Trump demands interest rates be lowered ‘fast’ after Fed announces hike
The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates for the first time in three years, prompting Tweety McTreason to furiously demand they be lowered.
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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.
Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico
Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks
Tweety McTreason says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.
Snapchat ‘willing to implement’ daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Speigel says it would be “an important step forward for the industry” in an interview with the BBC.
Handbags, jewels, watches: Inside Singapore’s dirty money auction
The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for using ants as garnish
The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million won (£8,144; $10,965).
Carney’s new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a “unique alliance” – and there is one clear catalyst.
House passes bill to shield consumers from data center price hikes on energy
Under pressure to act on unpopular data centers, the House passed bipartisan legislation to shield consumers from higher energy costs.
House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sending it to Trump
The legislation, which passed the Senate last month, would target Russia’s energy sector by punishing the largest buyers of its oil and gas to slash
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries
Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro’s removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living
Displaced Syrians are digging through mountains of burning garbage searching for recyclable materials to make a living.
Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf
The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.