The US has launched fresh attacks on Iran after three American soldiers were killed in action. The Pentagon has acknowledged that nearly 100 US service members were also injured in retaliation for 10 consecutive nights of attacks by Tehran. As Pakistan-brokered peace talks continue, Lucy Hough speaks to our senior international correspondent, Julian Borger –
July 20, 2026 at 5:43 pm, EDT The action threatens to further strain relations between the two neighbours, who have traditionally been close allies. (James Macdonald/Bloomberg) key takeaways: The Trump administration imposed a new 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods on July 20 under Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act. Officials said the action
Spain’s world champions and Chelsea stars surprised by Donald Trump’s unexpected appearance at the trophy ceremony Spain’s World Cup celebrations were overshadowed by an extraordinary episode involving former US President Donald Trump, whose controversial appearance on stage upset players and staff during the trophy presentation. Mark Cucurella, Spain’s standout left-back and recent signing from Real
Donald Trump headlines World Cup final trophy ceremony as Spain wins over Argentina Controversy erupted at MetLife Stadium when United States President Donald Trump ignored the climax of the FIFA World Cup final by pausing on the winners’ podium during Spain’s historic victory over Argentina. As Spain captain Rodri hoisted the coveted Jules Rimet trophy,
Since taking office again in 2025, President Trump has escalated resource extraction on public lands. From expanding drilling in Alaska to shrinking national monuments in Utah, his Department of the Interior (DOI) has explored the potential economic output of federal lands, sparking fierce public debate. The newest area in question is located next to the
When Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly this week, he left a new uncertainty in American politics. Known as a key deal-maker in Congress, the Republican has lost a vital bridge between the Democrats – and Donald Trump. Graham was also one of the few remaining Reagan-style Republicans and his death raises questions about the future
For more than a century, the 1906 Antiquities Act has given the President extraordinary power over public lands. With a quick stroke of the pen, the President can create a national monument on federal lands to protect historic sites or structures. Since the bill was passed, 18 presidents have created 168 national monuments, but in
July 14, 2026 12:46 pm, EDT Strait of Hormuz. (Maps4media/Bloomberg) key takeaways: On July 14, President Donald Trump canceled a plan to charge ships a 20% cargo fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing promised Gulf investments. The conflict threatens global trade as about one-fifth of the crude oil and natural gas traded passes
Updated July 13, 2026 07:41 pm President Donald Trump shrank the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in an executive order signed at a ceremony Monday afternoon in the presence of Utah legislators, cutting the protected areas by a combined 3 million acres. The order reduced the size of Bears Ears to
The US government has been forced to give billions of dollars in refunds to companies affected by Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. The US has paid $81bn (£61bn) this financial year after the Supreme Court ruled the tariffs were illegal. Lucy Hough talks to Chris Michael, International Editor of the Guardian US