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The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move

President Donald Trump's promised law enforcement surge in Washington, D

The Independent UK

Britain would be speaking German if Starmer was in charge during WWII, US ambassador says

Washington’s ambassador to Israel told Sir Keir to ‘sit this one out’ after the UK PM criticised Israel’s plans for Gaza

The Independent UK

Starmer faces call to ‘sit this one out’ on Gaza amid US-UK ‘disagreement’

Washington’s ambassador to Israel also suggested that Sir Keir would have lost Britain the Second World War.

Evening Standard

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Unimaginable peace: Azerbaijan and Armenia sign historic agreement after decades of conflict

After almost four decades of a bloody conflict that until recently had no end in sight, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a peace agreement in the presence of the US President Donald Trump. Notably absent in this historic moment is Russia, which no longer plays a central role in the South…

Euronews

Republicans Quietly Grows Worried As Florida Rep. Cory Mills Faces Assault, Corruption Allegations

The GOP is quietly sounding alarms as Rep. Cory Mills of Florida faces accusations from assault, to corruption in Washington.

Latin Times

US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, JD Vance says on visit to UK

The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas.

Euronews

Vance: UK and US have ‘disagreements’ over Gaza but share common goal

The vice-president confirmed Washington had ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestine, which Britain has pledged to do unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire.

Evening Standard

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Trump orders seven-day crackdown in Washington DC citing ‘violent crime’

President mobilizes officers after attack on ex-Doge staffer despite city’s violent crime hitting 30-year low in 2024

The Guardian - US

The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, DC

With President Donald Trump suggesting a federal takeover of the nation's capital city, the White House says there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement on the streets of Washington, D

The Independent UK

Amtrak reveals launch date for new 160mph tilting trains on the East Coast

The next-generation Acela trains will run from Washington DC's Union Station to Boston via New York Penn Station

The Independent UK

Trump says he will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday – as it happened

President posts on Truth Social meeting with Russian counterpart will take place in Alaska

The Guardian - US

S&P Futures Gain as Investors Weigh Trump’s Fed Governor Pick; Gold Futures Jump on Tariff Report

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.32% this morning, capping a week dominated by tariff and geopolitical developments, as well as a wave of earnings, with investors weighing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to tighten his grip on the Federal Reserve.

Barchart

John Cornyn enters critical window to change trajectory of Texas Senate primary against Ken Paxton

The annual summer break is a critical window for Texas’ senior senator, whose allies are blitzing the airwaves with ads courting primary voters — and President Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to 'make DC safe again'

The White House has announced an increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D

The Independent UK

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Macron urges Ukraine ceasefire as Zelensky demands role in US-Russia talks

Amid growing diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Kyiv is pushing to ensure it has a direct role in any future negotiations between Washington and Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

Armenian and Azeri leaders to meet Trump in Washington for peace talks

Direct talks in Washington with United States President Donald Trump aim to mark a turning point in efforts to secure lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, after decades of hostilities.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo's Nikkei jumps 2%

Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect Thursday did not match an agreement between Washington and Tokyo

International Business Times

Tokyo Soars On Trade Deal Relief As Asian Markets Limp Into Weekend

Japanese stocks rallied Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal.

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International Business Times

US Raises Bounty On Venezuela's Maduro To $50 Mn

The United States on Thursday doubled its bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro -- who faces federal drug trafficking charges and whose most recent election victory was not recognized by Washington -- to $50 million.

The Independent UK

David Lammy to host JD Vance at country retreat as US and UK at odds over Gaza conflict

The foreign secretary is reported to have attended mass at the vice-president’s Washington residence during a visit in March

Evening Standard

David Lammy to host JD Vance as US vice-president arrives for UK holiday

The Foreign Secretary is reported to have attended mass at the vice-president’s Washington residence during a visit in March.

The Independent UK

Hegseth attended service at church of ‘Christian nationalist’ pastor who doesn’t think women should vote and wants US to be theocracy

Doug Wilson has faced criticism for right-wing views on feminism, slavery, and gay marriage

The Independent UK

The Latest: Wall Street and US trading partners worldwide react to Trump's latest tariffs

The U.S. has begun officially levying higher taxes on imports from dozens of countries Thursday, four months after President Donald Trump first announced plans to impose tariffs on most of the world while seeking new trade agreements across the board

The Independent UK

Trump Education Secretary’s speech interrupted with ‘corrupt billionaire’ audio and clown music

Donald Trump’s education secretary was interrupted as the sound system at a national youth conservative conference in Washington DC was hacked on Wednesday (6 August).

Barchart

Stocks Climb Before the Open on Chip Tariff Relief and Ukraine Truce Hopes

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.81%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.78% this morning as U.S. President Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat on chip exporters included exemptions for firms investing in the U.S., while hopes for a truce in Russia’s war with Ukraine…

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