The childhood home of US President Donald Trump in Queens has been put up for sale for $2. 3 million. Developer Tommy Lin bought it for $835,000 in March 2025 and carried out extensive renovations.
The defense of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk region continues, Russian occupiers have no success in the offensive on Rivne. The spokesman for the Russian dictator and the Russian foreign minister are asking Trump to return to talks with Putin about peace.
Emails confirm Jeffrey Epstein's attempt, a month before Trump's meeting with Putin in 2018, to pass information about Trump to Russia's top diplomat. He also corresponded about the US president's political decisions.
Ukraine is ready for negotiations with the Russians for a truce that Trump seeks. Zelenskyy believes that Trump can push Putin to negotiations, as Russians respect the US and Trump.
The US House of Representatives voted to finally approve a bill to reopen the government. The decision was supported by 222 lawmakers, and now the document must be signed by President Donald Trump.
Before the House of Representatives resumed work, the US Air Force admitted that the secret Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program had not changed. Earlier, the Pentagon claimed delays due to the US government shutdown.
In the US, Democrats released Jeffrey Epstein's emails, in which he claimed that Donald Trump was aware of the girls involved in his affairs. Trump has consistently denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes.
The Russian embassy in London called the BBC an "instrument of propaganda" after Donald Trump threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit. The scandal led to the resignation of the corporation's executives and a government promise to review funding.
Syria has joined the US-led international coalition to combat ISIS, becoming the 90th participating nation. The announcement followed a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump at the White House.
Donald Trump defended allowing foreign students to study in the US, calling it "good" practice. He rejected calls to reduce their numbers, arguing it was financially beneficial for the higher education system.
Donald Trump is threatening the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech. The move comes after the resignation of the BBC's Director-General and head of news over a scandal.
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to halt $4 billion in food aid. This comes despite the Senate advancing a bill to reopen the government and fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for 42 million recipients.
US President Donald Trump pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and others accused in the 2020 election fraud case. The pardon does not extend to Trump himself and was signed on November 7.
Former US President Joe Biden stated that Donald Trump's policies destroyed state institutions and the very idea of democracy in the country. Biden also ridiculed Trump's statements about the "golden age" of his second term.
Donald Trump's administration has introduced new guidelines for consulates, allowing them to deny visas to elderly immigrants and individuals with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and obesity. Visa officers must assess whether an applicant could become a "burden" on society, considering their ability to pay for medical care.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Donald Trump promised financial assistance in case of pressure on the Hungarian economy. Hungary also received an exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas, committing to purchase American liquefied natural gas.
Caroline Leavitt, Donald Trump's press secretary, called the BBC "100% fake news" and a "propaganda machine" after the broadcaster was accused of bias. She stated that watching the BBC "ruins" her day and that taxpayers are "forced to pay for a left-wing propaganda machine."
Representatives of the EU and the Belgian government have not reached an agreement on the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Belgium demands legal guarantees and fears lawsuits, while the EU insists on a plan to use 140 billion euros.
Democrats in the US Congress are calling on Prince Andrew, King Charles III's younger brother, to appear for questioning regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has invited him to provide testimony in an investigation concerning Epstein's associates.
Donald Trump said he canceled a meeting with Vladimir Putin because Russia does not want to stop. The US President believes that the invasion of Ukraine would not have happened during his presidency.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. Trump did not rule out a meeting with Putin in Budapest, despite the previous cancellation of negotiations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has privately stated that J. D. Vance is the favorite for the Republican nomination in 2028. Rubio will support Vance if he decides to run.
Great Britain is ready to use all military capabilities to support Ukraine after the war ends. The country also announced the deployment of the first 50 Ajax armored vehicles on NATO's eastern flank, 8 years behind schedule.
A bipartisan group of US senators is urging Hungary to stop buying Russian energy ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with US President Donald Trump. American lawmakers expressed concern that Hungary is not reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Kazakhstan will become a party to the Abraham Accords, which Washington views as a revival of the diplomatic process after the war between Israel and Hamas. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is in Washington, where an official announcement is expected.
Residents of US coastal megacities are massively relocating due to the high threat of floods. Miami-Dade County has lost over 67,000 residents, and Harris County over 31,000.
Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has announced her retirement from Congress in 2026. She is concluding over four decades of political career, which began in 1987.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that US President Donald Trump could persuade Putin to start peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. Healey emphasized that Trump played a key role in establishing a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
New York City Mayor-elect Hozran Mamdani announced the formation of an all-female transition team. The team is headed by Elana Leopold, who served as a campaign strategist.
The current US shutdown has surpassed the previous record set in 2018-2019. The Senate has been unable to break the deadlock, but lawmakers are hinting at a possible deal this week.
