Conflicting White House accounts of first Trump-Zelenskiy call
US President Donald Trump on Friday released the rough transcript of a phone call he had with the incoming president of Ukraine.
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Ousted ambassador tells Trump impeachment hearing she felt ‘big threat’
The former American ambassador to Ukraine has told the impeachment hearing in the US of the “big threat” she felt upon being ousted from her post and learning that Donald Trump had denounced her in a phone call with Ukraine’s president.
Baby Trump balloon slashed at Alabama appearance
A giant Baby Trump protest balloon was knifed and deflated by someone unhappy with its appearance during the US president’s trip to Alabama, organisers said.
US moving to protect Syrian oil fields after death of Islamic State leader
The US is increasing its efforts to protect Syria’s oil fields from the so-called Islamic State group as well as from Syria itself and the country’s Russian allies.
Russia calls US move to protect Syrian oil fields ‘banditry’
Russia’s defence ministry has harshly criticised the US decision to send armoured vehicles and combat troops into eastern Syria to protect oil fields.
US moves to protect Syrian oilfields from IS
The United States will send armoured vehicles and combat troops into eastern Syria to keep oil fields from potentially falling into the hands of Islamic State militants, US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said on Friday.
Trump cancels subscriptions to New York Times and Washington Post
President Donald Trump is making another move against his least favoured sections of the media, this time by deciding to cancel government subscriptions to The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Trump faces backlash over ‘lynching’ claim
US President Donald Trump’s comparison of the impeachment inquiry being conducted against him to a “lynching” has sparked a heated backlash.
Trump cancels plan to host G7 at his golf resort
Responding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump on Saturday abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next Group of Seven world leaders’ meeting at his Florida golf resort next year.
Confronted by impeachment, Trump adds to the chaos
The impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump has thrust Washington into a political crisis. And Mr Trump keeps adding to the chaos.
Trump hits back at critics over Syria
President Donald Trump is pushing back at criticism his Syria withdrawal is damaging US credibility, betraying Kurdish allies and opening the door for a possible resurgence of the Islamic State.
US presidential candidate targets Facebook policy with ‘false’ Zuckerberg ad
US presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has paid for a series of Facebook adverts with false claims about chief executive Mark Zuckerberg – shining a light on the platform’s decision to allow politicians to make false statements in paid adverts.
Presidential candidate Joe Biden calls for Trump to be impeached
Democratic US presidential candidate Joe Biden said Wednesday for the first time that President Donald Trump must be impeached for abusing the powers of his office to help his own re-election.
Trump sought Australian PM’s help on Russia probe
President Donald Trump recently asked the Australian prime minister and other foreign leaders to help Attorney General William Barr with an investigation into the origins of the Russia probe that shadowed his administration for more than two years, the Justice Department said on Monday.
BBC staff told not to join protests backing Munchetty – report
Minority staff and presenters at the BBC have been told by the corporation not to join in any form of protest supporting presenter Naga Munchetty, it is reported.
BBC faces growing backlash over Munchetty ruling
The BBC is facing a growing backlash over a decision to rebuke Naga Munchetty, with Sir Lenny Henry, Gina Yashere and Adrian Lester among the latest to criticise the corporation.
BBC: We are not impartial on racism and Naga Munchetty had right to speak out
BBC bosses have said they are not impartial on racism after the decision to rebuke Naga Munchetty for criticising Donald Trump provoked a fierce backlash.
Whistleblower accuses White House of Ukraine call cover-up
White House officials took extraordinary steps to “lock down” information about President Donald Trump’s summertime phone call with the president of Ukraine, even moving the transcript to a secret computer system, a whistleblower alleges in a complaint that accuses the administration of a wide-ranging cover-up.
Democrats cheer impeachment probe despite political risk
Democrats backing an impeachment investigation targeting President Donald Trump are prepared to take the electoral risks of such a move amid indications that a key whistleblower document could soon be made public.
Naga Munchetty breached BBC rules by criticising Donald Trump for ‘racism’
Naga Munchetty breached BBC guidelines by criticising Donald Trump for perceived “racism”, the corporation’s complaints unit has ruled.
Joy as Trump’s second golf course at north-east estate gets go-ahead
The boss at Donald Trump’s north-east golf resort has praised councillors for backing a second 18-hole course.
US House speaker announces official impeachment inquiry against Trump
House speaker Nancy Pelosi has launched a formal impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump, yielding to mounting pressure from fellow Democrats and plunging a divided nation into an election-year clash between Congress and the president.
Councillors to discuss plans for second golf course at Trump’s north-east estate
Councillors were to meet today to discuss proposals for a second golf course at Donald Trump’s north-east estate.
Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has been living with HIV
Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has said he is living with HIV.
US diverts 3.6 billion dollars into Mexico wall funding
US defence secretary Mark Esper has approved the use of 3.6 billion US dollars (£2.97 billion) in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump’s wall along the Mexican border.
Aberdeenshire councillor slams damage caused by Trump golf course
A councillor has called the damage caused by the development of the Trump golf course in the north-east “environmental vandalism”.
Dunes at Trump’s north-east golf course may lose protected status
Damage caused by the development of the Trump golf course at Menie may see the dunes lose their protected status.
Nato chief tells Congress of ‘serious’ alliance divisions
Jens Stoltenberg has acknowledged serious divisions within the alliance and called for bigger defence budgets to cope with global challenges, such as Russian assertiveness.
Mixed response over plans for 500 homes at Trump golf course
Plans to build more than 500 homes at the site of Donald Trump’s north-east golf course have received a mixed response from councillors.
Plans for 550 homes at Trump’s north-east golf course backed
Controversial plans for homes at Donald Trump’s north-east golf course have been recommended for approval.