Judge again blocks Trump’s attempt to get his felony hush money conviction tossed
President Trump had sought to move his state court conviction to a federal jurisdiction, though a federal judge has blocked that effort
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independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
‘Red Alert’ issued over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills found in tourist hotspot
It isn’t the first time Trump-shaped ecstasy pills have surfaced abroad
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independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
Canada’s Carney responds to Trump’s Lake America name change with a history lesson
Canadian head of government explains 400-year-old origins of ‘Lake Ontario’ name after Trump purports to rename the body of water in a fit of pique over trade war he started
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independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
White House construction played part in Trump helicopter incident, safety officials say
Helipad relocation led in part to incident where Marine One, carrying the president, had close call with passenger jetSafety officials say the relocation of a helipad amid Donald Trump’s multi-project
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theguardian.com
28.08.2026
Gordon Brown warns Ukraine faces ‘worst winter’ of war as he urges Trump to act
Brown believes it is a ‘critical moment’ in the war between Ukraine and Russia
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independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report
Protesters targeted Trump’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.
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aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city
Unpopular new policy comes as midterms loom and control of Congress could be decided by several Michigan racesEvery day $1bn worth of goods crosses the river dividing Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, O
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theguardian.com
28.08.2026
US judge repeats block on Trump’s bid to limit voting by mail
Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.
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aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Swift appeal likely as judge blocks Trump mail voting order – US politics live
Judge Indira Talwani placed a 14-day hold on government implementing Trump’s order to limit mail votingSign up for the US Breaking News emailDonald Trump’s administration is facing calls to launch an
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theguardian.com
28.08.2026
Trump official faces inquiry over claims he diverted wildfire resources to his own property
Exclusive: Michael Boren, a senior official overseeing the US Forest Service, is accused by Democratic senators of ‘inappropriate interference’Donald Trump’s administration is facing calls to launch a
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theguardian.com
28.08.2026
News anchor blasts ‘deeply pathetic’ Trump over ‘Lake America’ stunt in Canada fight: ‘You Sad Weirdo’
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independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
‘Typical Trump, silly joke’: ‘Lake America’ has Canadians laughing
Canadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.
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aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Thousands dead, economic chaos and a region in flames: Disaster of Trump’s war in Iran laid bare six months on
The US president has been sucked into a quagmire of his own making, with both sides refusing to budge on red lines in negotiations. James C. Reynolds looks at the numbers behind a conflict that may pr
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independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran drafting list of conditions to open Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East
Trump insists US is still winning against Iran and willing to do ‘whatever it takes’
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independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
Trump fans Canada spat by renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the name Ontario has Indigenous roots and predates both Canada's confederation and America's Declaration of Independence.
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japantimes.co.jp
28.08.2026
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship
Staff at the military newspaper allege US government sought to violate First Amendment rights to free speech.
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aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Trump – named America’s worst ever president by panel of experts – puts out his own chart listing himself as the greatest
President Trump remains popular with Republicans, though his approval ratings are low overall and historians tend to rank him as one of the worst presidents in history
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independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
US charges 81 in Puerto Rico gang case, as Trump cartel crackdown continues
The arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.
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aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Republicans, cattle ranchers angry at Trump for beef import tariff suspension
President Trump visited Texas on Thursday amid criticism of his plans to lower beef prices by importing more beef from overseas. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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cbsnews.com
28.08.2026
US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center
Venue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.
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aljazeera.com
28.08.2026