Trump vetoes measure to end US involvement in Yemen war
President Donald Trump has vetoed a resolution passed by Congress to end US military assistance in Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.
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EU agrees terms for limited trade talks with US
The European Union has approved its terms for negotiating a new trade deal with the United States.
Tattoo parlour raises funds for rescue dogs by inking paws on customers
A tattoo parlour is giving all funds raised from a special paw tattoo to a local dog shelter to help rescue animals.
Trevor Phillips claims diversity in UK media is ‘tokenistic’
Trevor Phillips said that diversity in the UK media can be generously described as “tokenistic” and that its failures have affected the knife crime debate.
‘Bomb cyclone’ storm brings snow and high winds across United States
National Guard troops used special vehicles with tank-like treads to rescue stranded drivers in Colorado in the wake of a massive storm that unleashed heavy rain and snow on large parts of the United States.
Trump still hopeful of North Korea nuclear deal despite activity at launch site
Satellite photos showing new activity at a North Korean rocket launch site have raised fresh doubts that Kim Jong-un will ever give up his drive for nuclear weapons.
China’s Huawei launches court challenge to US security law
Chinese tech giant Huawei is launching a US court challenge to a law that labels the company a security risk and would limit its access to the American market for telecom equipment.
Vandals ‘apologise for racist graffiti with spray-painted sorry’
Vandals responsible for a spate of racist graffiti appear to have struck again – this time with a spray-painted apology.
Donald Trump brands Spike Lee’s political Oscar acceptance speech ‘racist’
President Donald Trump has branded film director Spike Lee “racist” for his political Oscars acceptance speech.
Watch: Taylor Swift was the surprise guest at this couple’s engagement party
One couple’s engagement party got a little sprinkling of stardust when Taylor Swift turned up to give a surprise performance.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travelling to Vietnam for Trump talks
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is travelling to Vietnam for his second summit with US president Donald Trump, state media confirmed.
Firefighters called as man, dog and tortoise all get stuck in hole
Firefighters came to the rescue when a dog and a tortoise got wedged together down a hole.
Trump vows veto as Democrats try to block emergency order
Democrats controlling the US House of Representatives have prepared a vote next week to block President Donald Trump from using a national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border.
Miley Cyrus claims she is ‘redefining’ modern relationships
Miley Cyrus has said she and husband Liam Hemsworth are “redefining” modern relationships.
Meet the 103-year-old who just became a Grand Canyon junior ranger
A 103-year-old woman has been sworn in as a junior ranger at the Grand Canyon National Park.
‘Concerned citizen’ who went to abandoned home to smoke weed finds caged tiger
A “concerned citizen” who went to an abandoned house to smoke weed was surprised to find a caged tiger.
Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage is being wrongly held in US, lawyer says
Rapper 21 Savage is being wrongly held by US immigration officials, his lawyer has said.
Sir Patrick Stewart says he despises the ‘self-interest’ of politicians
Sir Patrick Stewart has condemned the “self-interest” of politicians and said young voters could provide a better future.
US state governor vows to stay in office despite blackface photo
Ralph Northam, the governor of the US state of Virginia, has vowed to remain in office despite widespread calls for his resignation after a racist photo surfaced in his yearbook page from more than 30 years ago.
US governor’s future in doubt as he loses key support after racist photo emerges
A United States governor has been urged to resign over a racist photo in which he appeared more than 30 years ago.