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Donald Trump's recent absence from public appearances has sparked speculation about his health and political strategy, as critics question the lack of visibility from a typically public figure.

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old American student, is missing in Japan. Authorities and family are intensifying search efforts, urging public assistance and sensitivity during this distressing time.

The search for missing American student James 'Weston' Higginbotham in Japan focuses on Yamashina Station, Kyoto, after CCTV footage and phone records reveal his last known movements.

UFC Freedom 250, set at the White House, faces scrutiny over £1.15 million sponsorships and military participation, prompting a Congressional probe into potential ethical violations.

Norovirus cases are rising across the US, with wastewater data showing increased activity. Experts monitor the situation, noting the emergence of a new strain and the virus's persistent spread.

Global oil reserves are depleting rapidly due to the Iran war, with experts warning of severe economic impacts if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

President Trump's recent medical report has been criticised by experts for lacking detail, raising concerns about his health as he remains absent from public events for over a week.

Investigation in US immigration detention centres reveals widespread medical neglect, with detainees suffering from untreated conditions and inadequate care.

Missouri's funding cuts to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library threaten access to free books for thousands of children, raising concerns about the programme's future and its impact on early literacy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Congress about AI's potential to destabilise societies, emphasising the political implications of white-collar job disruption and the global AI race with China.

The federal government plans a massive land lease sale in Colorado, risking wildlife habitats and dark sky areas, driven by legislation prioritising fossil fuel extraction over conservation.

Trump's second-term plan to revoke citizenship from foreign-born Americans faces significant legal challenges, with only 35 cases filed despite ambitious targets. Legal protections for naturalised citizens pose hurdles.

A tense phone call between Trump and Netanyahu over Israel's military actions in Lebanon highlights strained US-Israel relations, with implications for US-Iran negotiations and regional stability.

Spencer Pratt is tied in a razor-thin three-way dead heat for Los Angeles mayor. Read how the former reality TV villain is out-fundraising incumbent Karen Bass.

A federal judge ruled that the '8647' protest flag does not constitute a threat to President Trump, emphasising First Amendment protections

The 3,600-year-old Nebra Sky Disk is reshaping views of Bronze Age Europe, revealing surprisingly advanced knowledge of the night sky.

Jill Biden's explosive new memoir, 'View from the East Wing,' discusses hidden medical crises, West Wing rifts, and her secret debate-night panic.

Fab Morvan has withdrawn from the Freedom 250 birthday concert on the National Mall, saying he refuses to be used as a political 'pawn.'

A federal appeals court has ruled Trump's ban on transgender military service unconstitutional, challenging the executive order and maintaining an injunction against removing transgender troops.

Police in New York City are investigating viral videos showing men emerging from Brooklyn sewers, but the NYPD states there's no public threat.

Iran says it has suspended indirect talks with the United States over Israel's military escalation in Lebanon, but President Donald Trump insists negotiations are still ongoing.

US senators Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act to shut down Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti‑weaponisation' fund.

Religious communities in Western countries face increasing hostility, with hate crimes rising. Experts cite political division as a key driver.

The New Mexico Truth Commission has issued subpoenas to investigate alleged crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein's ranch, focusing on institutional failures and potential 'power networks' enabling abuse.

A fuel spill at the National Mall after a 250th anniversary event prompts environmental cleanup and raises questions about vandalism.

Tom Barrack, a long-time Trump confidant, is appointed as a special envoy to Syria and Iraq amidst controversies involving Epstein files and a past foreign-agent trial.

Donald Trump's meandering CNBC interview on Iran, NATO and European 'windmills' has triggered fresh questions about his focus and judgment as he seeks a return to the White House.

Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, resulted in at least nine deaths and over 60 injuries, as tensions between the nations escalate.

Developers are reviving plans for a nuclear-powered floating city, Freedom Ship, for 80,000 people, raising major engineering and regulatory challenges.