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The New York Times

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The New York Times — major US newspaper, appears in coverage of Trump administration subpoenas of journalists and Meta AI review requests.

2026-04-292026-07-30
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … An aide told The New York Times, “There’s no cameras where Tom is.” In the statement released by his office on 27 April, he said he expected to be back soon. …

    Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement

  3. Joy Online

    … Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri, a longtime intermediary between Hezbollah and the US, also told the New York Times that the group would accept a “real ceasefire”. …

    Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
  4. May 2026

  5. Daily Guide

    Attorney Ben Crump presenting a book at the launch Diaspora Bridge Consulting Group hosted renowned civil rights attorney and New York Times bestselling author, Ben Crump, to officially launch his book ‘Worse Than a Lie’, in Accra. …

    Attorney Ben Crump Launches ‘Worse Than A Lie’

  6. Business & Financial Times

    … Outside boxing, she worked as a hairdresser, sold jewellery, and at times, worked as a ring card girl to make ends meet. …

    For women boxers, survival outside the ring is the hardest fight

  7. Joy Online

    … t person in the world with an estimated net worth of $108bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, appointed to his legal team Robert J Giuffra Jr, who also happens to be one of US President Donald Trump’s personal attorneys, according to reporting from The New York Times …

    US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

  8. Joy Online

    … US surveillance flights around Cuba have increased and there is a planned build-up of US forces in the region, the New York Times reported on Friday. …

    Cuba accuses US of building ‘fraudulent case’ for military action

  9. Joy Online

    … Police tried to arrest him multiple times before succeeding on 17 April, the department said in a social media statement. …

    Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
  10. April 2026

  11. Joy Online

    … The New York Times comments on his “subtle rebuttals” to Trump, while Le Monde said it took a King from the UK to remind US politicians of “the habit of sophisticated speeches”. …

    The diplomacy at play behind the King’s speeches
World & Region

Idaho murder convict challenges plea, victim's family reacts

The News

Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to four murders of University of Idaho students in November 2022 and was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences, is now challenging his conviction and taking back his plea, claiming it rested on "false promises and blatant disinformation." The family of victim Kaylee Goncalves criticized Kohberger as a "narcissist" for the reversal, noting he had never previously claimed being uninformed or pressured during his two years of case review.

22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Idaho murder convict challenges plea, victim's family reacts

    Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to four murders of University of Idaho students in November 2022 and was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences, is now challenging his conviction and taking back his plea, claiming it rested on "false promises and blatant disinformation." The family of victim Kaylee Goncalves criticized Kohberger as a "narcissist" for the reversal, noting he had never previously claimed being uninformed or pressured during his two years of case review.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. UEFA may discuss World Cup boycott over FIFA investment plan

    FIFA's proposal to create a commercial subsidiary to run major competitions including the World Cup and sell stakes to external investors has prompted UEFA's 55 member associations to call an emergency meeting to discuss a potential plan of action, including the possibility of a boycott.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Fifa seeks private investment in World Cup via new venture

    Fifa plans to invite third-party investment in a subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise to expand football development funding to more than $10bn, a proposal criticised by Uefa and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The plan requires approval from Fifa's 211 member nations and would see American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal lead the investor group.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. US pauses Iran strikes for third night to allow diplomacy

    President Trump has halted attacks on Iran for the third consecutive night to create space for talks, according to US ambassador Mike Waltz, while an Iranian spokesperson confirmed Tehran has also paused retaliatory attacks. Oil prices have dropped below $90 per barrel following the pause.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Netanyahu plans UN attendance despite NYC mayor's arrest threat

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest him based on an ICC warrant. Netanyahu told Fox News he was "not concerned" about the threat and accused Mamdani of "fomenting hate," while the mayor has since walked back the arrest threat, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to do so.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Trump pauses Iran attacks to allow diplomatic talks space

    The US ambassador to the UN said President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night to give diplomacy more time, after nearly two weeks of daily US strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, and Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump pauses Iran strikes to allow diplomatic negotiations

    US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night in a row to give diplomacy space, according to US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had also halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, as Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Trump criticizes media at White House Correspondents' Dinner

    US President Donald Trump took swipes at journalists at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, accusing many of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and criticizing "fake news," while the event celebrated press freedom following a shooting that had cancelled the previous dinner three months earlier.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NYC Mayor Mamdani backs off Netanyahu arrest pledge

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited, now says he lacks the legal authority to do so. He has instead called on the US federal government to join the ICC and enforce its arrest warrant for the Israeli Prime Minister over alleged war crimes.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. US, Saudi Arabia to announce civilian nuclear cooperation deal

    The US and Saudi Arabia are expected to announce a deal allowing the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, with the arrangement potentially allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its soil at a US-built facility. Nuclear experts and non-proliferation campaigners have expressed concern that the agreement could enable Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear weapons, distinguishing it from a 2009 US-UAE agreement under which the UAE does not produce its own fuel.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. Trump's Qatar-gifted Air Force One to receive security upgrades

    U.S. President Donald Trump said the Qatari-donated Boeing 747 serving as Air Force One will be sent for upgrades within a month to "max out" its capabilities, following questions about its security features. Trump began using the jet on July 1 after accepting it as a gift last year, though he briefly switched to an older Air Force One mid-month.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 in defamation case

