis as 'the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.' Pelosi's comments were made during a press conference addressing the US's absence from the upcoming Cop30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, where 195 countries will be represented.

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Biafran separatist movement, has been convicted of terrorism charges by a Nigerian court. The court found him guilty of inciting violence in his campaign for a separate state in southeastern Nigeria. This conviction follows a series of violent incidents linked to his leadership, raising concerns about ongoing tensions in the region.

Democrats have expressed outrage after former President Donald Trump accused them of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' in a Truth Social post. This accusation followed a video in which Democratic lawmakers urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders. Trump's remarks have sparked significant backlash, raising concerns about the implications of such statements on political discourse and military conduct.