From Truman’s pension to Trump’s billions – a White House windfall unmatched by any president
Harry Truman left the White House without any income other than his Army pension of $113 (£85) per month. The 33rd US president later wrote that it was wrong to “commercialize on the prestige and dignity of the office of the presidency”. George W Bush put his investments in a
Woman raped by Superdry co-founder
A woman who was raped by Superdry co-founder James Holder has told she had been working for him at the time of the attack and had to return to work to face him just days later. Gemma, not her real name, was attacked by the disgraced fashion boss in her
Is Taylor Swift really getting married at Madison Square Garden?
Taylor Swift fans are making their way to Madison Square Garden in New York City for the chance to catch a glimpse of the rumoured wedding festivities between the pop star and NFL player Travis Kelce. Props including a grand piano, carpets and a box of mirror balls have been
Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria says it will seek compensation from South Africa for its citizens who have left the country following recent protests targeting undocumented migrants. Foreign ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa told that the issue would be discussed between the two governments “at the highest levels”. Acting High Commissioner to South Africa
US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal
The US has declined to renew the landmark US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, according to a senior US official. This decision means the trilateral trade pact will miss out on an automatic 16-year extension. The official said the administration “chose not to rubber stamp a USMCA renewal without addressing existing issues”
Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
People granted asylum in the UK face having to pay back around £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, under government plans. The new measures, which are part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, are aimed at recovering costs from all adults with sufficient
Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
The Duke of Sussex is still planning to bring his wife and children on a visit to the UK next week, if security arrangements can be put in place. There had been uncertainty about whether the Duchess of Sussex and their children, Archie and Lilibet, would travel with Prince Harry
Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
The Duke of Sussex is reconsidering plans to bring his wife and children to the UK next month after his request for police protection was rejected. Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and his two children, Archie and Lilibet, were due to make a family visit to the UK for the
Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights
Hundreds of flights at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports have been delayed as the UK’s air traffic control service warned disruption was expected to continue into Sunday. More than 900 inbound and outbound flights at the two travel hubs have been delayed for up to 11 hours and dozens cancelled,
Heatwave ends but experts warn of more heat to come
Met Office forecasts show the record breaking heatwave in the South West and Channel Islands has come to an end – but climate experts warn that periods of high temperature will continue to become more frequent, intense and prolonged. Jersey and Guernsey both recorded their hottest days on record on