    A Singapore court ordered Bloomberg and one of its reporters to pay S$460,000 ($356,000) to two ministers, K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, over a 2024 article about property transactions that the judge found implied wrongdoing. Bloomberg disputed the ruling, arguing the reporting was accurate and served the public interest.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. US judge voids Trump's $1.8bn IRS settlement deal

    A US District Judge voided a settlement between President Donald Trump and federal agencies that granted him immunity from tax audits and established a $1.8bn fund to compensate individuals claiming unfair government targeting. The judge ruled the underlying lawsuit was filed for an improper purpose and referred a Trump lawyer to state authorities for potential ethics violations.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists

    The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury investigating alleged security concerns about the president's Air Force One plane. The Justice Department says it is investigating illegal leaks and that reporters are not targets, while the Times's legal counsel called the summons a "brazen act" and an attempt to intimidate journalists.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. US Democrat suspends Senate campaign after assault allegation

    Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign following a sexual assault accusation and pressure from party leaders to withdraw. Platner denies the allegation and says he will officially drop out only after a transparent replacement process is secured.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Eight rescued after seaplane hard landing in New York East River

    Eight people were rescued from a Kodiak 100 seaplane that made a hard landing in Manhattan's East River off East 23rd Street, with the FAA citing excessive vertical speed or force that snapped a wing strut; two passengers sustained minor injuries.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Hollywood director sentenced to two-and-a-half years for Netflix fraud

    Carl Erik Rinsch, convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11m, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and ordered to forfeit $11m. Prosecutors said Rinsch misused funds intended for a science fiction series to purchase cars, cryptocurrency, and other luxuries.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors persist

    Rumours continue about pop star Taylor Swift marrying NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden over the 4 July Independence Day weekend, after New York City officials confirmed someone applied for a street closure permit nearby. Since Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August, permit filings and hotel bookings by Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates have fuelled speculation, though neither of their names appeared on the permit application.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Trump administration presses Meta to submit AI models for voluntary review

    The Trump administration is requesting that Meta submit its AI models for voluntary government review to evaluate their capabilities and vulnerabilities, according to the New York Times. Meta is the only major U.S. AI developer that has not yet agreed to voluntarily share its models with the federal government for review, though Meta told Reuters it is working through the details and hopes to sign the agreement soon.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies at 100

    Gene Shalit, a veteran US movie critic known for his playful humor, animated reviews, and distinctive style on NBC's Today show from the 1970s until his 2010 retirement, has died aged 100.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. China arrests US scholar on espionage charges in Kunming

    China's foreign ministry confirmed the arrest of U Min Zin, a US-based scholar and director at a think tank focused on Myanmar, accusing him of spying and endangering national security. He was detained in early June in Kunming, a Chinese city bordering Myanmar, and the arrest is unusual as China rarely detains US citizens on national security charges.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump appoints New York prosecutor as national intelligence director

    US President Donald Trump has named Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in New York, as director of national intelligence after Congress objected to his previous choice for lacking intelligence experience. Clayton, who formerly led the SEC, will oversee 18 government intelligence agencies and replace outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. US denies entry to Somali referee over terror links

    A US official said 34-year-old Somali referee Omar Artan, Africa's referee of the year in 2025, was denied entry at Miami International Airport because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations." Artan was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals but was turned away despite holding a diplomatic passport and a valid US visa; he told the New York Times that border officials questioned him over links to Al Shabab and that he knows nothing about the group.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. US denies entry to Somali World Cup referee over terror links

    Omar Artan, a 34-year-old Somali referee and Africa's 2025 referee of the year, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport on Monday because of alleged "association with suspected members of terror organisations," according to a Trump administration official. Artan, who held a diplomatic passport and single-entry US visa and was set to become the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was questioned about links to Al Shabab and told border officials he knew nothing about the group.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Somali referee barred from US World Cup entry despite valid visa

    Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport and dropped from the 2026 World Cup officials list, despite holding what he described as the "right papers" and "right visa." The US immigration authorities provided no reason for the denial, though Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by the Trump administration.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Somali referee barred from US entry despite valid documents

    Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport and dropped from the 2026 World Cup officials list after an 11-hour immigration interview, despite holding valid papers and visa. No reason was issued by US immigration authorities, though Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by President Trump's administration.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup 2026

    Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from entering the United States at Miami International Airport and dropped from the World Cup 2026 officials list, despite holding valid papers and visa. No reason for the denial was issued by US immigration authorities, though Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by the Trump administration.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Somali referee barred from US World Cup despite valid visa

    Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport and dropped from the World Cup officials list, despite holding valid documents and visa. No reason for his repatriation was issued by US immigration authorities, though Somalia is on a travel ban list; FIFA says Artan will miss the tournament.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  5. Somali referee barred from US World Cup despite valid documents

    Somali referee Omar Artan says he was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding valid papers and visa, after an 11-hour immigration interview at Miami International Airport. Artan, who would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was dropped from the officials list; FIFA confirmed he will be unable to officiate at the tournament.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Caveman Watches founder featured in Forbes Africa 2026

    Anthony Mensah Dzamefe's Ghanaian luxury watchmaker Caveman Watches has earned a feature in Forbes Africa Ghana 2026: Africa Undiscovered Edition, recognized for reshaping perceptions of African-made luxury products and positioning Ghana as a hub for world-class craftsmanship. The brand has grown to serve customers across Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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