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May 12, 2026

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War latest news. Iran, US cost of war rises to 29 billion. Hegseth: ‘If escalation we have plan B’

LiveLast updated 29 minutes ago The US president is currently meeting with his national security team and the senior leadership of the US military to discuss future strategies for the conflict with Iran, including the possibility of resuming military action, reports CNN USA: anti-war protester interrupts Hegseth in the Senate As US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth began his opening address to the Senate, a woman stood up and shouted, ‘I am an Iranian-American and I am opposed to this war of aggression’. Within moments, she was removed from the hearing room by Capitol Police officers, but continued to declare

May 12, 2026

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BREAKING: U.S. CPI shows persistent inflation pressure! Dollar Strengthens After Data Release!

Consumer Inflation (CPI) – USA CPI Inflation (m/m): actual 0,6% forecast 0.6% (previously 0.9%) Core CPI Inflation (m/m): actual 0,3% forecast 0.4% (previously 0.2%) CPI Inflation (y/y): actual 3,8% forecast 3.7% (previously 3.3%) Core CPI Inflation (y/y): actual 2,8% forecast 2.7% (previously 2.6%) Why is this data important? Consumer inflation (CPI) is the most important indicator measuring the pace of price growth for goods and services from the consumer’s perspective. It shows how the cost of living for households is changing and serves as a key reference

May 12, 2026

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U.S. aircraft carrier in Iran war expected to leave Middle East with conflict’s estimated cost at $25 billion

Hezbollah has launched a new weapon against northern Israel in the latest round of fighting: small drones controlled with fiber-optic cables the width of dental floss that avoid electronic detection. These drones – used widely in the war in Ukraine – are small, hard to track and potentially lethal. Many drones are susceptible to electronic jamming by air defenses. Jamming can cause a drone to crash or return to its point of origin. But fiber-optic drones are not controlled remotely. They have a thin cable that connects an operator directly to the drone, making it impossible to electronically jam. The

May 12, 2026

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Trump says US is reviewing troop reduction in Germany amid Merz dispute

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump announced Wednesday the U.S. is weighing a potential drawdown of American troops in Germany, opening a new front in his escalating feud with the country’s leadership just days after he blasted Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran. In a Truth Social post Wednesday afternoon, Trump said the U.S. is “studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany.” He said a determination will be made “over the next short period of time.” The announcement comes after the president on Tuesday criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, saying he “doesn’t know

May 12, 2026

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AI Boom Lifts US Stocks, Strategist Sees S&P Breaking 10,000 in Three Years, How Much Longer Can This Rally Last?

TradingKey – U.S. stocks closed at record highs again on Monday; despite growing concerns that a prolonged conflict in Iran through the summer could trigger severe economic consequences, the rally remained undeterred. Since the start of 2026, AI-related stocks have been the core pillar of the S&P 500’s gains, accounting for over 80% of the upward momentum. Veteran Wall Street investment strategist Ed Yardeni has become one of the most optimistic market forecasters, not only raising his year-end S&P 500 target from 7,700 to 8,250, but also providing a long-term outlook of hitting the 10,000 mark in three years. Better-than-expected

May 12, 2026

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Fascination and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles’ visit

Others who haven’t followed the royal visit closely, still are excited. “I think it’s cool that he’s here,” said Harry James, 21, who works in a fish and chips shop in New York. “It’s cool we can keep these traditions going.” Holmes believes the visit already has improved US perceptions of the King. “Trump is such a polarising figure, and I think people were very eager to see their interactions,” she said. His dinner comments, in particular, have “really taken off”. “I think people are delighted to see British wit on display,” she added. Near the White House on Tuesday,

May 11, 2026

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia was neither observing the truce nor “even particularly trying to,” adding there had been no calm in front-line areas despite a lull in large-scale attacks and pledged that Ukraine would retaliate to any aggression shown by Moscow. READ MORE: Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire, prisoner swap “Yesterday and today, Ukraine refrained from long-range retaliatory

May 11, 2026

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King Charles visit will break royal dress code amid Trump invitation

April 21, 2026Updated April 23, 2026, 10:20 a.m. ET An upcoming royal garden party to welcome King Charles III to the United States has an unconventional take on the storied event. Guests attending the party, set to take place at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington D.C. during Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit in late April, are being discouraged from wearing hats. According to an invitation obtained by the Washington Examiner’s Rob Crilly, along with a customary dress code of lounge suits and day dresses, the invitation reads, “Hats Not Encouraged.” USA TODAY has reached out to the British Embassy for

May 11, 2026

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Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms | Donald Trump

A trio of political polls indicate public approval of Donald Trump’s management of the US economy, immigration and the Iran conflict is slipping, flashing warning lights for Trump-aligned Republican candidates with six months to go until the US midterm elections. Polls by Reuters-Ipsos poll, Strength in Numbers-Verasight and AP-NORC had the president’s approval rating hovering in the mid-30s, at 36%, 35% and 33% respectively, which are near his lowest numbers. The AP-NORC center for public affairs research poll published on Monday found that seven in 10 Americans described the economy as poor and think the country is headed in the

May 11, 2026

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Trump agrees to ‘double-sided ceasefire’ with Iran less than 90 minutes before deadline

Donald Trump says he has agreed to suspend US attacks on Iran for two weeks as part of a “double-sided ceasefire” that is subject to the Islamic Republic agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement, on Truth Social, followed his earlier warning that the US would target civilian infrastructure and that a “whole civilisation will die” unless the warring countries reached a deal by 10am AEST. Iran war live updates: For the latest news on the Middle East crisis, read our blog. The ceasefire was agreed after Pakistan, a key player in negotiations between the two nations, urged