Americas
Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% before US midterms
A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Trump's approval at a record low of 31%, with Democrats 12 points ahead, as he warned Kansans the US would 'burn' like France.
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Europe
Trump suspends Russia sanctions for 60 days as Zelensky row deepens
Trump says suspending sanctions on Russia keeps Moscow at the table, while Zelensky says US intelligence sharing resumed but warns of a 'historic mistake'.
Middle East
Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills 12, wounds over 300
A Houthi missile killed 12 and wounded 309 at Riyadh's airport, the worst attack on Saudi Arabia in a decade; Pakistan called it a heinous act of terrorism.
Europe
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president in row over Russian diesel
Trump said it was time for Ukraine to get a new president after Zelenskiy linked the US-Russia diesel deal to a Russian strike that killed 20 in Zaporizhzhia.
Middle East
US fighter jet disables cargo ship trying to run Iran blockade
A US fighter jet disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to run the blockade of Iran, as a tanker was hit near Hormuz.
Americas
Trump casts doubt on livestreaming Fort Hood gunman's execution
Trump said officials are still deciding whether to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, as Vance, the UN and senators from both parties criticised the plan.
Energy
Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel after deal with Putin
The US temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel after Trump said Putin agreed to supply fuel to world markets; Zelenskiy called it a gift to Moscow.
Energy
Oil falls after Trump rules out Iran attack before midterms
Brent fell to about $103 after Trump ruled out attacking Iran before the US midterms, as Tehran reviews a US reply on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East
Trump says an Iran deal 'isn't really something that I want'
Trump said envoy Steve Witkoff is doing well in Iran talks but a deal is not his preferred outcome, amid reports the Pentagon is preparing new strike options.
Technology
Trump names spy chief Jay Clayton to lead new AI task force
Trump named intelligence chief Jay Clayton to head a new AI task force, as a former OpenAI safety expert warned the industry is not being 'nearly careful enough'.
Middle East
Trump says Iran war will end 'very soon' as tankers are hit
Trump said the Iran war would end 'very soon, probably right after the midterms', as two tankers were struck near Hormuz and Iran kept the strait closed.
Technology
Trump launches America.gov, an AI chatbot for government services
America.gov lets Americans ask an AI chatbot about federal services, as OpenAI pulls a new model over safety concerns and polls show wide public worry about AI.
Middle East
Trump says Iran war will be over 'very, very soon'
Trump said the Iran war will end very soon and oil will fall, as Vance blamed Tehran for the collapse of the Islamabad MoU and Qatar kept relaying messages.