His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.

Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-let city despite opposition from its mayor.

Israeli Simon Leviev, accused of defrauding multiple women of up to $10m, is taken into custody at an airport.

He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.

Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month.

It came hours after US Secretary of State Rubio assured Israeli PM Netanyahu of unwavering US support.