Snapchat to stop ‘promoting’ Trump’s account
Snapchat is to stop “promoting” US president Donald Trump account on its video messaging service.
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Trump postpones G7 meeting while flagging discussion about China
US President Donald Trump has said he will postpone a meeting of the G7 nations until the autumn.
Biden warns of ‘abuse of power’ in Trump critique
Joe Biden is warning that those “tasked with enforcing the law are abusing their powers”, in a measured critique of the Trump administration.
Donald Trump threatens states over postal voting
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brazil expands use of unproven chloroquine as virus death toll soars
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has unveiled rules expanding the prescription of chloroquine, the predecessor of an anti-malaria drug promoted by US President Donald Trump, for coronavirus patients despite a lack of clinical proof that it is effective.
WHO launches investigation of its handling of pandemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has bowed to calls from most of its member states to launch an independent investigation into its management of the international response to the coronavirus.
Donald Trump deflects Rory McIlroy’s vow to not play with him again
Donald Trump has responded to Rory McIlroy’s vow to never play golf with the US President again after his response to the Covid-19 crisis, saying some professional golfers liked his policies and others did not.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump course ordered to pay Scottish Government legal bills after Aberdeen wind farm battle
A firm formerly headed by US president Donald Trump has been ordered to pay Holyrood’s legal bills over Aberdeen Bay wind farm battle.
David Bailey: Donald Trump asked me how I got such ‘classy’ women
Renowned photographer David Bailey has claimed Donald Trump once approached him for advice, asking “how do you get such classy birds?”.
Trump bosses blast north-east council after homes decision delayed
Bosses at Donald Trump's north-east golf course have hit back at a north-east council after a decision on plans to build homes at the site was delayed.
US police probe suspicious package ‘sent to De Niro restaurant’
New York police are investigating another suspicious package which US media reported was sent to a restaurant owned by actor Robert De Niro.
Barbra Streisand launches musical polemic against Donald Trump
Barbra Streisand has penned a highly-politicised musical polemic criticising Donald Trump and attacked the president in a new video.
Streisand says ‘election horror’ of Trump’s administration inspired new album
Barbra Streisand has said that Donald Trump’s lack of respect for the Queen was part of the inspiration that contributed to the writing on her new album.
16,000 people sign petition objecting to Trump’s north-east homes plan
A petition objecting to Donald Trump’s plan for homes at his north-east golf course has gathered more than 16,000 names.
First Minister suggests trip to north-east turbines might change Trump’s mind
The First Minister of Scotland said US President Donald Trump might “change his mind” if he paid a visit to the newly opened wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen he famously opposed.
Google hits back at Donald Trump over claims of ‘rigged’ search results
Google has denied that it uses its search results to set a political agenda after Donald Trump claimed results were “rigged” against him.
America is voting for its new Space Force logo but the internet has other ideas
As US Vice President Mike Pence announced a Space Force would be the country’s newest military branch by 2020, Donald Trump’s campaign released six logos for his supporters to vote on.
Tourism draw or ‘an embarrassment’ – war of words breaks out as Trump estate unveils £150m plans
Major plans to expand the Trump golf course complex have been hailed as a potential tourist draw for the north-east – but not everyone is behind them.