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Opinion February 8, 2025

DAVID MARCUS: If USAID is so vital, where is the global outrage?

Columnist David Marcus writes that only American bureaucrats seem to be outraged over President Trump's war on the United States Agency for International Development. That's a big tell that it isn't really helping foreign countries, and some of their leaders agree.

Jeffrey Epstein February 7, 2025

Question on Jeffrey Epstein ties prompts reported foul-mouthed response from new UK ambassador to US

Newly minted U.K. Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson had a terse response to a reporter's question about his prior ties to trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

China February 6, 2025

Trump must dump 'One China' policy and recognize 'free' Taiwan, House Republicans say

Two dozen House Republicans from across the political spectrum are backing a resolution to formally recognize Taiwan – a break in U.S. policy that would rankle leaders in Beijing.

Ukraine February 4, 2025

Trump's 'rare' price for US military aid to Ukraine called 'fair' by Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine begin offering critical minerals to the U.S. in exchange for military aid, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemingly welcomed the idea.

Europe January 31, 2025

Dutch police arrest three suspects after the theft of a priceless golden helmet from Romania

Three suspects have been arrested following the theft of an ancient golden helmet from Romania that had been on display in a museum in the Netherlands.

France January 29, 2025

Backlash may shatter President Macron's plans to leave mark on Notre Dame windows

French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans for installing contemporary windows inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral is facing furious opposition.

France January 28, 2025

‘Mona Lisa’ will get its own room under a major renovation of the Louvre

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the "Mona Lisa" will have its own room inside the Louvre following a major renovation of the museum.

Trump's First 100 Days January 26, 2025

AOC roasted over post about Colombia tariffs and coffee prices that 'aged like hot milk'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., voiced her concerns about tariffs on Colombian imports that Trump has proposed, claiming they would hurt Americans.

South America January 24, 2025

Colombia president decrees emergency powers to restore order in coca region wracked by rebel combat

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has issued a decree giving him emergency powers to restore order in Catatumbo, a coca-growing region wracked by a deadly turf war.

Mexico January 23, 2025

Mexico scrambles to build tents to handle mass deportations from US

Mexican authorities are building temporary shelters in Ciudad Juarez and other cities to prepare to receive nationals deported from the U.S. by President Donald Trump.

Marco Rubio January 23, 2025

Marco Rubio heading to Panama on first trip as secretary of state: 'We won't continue to ignore the region'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to head to Panama soon for his first international trip as the nation’s top diplomat, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ has learned.