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Jun 21, 2026 - World

Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president blames problems on ‘disgraceful Vandalism’The troublesome Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington is “probably” going to be drained for repairs, Donald Trump has said, after algae blooms and peeling paint marred the controversial recent renovation efforts for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations next month.In a Truth Social post late on Saturday, Trump said that after meeting with pool contractors, they would “probably be forced to release and drain much of the water in order to do the necessary repairs, but will have them done as quickly as possible”. Continue reading...

Jun 21, 2026 - World

British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades.

Jun 21, 2026 - World

JD Vance said the goal of the talks was to "turn over a new leaf to transform our relationship with the people of Iran, and to extend an outstretched hand".

Jun 21, 2026 - World

Under the agreement, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon was also due to stop.

Jun 21, 2026 - World

White Scottish man, 38, charged after five men were injured in spate of attacks in city on Friday nightWitnesses to the alleged knife attacks on Muslims and others in Edinburgh on Friday have described seeing a taxi and an Uber bike courier being targeted in Leith.The attacks, suspected of being directed against Muslims and people of colour, began near a mosque in the west of Edinburgh, followed by incidents on Leith Walk in the east of the city. Continue reading...