Top News Highlights from Around the World

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Trending News Fox, Digital Desk Team, Kolkata

Edited by Saibal Bose

Here are today’s top news highlights from around the world:

📰 U.S. & Politics: Top News Highlights

• Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over Epstein coverage
  Former President Trump has filed a libel lawsuit in response to a WSJ article concerning Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday letters (Google News).
• House approves Trump’s proposed cuts
  The U.S. House backs a sweeping $9 billion reduction in public broadcasting and foreign aid funding tied to Trump’s budget plan (9News).
• DOJ seeks to reveal more on Epstein grand jury
  The Department of Justice has formally requested to unseal additional Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials following public pressure (ABC News).

🌍 World; Top News Highlights

• Americans freed in migrant-for-prisoner deal
  A diplomatic agreement between the U.S., Venezuela, and El Salvador has resulted in the release of several American detainees, exchanged for migrants deported from the U.S. (ABC News, AP News).
• Ceasefire deal between Israel and Syria?
  A ceasefire is reportedly agreed upon, with U.S. envoy Tom Barrack confirming the step in discussions involving Israel and Syria amid regional conflict (AP News).

💼 Business & Tech: Top News Highlights

• Trump signs stablecoin regulation into law
  The former president has enacted the GENIUS Act, a major federal framework governing stablecoins and cryptocurrency regulation (Fox News).
• Financial partnerships halted at the White House
  Marble renovations at the Federal Reserve have been paused following criticism about financial stewardship in Trump’s administration (AP News).

🌐 International & Conflict: Top News Highlights

• Russia’s internet disruptions
  Mobile internet services continue to be disrupted across Russia, drawing international concern (AP News).
• North Korea closes to tourists
  North Korea has barred foreign tourists from its newly opened beachfront destination amid broader sanctions pressure (AP News).

📺 Media & Culture: Top News Highlights

• MasterChef in turmoil
  The BBC’s MasterChef faces scandal as independent investigations confirm serious misconduct by former presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode. Both are now out of the show, with filming moving to Birmingham and new hosts under consideration (The Guardian).
• Stephen Colbert’s Late Show canceled
  CBS has announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, set to conclude in May 2026 (AP News).

📌 Summary: Top News Highlights

• Political drama continues with legal battles over Epstein materials, budget cuts hitting public media, and Trump’s enduring influence in policy.
• Major diplomatic developments are unfolding, including civilian release deals and Middle East ceasefire talks.
• Tech regulation sees momentum with new crypto laws, while media spheres reel from scandals and show cancellations.

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• The Guardian