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The United States Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following algae-related contamination. David Hearn, detained for touching the pool’s surface, plans to appear in court next month as the National Park Service did not respond to inquiries.

Senior U.S. officials detailed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, emphasising a permanent end to military operations, immediate oil exports, and a $300 billion reconstruction plan. Iran committed to not develop nuclear weapons, with sanctions set for gradual lifting, pending compliance within 60 days.

A federal judge has mandated White House staff, including chief of staff Susie Wiles and deputy chief Stephen Miller, to preserve presidential records under the Presidential Records Act. The preliminary injunction takes effect on 26 May and follows a lawsuit from historical and oversight groups challenging a recent Justice Department opinion.

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade, but Washington remains focused on nuclear limits and has little appetite for a deal that separates shipping from enrichment. King Charles is in Washington to speak about renewal in the UK-US relationship, while North Korea is deepening its military bond with Russia and Mali faces a major jihadist offensive. Markets are watching oil, central banks and energy costs, while global politics continues to move through trade routes, alliances and domestic pressure points.

US and Chinese delegations are negotiating significant trade issues, including tech export restrictions and rare earth minerals.

Marco Rubio’s statements reflect increasing frustration in Washington over stalled peace negotiations in the Ukraine conflict.

Washington is lifting sanctions on Moscow for the first time in over three years, indicating a significant shift towards US-Russia rapprochement under Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump has placed new conditions on further financial and military aid to Ukraine. On Monday, he told…

Spanish PM calls out Western ‘double standards’ on Gaza at Nato summit Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has used his speech…