Although the president had been talking about the idea for weeks, there had been no meetings on the subject, and senior members of his government were taken by surprise.

Critics say firm uses ‘playbook’ of questionable arguments to get its way in appeals against planning refusals McDonald’s has thwarted attempts to stop it opening new outlets by stressing that it sells salad, promotes “healthier lifestyles” and sponsors local children’s football teams. Public health experts claim the fast-food firm uses a “playbook” of questionable arguments…

Order to reinterpret anti-discrimination rules is latest move by Trump administration to roll back trans rights Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports, the latest in a slew of moves rolling back the rights of trans people. The order establishes stricter mandates on sports and gender…

Beijing says the US is making “unfounded” claims about its role in the fentanyl trade to justify new tariffs.

Supermodel has alleged she was victim of ‘systematic fraud’ by fellow trustee at Fashion for Relief Naomi Campbell has launched legal action in an attempt to overturn an order banning her from running a charity, claiming she was the victim of a “systematic fraud” perpetrated by a fellow trustee who set up a fake email…

Plus, drink (and sleep) in a British pub.