The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
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19.05.2026
Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic
Pro-Israel groups and donors spend heavily in Kentucky's Republican primary to defeat US Congressman Thomas Massie.
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19.05.2026
Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’
Gulf states push Donald Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran, which prompted regional attacks.
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19.05.2026
Iran war day 80: Trump issues warning; Tehran ready to confront aggression
The fear of renewed US strikes in Iran looms while Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon despite extended 'ceasefire'.
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18.05.2026
Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
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18.05.2026
US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
China will buy 'at least' $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
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18.05.2026
Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks
Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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18.05.2026
Trump holds prayer rally to ‘rededicate’ US as ‘one nation under God’
Critics have denounced the event as a blurring of the separation of church and state mandated by the US Constitution.
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18.05.2026
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks
The US president has pressured Iran to concede to demands including dismantling nuclear programme and missile stocks.
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18.05.2026
Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.
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17.05.2026
Canadian FM: Is the US still a reliable ally?
Anita Anand discusses Donald Trump, NATO, Israel, China and Canada’s international role.
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17.05.2026
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".
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17.05.2026
Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump
Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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17.05.2026
Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling
Republicans seek to allocate $1bn in public funds for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans.
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17.05.2026
Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks
Taiwan stressed that it is a “sovereign and independent” nation
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17.05.2026
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Taiwan says it will maintain 'status quo' and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China's Xi Jinping.
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16.05.2026
Spanish Foreign Minister on Spain’s clash with the Trump administration
Jose Manuel Albares speaks to Redi Tlhabi about Spain’s commitment to international law and relations with the US.
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16.05.2026
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
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16.05.2026
How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump
Massie is locked in a tight congressional primary race in Kentucky against a fellow Republican endorsed by US president.
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16.05.2026
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
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16.05.2026