Politics

Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law

In an executive order released by the White House, Trump said the waiver was in the national interests of the United States.

Russell Brand’s trial: what we’ve heard and seen so far

Accused of assaulting six women, the former comedian and presenter denies all charges

Brexit's back

As Andy Burnham talks up closer alignment with the EU and a poll suggests half in UK would rejoin, the B-word is back on the agenda

As King Charles heads to the Caribbean, he should know that Winston Churchill admitted to imperial plunder 90 years ago

Modern politicians play on tales of empire to exaggerate what Britain left behind, but the monarch should consider a historical speech on the vast wealth taken away

Trump's Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money

Trump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.

Layers of Memory in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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A Brief History of American Impatience

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French schoolchildren have been treated like violent criminals – for telling the truth

To protest against the shameful conditions in some French schools is entirely legitimate. The government’s response is not

Trump waives Russia sanctions ordered by law named for Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived the sweeping Russian sanctions and tariffs enacted by the bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge

Prosecution did not act in fair and impartial way in grand jury proceedings, judge rules, after West Wing actor charged with groping young boy on TV set

Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect

Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers

Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, were killed while on a surf trip in Baja California in 2024