The Guardian Europe
Putin, Kushner, and Witkoff Have a Lovely Chat in Moscow While Missiles Keep Flying
Putin and Trump's envoys meet to end a four-year war, while both sides agree not to bomb capitals for three days - diplomacy at its finest.
2026-09-05
The Guardian Europe
2026-09-04
BBC World
Trump's Peace Envoys to Visit Moscow and Kyiv: Because Who Needs a Map When You Have a Gulf?
Trump's peace envoys jet off to Moscow and Kyiv again, because nothing says 'diplomacy' like a weekend trip to two countries at war.
2026-08-20
The Guardian Europe
White House Wonders: Is Top Aide's Security Clearance a 'Casual Job Perk' or a 'Deadly Serious Issue'?
Top Trump aide Natalie Harp reportedly spent a year in the White House without a security clearance, prompting a collective 'wait, what?' from ethics experts and a reminder that loyalty doesn't trump protocol.
2026-08-16
BBC World
Kushner and Hamas: A Meeting That's Either Diplomacy or a Really Awkward Family Dinner
Jared Kushner chats with Hamas, Israel says 'no thanks' to Trump's plan, and eight countries facepalm - peace in Gaza remains a work in progress.
2026-08-14
The Guardian
BBC Seeks Trump Kids' Testimony, Because Nothing Says 'Impartial' Like Subpoenaing the First Family
The BBC wants to subpoena Trump's kids to prove he meant what he said on January 6, because nothing says 'family gathering' like a deposition.
2026-08-05
BBC Business
Saudi-Led Group Completes $55bn Purchase of Gaming Giant EA, Because Nothing Says 'Soft Power' Like Buying Your Way into The Sims
Saudi Arabia's PIF buys EA for $55bn, borrowing $20bn to do it, and fans worry The Sims might get a bit more... conservative.
2026-07-25
The Atlantic
Saudi Arabia Learns That Paying Trump Doesn't Always Buy What It Used To
Saudi Arabia spent billions on Trump family deals to get a nuclear pact, only to have Trump immediately add conditions on Truth Social. Turns out, paying to play doesn't guarantee you'll stay in the game.
2026-05-26
The Atlantic
Trump Leaves Over 100 Ambassador Posts Empty, Because Who Needs Diplomats When You've Got Vibes?
The Trump administration has left over 100 ambassador posts empty, preferring to conduct diplomacy through family and cronies - because who needs actual diplomats when you've got vibes and goodfellas?
2026-04-25
The Hill
Bill Maher Points Out That 'We Won' Usually Means You Actually Won
Bill Maher fact-checks Trump's claim of victory against Iran, noting the Strait of Hormuz is still closed, no uprising happened, and the regime remains - but sure, tell us again how you won.
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