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    British Sky News journalist breaks silence after Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Signalgate attack

    A British Sky News journalist has broken her silence after Marjorie Taylor Greene launched into a verbal attack on her over Signalgate.Martha Kelner approached the MAGA Rep. at a press conference on Wednesday (26 March) and as she started to ask a question, Taylor Greene interrupted her and demanded to know: “What country are you from?”When the journalist told her she was from the UK, Taylor Greene launched into an angry verbal attack, telling her: “We don’t give a crap about the UK”.Speaking on Sky News’ Trump 100 podcast on Friday (28 March), Ms Kelner revealed she had received hundreds of messages from Americans apologising for Taylor Greene’s behaviour. More

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    Mark Carney responds to new 25% tariff on non-U.S. cars in direct message to Donald Trump

    Mark Carney has responded to the new 25 per cent tariff on non-U.S. cars in a direct message to Donald Trump.The new Canadian prime minister held a press conference on Thursday (27 March), after Trump announced the 25 per cent tariff on all fully-assembled cars imported to the US.Mr Carney said: “Last night, the president of the United States reached out to schedule a call“I appreciate this op to discuss how we can protect our workers and build our economies.“I will make clear to the p that those interests are best served by cooperation and respect, including of our sovereignty.” More

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    Conor McGregor says he will run to be Ireland’s president just 10 years after declaring: ‘F*** politics’

    Conor McGregor has said that he will run for Ireland’s presidency, 10 years after declaring “f*** politics” in an online rant. The controversial former UFC star pushed his anti-immigration message as he pledged on Thursday to run for the largely ceremonial role later this year.Referring to a European Union migration pact set to more evenly distribute asylum claims across the bloc, his announcement on social media stated: “Who else will stand up to the government and oppose this bill? Any other presidential candidate they attempt to put forward will be of no resistance to them. I will!”The news of his candidacy comes during the same week that the Dublin-born 36-year-old visited President Donald Trump in the White House, drawing criticism from political leaders who said his views did not reflect those of the Irish people. And it comes only months after McGregor was found civilly liable of assault in a High Court damages case in his homeland taken by a woman who accused him of rape – McGregor is currently appealing that verdict. Conor McGregor visited Donald Trump in the White House this week as part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations More

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    Vladimir Putin makes joke about Donald Trump phone call

    Russian leader Vladimir Putin made a joke about his phone call with US President Donald Trump.The two world leaders have today (18 March) concluded a more than one-hour long phone call, as the White House pushes its plans for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.The White House and Kremlin did not offer any immediate details about the substance of the conversation, but both have confirmed that the call has ended.Prior to their talks, Putin joked about its timing while on stage at a conference in Moscow. More

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    Canada’s new chief government whip moved to tears during swearing-in as Mark Carney’s cabinet member

    Canada’s new chief government whip, Rechie Valdez, was moved to tears as she was sworn in on Friday (March 14) as part of prime minister Mark Carney’s new 24-member cabinet. Visibly emotional, Valdez tearfully declared: “ I will truly and faithfully and to the best of my skill and knowledge execute the powers and trusts reposed in me as Chief Government Whip.”Valdez, who had served as Minister of Small Business since 2023, was elected to the House of Commons in the 2021 federal election.As chief whip, she will monitor attendance, organise debate speaking lists, allocate members’ offices, and ensure the caucus is prepared for votes. More

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    Justin Trudeau takes final dig at Donald Trump in farewell speech as Canada’s prime minister

    Justin Trudeau made a final dig at Donald Trump in his farewell speech as Canada’s prime minister.The 53-year-old, who will be replaced by former Bank of England boss Mark Carney, used his final speech at the Liberal Party conference on Sunday (9 March) to take aim at the US president over his controversial tariffs imposed on Canada.Mr Trudeau said: “Now as Canadians face from our neighbour an existential challenge and economic crisis, Canadians are showing what we are made off.”He added: “Standing up for everyone’s fundamental rights is the only way to protect our freedom.” More

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    Russian top diplomat Lavrov praises Trump on US president’s dealings with Ukraine

    Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has praised Donald Trump for his dealings with Ukraine after the US president’s Oval Office clash with Volodymyr Zelensky.Speaking on Saturday (1 March), Lavrov also brushed off talks of deploying peacekeepers in Ukraine without Moscow’s approval.Lavrov described European proposals to keep peacekeeping troops in Ukraine as “impudent,” adding that it would be impossible without Russia’s consent.He said: “Firstly, no one asks us, and Trump understands everything. He said that it is too early to say when there will be a settlement, you can discuss this issue, but the consent of the parties will be needed. He behaves correctly.” More

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    Watch live: Keir Starmer holds press conference after Ukraine crisis talks with European leaders

    Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreWatch live as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference on Sunday (2 March) following Ukraine crisis talks with European leaders.Speaking at a summit in London to discuss ending Russia‘s war in Ukraine, Sir Keir said that getting a good outcome for Ukraine was “vital to the security of every nation here and many others too”.He was flanked by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and French leader Emmanuel Macron during the official photo to mark the start of talks.The Ukrainian leader was among more than a dozen leaders attending the meeting from a host of European nations, as well as Canada, Turkey and Nato. It was held at Lancaster House, a 200-year-old elegant mansion near Buckingham Palace.Mr Zelensky will also meet with King Charles later on Sunday, in what is being seen as a moment of royal solidarity with Ukraine.Sir Keir Starmer revealed earlier that he would present a peace plan to US president Donald Trump after a summit of European leaders in London today. More