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Humour at a premium for Hannon as Royal Ascot looms
MARLBOROUGH (UNITED KINGDOM) - Leading English trainer Richard Hannon Junior is blessed with self-deprecatory humour, but that quality will be tested by how his horses run at Royal...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:45:09 +0700
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
Tue, 26 May 2026 03:06:06 GMT
Russia ramps up threats against Ukraine. What does that say about the war?
Moscow's rhetoric may point to the Kremlin's nervousness over the war's direction, our defence correspondent writes from Kyiv.
Tue, 26 May 2026 13:30:21 GMT
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid
Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:18:58 +0000
Rail traffic management 'needs work'
Thailand's Consumer Council (TCC) and the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) are pushing for a major overhaul of Bangkok's traffic management system after a deadly train–bus collis...
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:54:00 +0700
Turkish police fire water cannons at protesters in Izmir
Turkish police tried to break up protests called by Ozgur Ozel. He was removed from his position as chair of the country's main opposition party following a court order last week.
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39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you
This week, FIFA finalized the list of where competitors will train during the tournament. Here's a breakdown of the U.S. cities that are included.
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:09:06 -0400
Yen hovers near intervention zone as traders weigh Middle East risks
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:04:19 +0800
Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:48:00 +0800
Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.
Mon, 25 May 2026 22:05:29 GMT
Businesses clamor for Trump's ear as $300 bn in new China tariffs loom
WASHINGTON - Washington is planning another tidal wave of tariffs on Chinese imports that represent a worst-case scenario for markets and major industries on both sides of the Paci...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:45:09 +0700
The Papers: 'Blair: Starmer has no plan for Britain' and 'The heat's still on'
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair's essay criticising Labour and the ongoing heatwave lead the papers.
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:10:28 GMT
DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.
Tue, 26 May 2026 14:44:44 GMT
Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:54:24 GMT
Trump-endorsed Paxton wins Texas primary run-off, ousting veteran senator
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ousted four-term US Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald Trump’s endorsement to a run-off victory for the Republican Senate n...
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:29:40 +0000
Man arrested for murder after woman found dead at Choa Chu Kang block
The 21-year-old woman was found lying motionless at a lift lobby.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:14:00 +0800
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:34:42 GMT
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
Mon, 25 May 2026 23:01:57 GMT
Former F1 driver says Bangkok injury ‘an accident, not assault’
The saga of former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo’s leg injury has taken a dramatic turn after the Finnish racing coach told Bangkok police the incident was an accident and not an assa...
Tue, 26 May 2026 19:13:00 +0700
Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
Tue, 26 May 2026 15:15:29 GMT
Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say
Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.
Tue, 26 May 2026 22:50:46 GMT
BTS win big as Black Eyed Peas reunite at American Music Awards
Other winners included Golden, from the film K-Pop Demon Hunters, Sabrina Carpenter and Katseye.
Tue, 26 May 2026 08:39:25 GMT
Japan's Nikkei hits record high as chip-related shares jump
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:21:58 +0800
Have you looked inside your water bottle? I was shocked and disgusted by what I found in mine | Arwa Mahdawi
I stared into the abyss, and the abyss stared back – mouldily. This is what happens when you forget basic hygiene In my 20s, I cohabited with a man who thought you didn’t need to w...
Tue, 26 May 2026 13:20:34 GMT
Protesters control key roads after historic Hong Kong rally
HONG KONG - Holdout anti-government protesters remained in control of a major arterial road in Hong Kong on Monday a day after organisers said two million people flooded the street...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:45:09 +0700
White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:17:31 GMT
Kenya police shake up president's protection team after security breach
A man managed to evade security and embrace William Ruto before being wrestled to the ground.
Mon, 25 May 2026 10:46:56 GMT
Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
Tue, 26 May 2026 14:37:24 GMT
Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:28 GMT
EU firms in China starting to feel less gloomy as Beijing offers stability: report
European companies’ confidence in the Chinese market is showing signs of rebounding for the first time since 2022, as Beijing is increasingly perceived as a “champion” of stability...
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:10:04 +0000
US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.
Tue, 26 May 2026 15:04:45 GMT
How decision-making happens in Iran
Iran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:28:03 +0000
The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
Tue, 26 May 2026 20:29:16 +0000
Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout
Internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:38:05 GMT
Iran War Updates: U.S. Saw Threats From Iran Before Renewing Strikes, Officials Said
Iran has warned that it would retaliate after American military forces attacked sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:03:57 +0000
Iran war live: Israel kills 31 in Lebanon; Tehran blasts US truce violation
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,213 people and injured 9,737 since March 2.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000
How did Berlin's Jewish Hospital and hundreds of its patients survive the Holocaust?
When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.
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UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row
Temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.
