North Korea slams U.S. and Asian rivals for 'absurd' denuclearization plans

Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, clarified that the Trump administration is not targeting Medicare in its budget proposal but is open to addressing any identified fraud or abuse. He dismissed claims of Medicare cuts as "fake news," while Senate Republicans work on the House-passed budget bill, which includes significant tax cuts and changes to Medicaid. Some GOP senators express concerns over the Medicaid provisions, highlighting the need for careful negotiation...

SummaryEssendon onballer Sam Durham faces potential AFL suspension for a high bump on Carlton's Adam Cerra, which has drawn criticism for its recklessness. During the match, Cerra, who received a black eye from the incident, was assessed for a concussion but was not removed from play until 14 minutes later, prompting questions about the Blues' protocol. Despite the controversy, both coaches acknowledged the importance of player safety, with Essendon's Brad Scott emphasizing the challenges players...

Freddo chocolate bars, once sold for 10p, have seen their prices rise to 30p or more over the last 20 years, with recent changes to their multipack offerings. Cadbury has reduced the weight of Freddo multipacks from 5 to 4 bars while maintaining the price at £1.40 due to rising costs of ingredients like cocoa and dairy. This adjustment is part of a broader trend affecting Cadbury products, as the company aims to keep prices...

Since October 2023, at least 54,880 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing conflict, with recent reports indicating 108 bodies and 393 injuries in the last 24 hours alone, bringing total injuries to 126,227. The Israeli military resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip on March 18, resulting in 4,603 additional deaths and 14,186 injuries, violating a ceasefire established in January. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders for war crimes, and...

Dozens of executives from major global companies are lobbying against Section 899 of Donald Trump’s proposed budget bill, which would impose higher taxes on foreign investments in the US, potentially jeopardizing millions of American jobs. With representatives from approximately 70 companies set to meet Congress, concerns are rising that the provision could deter corporate investment and disrupt financial markets, particularly affecting foreign-owned firms that employ 8.4 million Americans. Financial trade associations are advocating for modifications...

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the Trump administration will not permit a repeat of the civil unrest seen in 2020, following protests in Los Angeles over ICE activities. President Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to ensure order, a move criticized by California Governor Gavin Newsom as unnecessary and inflammatory. Noem emphasized that the National Guard's role is to maintain peace during protests, while concerns about escalating...