US troops exit Iraq after more than two decades

US forces have withdrawn from their remaining bases in Iraq, bringing an end to two decades of military presence in the country. The departure, agreed in 2024, is being carried out by the Trump administration despite the ongoing war against Iran. It’s led to fears that a security vacuum could embolden Iran-backed militias and lead to a resurgence of Daesh. Rahul Radhakrishnan reports.

Trump puts trust in AI bosses to ‘police themselves’ • FRANCE 24 English

As fears mount over the safety of rapidly advancing AI models, US President Donald Trump gathered tech leaders at the White House on Tuesday where he said they signed a “morally binding” commitment to self-regulate and build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. “They’re going to police themselves,” Trump said after the meeting.

Australia, Firearms, and the Canary in the Coal Mine

Australia’s latest firearm buyback isn’t just a debate about guns. It’s a debate about the relationship between citizens and the state. Supporters see a legitimate public safety measure. Critics see a government placing a price tag on a fundamental human right: self-defense. The controversy reaches far beyond firearms and into larger questions about media, regulation, taxation, and the expanding role of government in modern democracies. Whether Australia represents a successful model or a warning sign depends entirely on where you stand. But the canary in the coal mine has already begun to sing.

STRIKING: Congressman says Iran is operating in Cuba #shorts

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss Cuba’s reported drone capabilities, concerns about foreign adversaries operating on the island and his outlook on the future of the Cuban regime.

Mideast War: Hormuz Fighting Raises Prospect of Fresh US Strikes on Iran

The US and Iran exchanged fire in a flareup of violence on Monday that also drew in the United Arab Emirates, prompting calls for renewed strikes on Iranian targets and casting doubt on the fate of a four-week ceasefire. Bloomberg’s Joumanna Bercetche has the latest.

US says using military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland | DW News

Concerns over US plans for Greenland continue to mount in Europe. A report in the Wall Street Journal suggests that US President Donald Trump’s preferred option is to buy the autonomous territory from Denmark. But the White House has also issued a statement saying all options remain on the table – including military action. Greenland and Denmark have requested an urgent meeting with the US to make their positions clear.

How likely is it that Trump will actually follow through on his threats regarding Greenland?|DW News

President Donald Trump doubled down on his vow to bring Greenland under United States control. This comes despite calls by Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen for him to stop threatening the territory.President Donald Trump doubled down on his vow to bring Greenland under United States control. This comes despite calls by Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen for him to …

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Why is Trump after Venezuelan oil?

Why is Donald Trump after Venezuelan oil? Sky’s Paul Kelso explains what American companies stand to gain from access to the country’s oil reserves. #skynews #venezuela #oil SUBSCRIBE to Sky New’s YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow Sky on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like Sky on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow Sky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow Sky on …

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