POLITICSTrump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practicesU.S Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the investigation under Section 301 was launched at the direction of U.S. President Donald Trump.CNBC·June 2, 2026
POLITICSTrump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.NY Times·June 2, 2026
POLITICSMinnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek ChauvinDelegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.NY Times·June 2, 2026
POLITICSSecurity Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern LebanonThe U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.NY Times·June 2, 2026
POLITICSPresident Trump attempts to end hostilities in LebanonUS President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.Al Jazeera·June 2, 2026
POLITICSDenmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiationsThe leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.BBC News·June 2, 2026
POLITICSCelebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential electionFar-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.Al Jazeera·June 2, 2026
POLITICSTrump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political BacklashThe fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.NY Times·June 2, 2026
POLITICSViolent protests erupt in Chile over government cuts of social programmesLabour unions and student groups protested in Chile as President Kast delivered his first State of the Nation.Al Jazeera·June 1, 2026
POLITICSMills Reminds Maine Voters She’s ‘Still on the Ballot’ for Senate Amid Platner ControversyA month after withdrawing from the state’s Senate race, Gov. Janet Mills suggested she remained an option after the likely Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, faced a new scandal.NY Times·June 1, 2026
POLITICSNo, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy CenterAn AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.BBC News·June 1, 2026
POLITICSVideo: Presidential election has Colombia on edgeAbelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the run-off for Colombia’s presidential election.Al Jazeera·June 1, 2026