Tue, 26 May 2026 21:25:46 GMT
China executes man for poisoning billionaire gaming tycoon
The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.
Tue, 26 May 2026 08:55:55 GMT
Brazilian candidate Bolsonaro asks Trump to designate crime groups as terrorists
Brazilian conservative presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he asked US President Donald Trump during a White House meeting to designate Brazil's two largest crimi...
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:30:38 GMT
Threat of Deportations Leads to Risky Childbirth for Haitian Mothers
Haitian women are having babies in squalid, unsupervised settings after the Dominican Republic started sending immigration agents to detain migrants at hospitals.
Tue, 26 May 2026 14:38:17 +0000
Researchers are building AI-powered robot labs. What does this mean for science?
Thanks to new technologies like artificial intelligence, scientists are increasingly freed from the constraints of the laboratory. It raises questions about how much humans should ...
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:26:42 -0400
South Korea’s lonely, stressed Gen Z find comfort in apps that do nothing
At 2am, Kim, a 25-year-old office worker, opens a site designed to look like a food delivery app, though he has no plan to order. He chooses menu items, drops them into a cart and ...
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:51:31 +0000
Israeli strikes kill 31 in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu expands ground campaign
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 31 people and wounded 40 on Tuesday, Lebanon’s health ministry said, including at least four children and three women, as Israel said it ...
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:56:09 GMT
‘A sense of trusting one’s self’: how to start building confidence
A lack of confidence can prevent us from trying new things or going after what we want – but it’s never too late to change our beliefs When I was in middle school, my father told m...
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:02 GMT
To stop leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs
The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:29:43 -0400
Ton-up Sharma stars as India beat rivals Pakistan in World Cup
MANCHESTER: Rohit Sharma scored his second hundred in three innings as India maintained their unbeaten record against Pakistan at the World Cup with an 89-run win under the Duckwor...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:45:00 +0700
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
Tue, 26 May 2026 03:06:06 GMT
Iceland, Rattled by Trump’s Greenland Threats, Weighs Joining the E.U.
Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:22:21 +0000
Inside India’s Manipur State, Where Violence and Division Are Routine
Three years after riots tore apart Manipur, the state remains in disarray. Barbed wire and armed checkpoints made it difficult for Times reporters to cross, even before the recent ...
Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:12 +0000
Temperatures soar across Europe as 'heat dome' drives May records
A “heat dome” is driving unusually high temperatures across Europe, pushing readings well above seasonal norms. The UK and France have already set May records, while Spain and Ital...
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:14 GMT
Trump builds massive arena at White House for birthday cage fight
It has played host to countless world leaders and moments in history. Now US President Donald Trump has built a huge cage-fighting arena on the White House’s South Lawn. Cranes lif...
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:12:52 +0000
Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:15:47 GMT
Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:10:03 GMT
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
Tue, 26 May 2026 20:25:50 GMT
Scientists discover new little blue octopus in Galapagos Islands
Scientists knew they had encountered something special when they first saw the tiny blue octopus in the depths of the Galapagos Islands.
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:29:52 GMT
UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
UN Secretary-General Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:01:38 +0000
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:11:24 GMT
Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
Tue, 26 May 2026 14:37:24 GMT
Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch
Vivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.
Tue, 26 May 2026 03:44:12 GMT
Czechia World Cup 2026 team guide
Two penalty shootout triumphs in the playoffs sent the Czechs to a first World Cup in 20 years and an experienced side look capable of progress This article is part of the Guardian...
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:01:11 GMT
Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:42:16 GMT
South Korea eyes first nuclear submarine by mid-2030s, but hurdles run deep
South Korea’s drive to acquire its first nuclear-powered submarines is moving back up President Lee Jae Myung’s defence agenda, but analysts say delayed US consultations, non-proli...
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:00:07 +0000
Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone
This is it.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:41:00 GMT
Group of women and children with alleged ISIL ties returns to Australia
Australian Federal Police have not made any arrests but say inquiries are ongoing.
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:37:37 +0000
North Korea tests new missile launch system — report
North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery and precision cruise missiles, state news agency reported. The country has been steadily upgrading its weap...
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Rugby league-Australian government gives World Cup funding boost
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:55:23 +0800
Monthly borrowing for stimulus
The Finance Ministry is preparing to gradually borrow funds for the "Thais Help Thais Plus" programme, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Wed, 27 May 2026 05:09:00 +0700
The Tempest review – Kenneth Branagh returns to the RSC in this enchanting production
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon Prospero is reimagined as a conductor in this superbly orchestrated version of Shakespeare’s tragicomedy Kenneth Branagh is said to h...
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:04:08 GMT
North Korea tests new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system
North Korea said on Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system a day earlier, under the supe...
