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Guardian analysis shows images are the same, with Nekima Levy Armstrong looking composed in original but sobbing after alteration

Viral clips of President Donald Trump exhibiting odd behaviours have ignited fierce debate within political circles about his mental fitness, prompting concerns from former aides and experts over cognitive decline and presidential capacity.

International coalition of legal groups focuses on political intimidation of lawyers and judges in US – once a role model

Think I’m exaggerating? Consider the copious amounts of evidence

Europe is taking stock after several days of US sabre-rattling which risked the end of transatlantic relations, and potentially the end of NATO. While the threat of a takeover of Greenland seems to be over, trust among the US's allies has been badly eroded – perhaps permanently.

2025 was an unprecedented year in American politics, with Elon Musk playing a pivotal role. Io Dodds recounts the tech tycoon’s journey from ‘first buddy’ to MAGA exile and back again — all in the space of 12 months

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If the president has truly finished indulging his thoughts of invading the Danish territory, perhaps he can now concentrate on ending the real and terrible conflict he has promised to settle for so long

The White House accepted the $400m Qatari Boeing 747 in May despite ethics concerns

Hunter Biden’s personal and legal drama have been used against him by the Trump administration