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US Supreme Court weighs Trump’s firing of the Fed’s Lisa Cook by social media

The justices in October agreed to hear the dispute, a decision that left Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in her role for the time being.
The justices in October agreed to hear the dispute, a decision that left Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in her role for the time being.

Trump shares Macron message offering G7 summit, questioning Greenland tactics

U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron speak during a meeting at the Prefecture of Caen, Normandy, France June 6, 2019, on the sidelines of D-Day commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron speak during a meeting at the Prefecture of Caen, Normandy, France June 6, 2019, on the sidelines of D-Day commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS

81-year-old becomes Minecraft streamer to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment

Ms Sue Jacquot's YouTube channel, GrammaCrackers, is named after Graham Crackers, her favourite snack.
Ms Sue Jacquot's YouTube channel, GrammaCrackers, is named after Graham Crackers, her favourite snack.

Trump calls UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius an ‘act of total weakness’

US President Donald Trump said there was no doubt that “China and Russia have noticed this act” by Britain.
US President Donald Trump said there was no doubt that “China and Russia have noticed this act” by Britain.

Trump floats 200% tariff on French wines, champagne if Macron snubs Board of Peace invite

Mr Emmanuel Macron (left) does not plan to accept the invitation, a person close to the French leader said earlier.
Mr Emmanuel Macron (left) does not plan to accept the invitation, a person close to the French leader said earlier.

ICE broke into Minnesota home, dragged barely clothed man into snow

A woman struck by pepper balls during a protest more than a week after a US ICE agent fatally shot Ms Renee Nicole Good, in Minnesota, on Jan 17.
A woman struck by pepper balls during a protest more than a week after a US ICE agent fatally shot Ms Renee Nicole Good, in Minnesota, on Jan 17.

US judge and wife shot at their suburban home

Singapore invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace and is assessing invitation: MFA

US President Donald Trump first mentioned the board in September 2025 as part of a 20-point peace plan to end Israel’s two-year war in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump first mentioned the board in September 2025 as part of a 20-point peace plan to end Israel’s two-year war in Gaza.

Explainer: What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’?

US President Donald Trump will be the chairman of the Board of Peace.
US President Donald Trump will be the chairman of the Board of Peace.

News analysis

Trump’s first year could have lasting economic consequences

US President Donald Trump has said little about long-standing cost-of-living issues like housing and childcare once back in office.
US President Donald Trump has said little about long-standing cost-of-living issues like housing and childcare once back in office.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.