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:08:04 GMT
Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.
Tue, 26 May 2026 22:26:59 GMT
Top court issues guidelines to curb abusive lawsuits
The Supreme Court president has issued new guidelines aimed at screening bad-faith criminal lawsuits and preventing the judicial process from being misused to intimidate citizens o...
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:44:00 +0700
Woodland leads Rose, Koepka by two through nine at US Open
PEBBLE BEACH: Gary Woodland took a two-shot lead over two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka and Justin Rose into the back nine at Pebble Beach on Sunday in the final round of t...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:45:00 +0700
Middle East Live: New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon
Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens ...
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:48:09 GMT
Iran: Data show partial restoration of internet connectivity
Iran's vice president Mohammad Reza Aref said the government has taken the first steps to restore internet access. Meanwhile, Tehran warned US against "violation" of ceasefire. Fol...
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Is the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ a threat to Modi’s government?
Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explores the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party.
Tue, 26 May 2026 22:24:02 +0000
Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
Tue, 26 May 2026 15:15:29 GMT
Beyond visitor numbers: Hong Kong must track the full worth of its art and culture
Hong Kong’s M+ museum recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Centre Pompidou in France, cementing a multi-year partnership that will cover collection, researc...
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:30:05 +0000
Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature
Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with oppos...
Tue, 26 May 2026 14:46:40 -0400
Iran war impact to hit household energy bills for the first time
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is forecast to pay about £200 more a year.
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:28:51 GMT
Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching
The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:08:10 GMT
AI to turbocharge patent creation at India tech hubs, executives say
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:37:00 +0800
Ukraine: EU, Germany summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells diplomats to leave Kyiv
The EU and Germany both summoned Russian diplomats to protest attacks on Kyiv and orders for diplomats to leave the city. The UN secretary-general also rebuked Russia in a session ...
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Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
Tue, 26 May 2026 11:22:04 GMT
Republicans in South Carolina defy Trump to reject voting map changes
With the midterms less than six months away, there is a battle under way over the redrawing of voting maps.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:08:34 GMT
Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who pani...
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:13:04 GMT
Iran says US violated ceasefire with strikes near Hormuz
Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of breaching a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict. Washin...
Tue, 26 May 2026 22:31:03 GMT
Gulf shrimpers want help from Congress as fuel costs climb
The declining number of Gulf shrimpers who are still in business are now struggling as gas prices rise and competition with cheaper imports remains high.
Tue, 26 May 2026 15:18:40 -0400
Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.
Tue, 26 May 2026 01:48:34 GMT
Woman killed when umbrella blows into her at restaurant
The woman was dining on the patio with her husband when a strong and sudden wind blew the umbrella.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:10:19 GMT
Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Tue, 26 May 2026 15:41:31 GMT
Man arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
The 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences "relating directly" to the October 2025 attack.
Tue, 26 May 2026 20:58:51 GMT
Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans mor...
Tue, 26 May 2026 21:03:35 -0400
Crypto futures, ETFs being prepped for Q3 rollout
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on course to launch crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto futures in the third quarter of this year as part of the regulato...
Wed, 27 May 2026 05:18:00 +0700
Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:42:16 GMT
Paris School Worker Tried for Child Abuse in Widespread Assault Inquiry
The 36-year-old, named in the French news media as David G., is among more than 70 employees at schools in the capital who have been recently suspended or fired over allegations of...
Tue, 26 May 2026 21:24:37 +0000
Pompeo vows US will guarantee passage through Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Sunday that the US will guarantee free passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz, as he accused Iran of recent attacks on oil tank...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:45:00 +0700
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:24:19 GMT
Islamic State-linked families in Syria return to Australia
The group of six Australian women and 13 children had been stranded in a Syrian camp since 2019.
Tue, 26 May 2026 07:23:15 GMT
Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
Tue, 26 May 2026 15:15:29 GMT
Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:07:40 GMT
Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:10:03 GMT
Electronics drive export upgrade
Economists recently upgraded Thailand's export growth outlook for 2026, projecting shipments of electronic components will continue to expand amid improving global trade, while ele...
Wed, 27 May 2026 05:11:00 +0700
Magic, mastery and magisterial power: 10 of Sonny Rollins’ greatest recordings
After his death aged 95, we look back at a remarkable catalogue of work that stretches from vivacious mid-50s sets to his evocative performance after 9/11 • News: Sonny Rollins, co...
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:26:40 GMT
‘What you see here is a wetland without water’: how the datacentre boom is exacerbating Chile’s mega-drought
The country is positioning itself as Latin America’s next technology hub, but communities are pushing back The Andes mountains frame what was once a wetland – now a stretch of dry,...
Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:51 GMT
Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:28:51 GMT
Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:55:07 GMT