A meeting meant to soothe tensions between the US and South Africa instead spiralled as President Donald Trump put his counterpart on the defensive with claims that white farmers in his nation were "persecuted". On Wednesday, a week after the US granted asylum to nearly 60 Afrikaners - a move that rankled South Africa - President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the White House to reset the countries' relations. Instead, Trump surprised Ramaphosa during a live news conference with widely discredited claims of a "white genocide" in South Africa. read more
The US has selected a design for the futuristic "Golden Dome" missile defense system, says US President Donald Trump, adding that it will be operational by the end of his time in office. read more
Sesame Street and Netflix have struck a deal that will see the popular TV show appear on the streaming platform, after US President Donald Trump pulled funding for the free-to-air channel PBS. Netflix said the iconic programme is a "beloved cornerstone of children's media, enchanting young minds and nurturing a love of learning". read more
Nine people have been killed in a Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in north-eastern Ukraine, local officials say. The Sumy regional administration says another four people were injured in the town of Bilopillia on Saturday morning. Medics, emergency services personnel and police are now working at the scene. The reported attack comes just hours after Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks since 2022.
President Donald Trump's comments Thursday in Qatar about future fighter jets planned for the U.S. military have baffled observers ... read more
Well he got what he wanted.
He did. He bought the Presidency. He can "spend a lot less", and still primary any Republican Congressman that gets out of line.