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Fed governor says Trump has no authority to fire her
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented bid to oust her on Tuesday, saying he had no legal authority for such an intervention against a member of the independent US central bank.
Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» LIVERPOOL - Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly £550 million ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday’s showdown between the Premier League title rivals.
Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» TOKYO — A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji -- but still shrugged off the feat as nothing special.
Trump moves to fire a Fed governor over mortgage fraud claims
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook "effective immediately" on Monday, citing allegations of false statements on her mortgage agreements -- as he expanded pressure on the independent central bank.
Australia joins countries suspending post to US
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» SYDNEY — Australia joined on Tuesday a string of countries suspending some postal deliveries to the United States, citing a "complex and rapidly evolving situation" with US President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.
New school year in Washington marked by fear of anti-migrant raids
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» WASHINGTON — Neighbours, volunteers and parents escorted children to the first day of the new school year across Washington on Monday, vowing to protect students from Donald Trump's deportation drive.