Trump presidency

Sam Altman’s start-up in early talks for a public ownership deal as political pressure rises

White House argues that since sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump jnr run the family business, there are no conflicts of interest

Traders monitor peace talks between the US and Iran

Resurgent dollar pushed the yen to a four-decade low

Donald Trump had previously vowed to end mail-in voting before November’s congressional elections

At the kickoff to the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, attendees were asked if they knew ‘Jesus loves you’

Investors seem more concerned about companies getting caught than the corrupt acts themselves

On the eve of its 250th birthday, America and the world order it created are in crisis

US waiver would allow some sales of crude and fuels from Iran

Seven cage fights take place in front of the White House under the banner of UFC Freedom 250

Move comes hours after a court-ordered deadline to remove president’s name from performing arts venue in Washington

Ireland more exposed than other European countries when it came to exports to the US, paper explained

Marta Kos says bloc is ‘squeezed between east and west’

Trump accuses Tehran of dragging out talks on an interim peace deal

Investors wait to see if truce holds

Fresh US tariffs based on American law aimed at combatting forced labour

Deal boosts hopes of broader agreement to end Iran war

Banks and travel stocks suffer setback in Dublin while collapse of Akzo Nobel takeover wipes over 17% off its market cap

Earlier levies were struck down by the US Supreme Court

Authorities looking at possible insider trading over wagers on State of the Union attendance

Prices rise for third day as fresh fighting flares up in the Middle East

Trump says he expects deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz over the ​next week

Picture ‘could worsen for Ireland’ if Republicans retain Congress majority in midterm elections, says expert

Fresh attempt by Washington to raise pressure on Iran leaves two sides far apart on deal

Iran’s top negotiator and foreign minister in Doha for talks on potential deal

Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiations

Brother of revolutionary leader Fidel charged with murder, Trump says US is ‘freeing up’ Caribbean island nation

Tehran accuses US president of planning to restart war, threatens to retaliate for any strikes with attacks beyond Middle East

Officials advised developing world could face ‘significant food shortages and price increases’ before year’s end

Company best known for its diggers has become attractive for its role in building out AI infrastructure

US-China summit was also ​on investors’ radar

US president says truce on ‘massive life support’

Agency says FBI director ‘followed all applicable ethical guidelines’ in giving out personalised bourbon bottles

Move could potentially lead to gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Flare-up of violence in the Middle East has injected fresh uncertainty

US president says he will increase levy to 25% from next week

Decision gives politicians permission to draw districting plans that weaken the influence of minority voters

Case relates to an Instagram post by Comey where shells were arranged to show the numbers ‘86 47′

This US president has tied himself into a Gordian knot with Iran

Aftermath of shooting marks rare moment of mutual understanding between president and mainstream media