Trump Seeks $152m to Reopen Alcatraz Prison
US President Donald Trump is seeking $152m to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison as part of his proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year, according to the BBC.
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Hungary Election: Orban Faces Challenge After 16 Years in Power
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has held power for 16 years, faces a potential defeat in the upcoming election, according to recent opinion polls that show his Fidesz party trailing behind the opposition Tisza party.
Fighter Jet Shot Down in Iran: First U.S. Loss in Persian Gulf
A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iranian airspace, marking the first U.S. military aircraft loss on Iranian soil, according to reports from multiple sources.
Trump Seeks Massive $1.5tn Defence Budget Amid Domestic Cuts
The White House is requesting a $1.5tn defence budget, the largest since World War II, according to the BBC. This request comes alongside proposed cuts to domestic spending, including climate and education programs.
Artemis II Begins Journey to the Moon, Leaving Earth
Artemis II has left Earth's orbit and begun its journey to the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Artemis II Astronauts Rocket Toward Moon, 50 Years After Last Crewed Flight
The Artemis II astronauts have successfully broken free of Earth’s orbit, marking a historic milestone for NASA and setting the stage for the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, according to The Guardian.
Tiger Woods Told Police He Was Talking to President After Crash
Tiger Woods told a sheriff’s deputy he was 'just talking to the president' after a car crash in Florida, according to body camera footage showing the golfer’s arrest for driving under the influence, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi, Ex-Loyalist, in Major Shake-Up
President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi, his former attorney general and a staunch loyalist, according to multiple sources. The decision marks a significant shift in his administration's leadership.
Trump Removes Attorney General Pam Bondi Amid Epstein Controversy
US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post, according to the BBC, marking a significant shift in his administration's leadership.
Judge Dismisses Most Blake Lively Claims in $400M Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, leaving three remaining allegations to be tried in New York on 18 May, according to the BBC.
US Considers Seizing Iran’s 440kg Enriched Uranium Stockpile
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering dispatching special forces to Iran to seize the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a move experts say would be a complex and risky military operation, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Threatened to Leave NATO, 2026 Update
In 2026, concerns over U.S. security commitments have intensified as former President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to abandon NATO, raising questions about the future of the U.S.-led security order.
Iran War Live: Trump Claims Goals Near Completion, Vows to ‘Finish Job’
President Donald Trump claims the United States’ core strategic objectives on the war on Iran are nearing completion, according to Al Jazeera. This comes hours after Trump alleged Iran had asked for a ceasefire, a claim Tehran denied.
NASA’s Artemis II Lifts Off to the Moon with Historic Crew
NASA's Artemis II mission launched successfully, marking the first crewed lunar journey since the Apollo era, with four astronauts set for a 10-day mission beyond the moon's far side, according to CNN.
Trump’s Comments on Leaving NATO Spark Alliance Concerns
President Donald Trump has once again raised the prospect of the United States leaving NATO, according to the BBC, citing his recent remarks to Britain's Telegraph newspaper.