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Trump says he authorised CIA in Venezuela as Maduro says 'no to regime change'

Trump says he authorised CIA in Venezuela as Maduro says 'no to regime change'

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a report he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, provoking outrage from the South American nation's leader. US forces have already …

Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

President Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, as the US seeks to put economic pressure on the Kremlin as part of efforts to end the war in …

Trump says US will not 'waste our time' helping Argentina if Milei loses

Trump says US will not 'waste our time' helping Argentina if Milei loses

President Donald Trump has acknowledged that a $20bn (£15bn) US lifeline to help calm Argentina's currency crisis is an attempt to sway legislative elections this month in the South American nation. W …

Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force

Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force

New US tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, vanities, lumber, timber and certain upholstered furniture have come into effect. Under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump last month, a 10% t …

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

In April Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing sweeping new import tariffs – only to put most on hold amid the resulting global financial panic. Four months later, the US president is touting w …

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Listen to James read this article US President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom this week will be no stranger to controversy, just as his first was six years ago. Back then, in June 20 …