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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin allowed to wear street clothes at trial

Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted.
Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted.

Trump’s son is poised to profit from Pentagon drone proposal

US President Donald Trump's son, Mr Donald Trump Jr. (left) chats with Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (right), and others on Jan 20.
US President Donald Trump's son, Mr Donald Trump Jr. (left) chats with Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (right), and others on Jan 20.

Pig kidney removed from US transplant patient after nine months

Mr Tim Andrews lived with the pig kidney for a record-setting 271 days. The kidney was removed "after a period of decreasing kidney function", the hospital said.
Mr Tim Andrews lived with the pig kidney for a record-setting 271 days. The kidney was removed "after a period of decreasing kidney function", the hospital said.

As US V-P Vance takes on a forceful new role, his positions are shifting

Mr J.D. Vance's seemingly mutable positions could test his appeal as the face of his party for the next generation.
Mr J.D. Vance's seemingly mutable positions could test his appeal as the face of his party for the next generation.

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As Trump tours Asia, democracy’s ideals aren’t on the agenda

Throughout his Asia tour, Mr Trump represents a shut-down federal government and an ever-deepening American political divide.
Throughout his Asia tour, Mr Trump represents a shut-down federal government and an ever-deepening American political divide.

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In shift in relationship with Netanyahu, Trump says ‘I will decide’ what is right for Israel

Israelis have begun to question how long the United States will keep up the pressure if Mr Trump shows signs of losing interest.
Israelis have begun to question how long the United States will keep up the pressure if Mr Trump shows signs of losing interest.

Meta launches ‘ghost posts’ that disappear after 24 hours on Threads

Replies to "ghost posts" on Meta's Threads will be sent to users’ messaging inboxes, not allowing other users to see who has liked and replied.
Replies to "ghost posts" on Meta's Threads will be sent to users’ messaging inboxes, not allowing other users to see who has liked and replied.

US Vice-President Vance plans Kenya visit, source says

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media in Kiryat Gat, Israel, October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media in Kiryat Gat, Israel, October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Private jets and car washes are the latest tax shields for the ultrarich in the US

A tax break in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows people with businesses to fully write off purchases of private jets in the year they buy them.
A tax break in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows people with businesses to fully write off purchases of private jets in the year they buy them.

Can President Trump serve more than two terms?

US President Donald Trump, ruled out the idea of running as a V-P candidate in 2028's election, and said Republicans would have a promising slate of candidates.
US President Donald Trump, ruled out the idea of running as a V-P candidate in 2028's election, and said Republicans would have a promising slate of candidates.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.