This Week in History: Olympic terror, IRA peace and Trump’s Russia row Explore how major events between 27 July and 2 August were captured on The Independent’s front pages The Independent UK · Jul 27
African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas AAP · Jun 16
From roasts to controversial moments: White House Correspondents’ Dinner through the years From the downright hilarious to the awkwardly tense, the unique event always creates headlines - for good and bad reasons The Independent UK · Apr 24
‘Bush, Obama said no’: Trump agreed to Netanyahu's war plan after rejections by three US presidents John Kerry revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu pitched an Iran war to four US Presidents, with only Donald Trump agreeing. Kerry, citing Vietnam and Iraq, warned against misleading the public on military action. A New York Times report detailed Netanyahu's "hard sell" to Trump for a joint US-Israeli mission, which Trump… The Times of India · Apr 23
Countries must seek energy independence through renewables and nuclear, says John Kerry Former US secretary of state says oil shock driven by war in Iran highlights dangers of reliance on fossil fuels The Guardian - UK · Mar 11
Trump is swift boating the midterms POTUS is considering an executive order declaring a voting emergency. Its main instigator helped sink John Kerry Salon · Mar 1
Why do Iran and the US choose Switzerland as common ground for talks? Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, Switzerland has played a pivotal diplomatic role, serving as a conduit for exchanging documents and proposals when direct communication between Washington and Tehran was limited or nonexistent. Euronews · Feb 17
Trump says regime change in Iran ‘would be the best thing’ as US military reportedly plans for operation – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Feb 13
American Presidents Shouldn't Endorse Foreign Political Candidates Trump's endorsements of Viktor Orbán and Sanae Takaichi, like Clinton's support for Boris Yeltsin or Obama's opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu, do not make America great. Reason · Feb 6
Jeffrey Epstein messaged with former CIA director Bill Burns, files show Spokesperson says Burns ‘deeply regrets ever meeting’ with Epstein and cut ties after learning of his conviction The Guardian - US · Feb 4
‘A colossal own goal’: Trump’s exit from global climate treaties will have little effect outside US For much of the last 30 years, the rest of the world has been forced to persevere with climate action in the face of US intransigence The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Into the void: how Trump killed international law The rules-based global order, its institutions and value system face a crisis of legitimacy and credibility as the US turns away The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025
Trump administration ‘the most corrupt of my lifetime’, says John Kerry The former US secretary of state described the actions of the Trump Administration as the ‘most extraordinary perversion’ of US government standards – and also told The Independent that the absence of the US from UN climate talks was a key factor in the disappointing outcome of Cop30 The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Morning Mail: Hong Kong tower block inferno, John Kerry’s advice to Australia, survivor tells of Chilean mountain horror hike At least 36 dead after fire engulfs high-rise housing blocks; US statesman urges government to use Cop leadership to seal fossil fuels deal The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025 John Kerry urges Australia to take ‘hard-nosed’ approach with world’s biggest fossil fuel-producing countries at Cop31 Exclusive: Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit
International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2025 Harvard's Setti D. Warren, 55, Found Dead at His Massachusetts Home — University Pays Tribute Harvard's Setti D. Warren, 55, found dead at his Massachusetts home as the University and political leaders pay tribute to his legacy of public service.
Benzinga · Jul 17, 2025 Nvidia, John Kerry And Google's Jeff Dean Back Startup Promising The Ultimate Virtual Power Plant To Cut Grid Stress Emerald AI, a new startup funded by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and other famous names, announced July 1 that it has developed software that turns energy-intensive data centers into flexible tools for managing electricity demand.
Benzinga · Jul 11, 2025 John Kerry Says 'Trump Was Right' About The Border And It Was Joe Biden That 'Missed' On Immigration Issue Former Secretary of State John Kerry says fellow Democrats let the U.S.–Mexico border fall "under siege," conceding in an interview that "Trump was right" about the need to enforce immigration laws.
Latin Times · Jul 10, 2025 John Kerry Criticizes Dems For Allowing Border to be 'Under Siege' During Biden Admin: 'Trump Was Right' Former Secretary of State John Kerry has sharply criticized the Democratic Party over its handling of immigration policy during Joe Biden's presidency
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Former Democratic presidential nominee says ‘Trump was right’ on borders IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 John Kerry skewers Biden on border and says ‘Trump was right’ Former US secretary of state John Kerry (D) shared his criticisms of the Biden Administration on the topic of the border
Salon · May 16, 2025 MAGA gets the Middle East treatment Republican voters yearn to be subjects. Donald Trump understood that instinctively
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025 British people ‘will rise to challenge’ of green action – ex-US climate envoy John Kerry said he was ‘optimistic’ about decarbonisation efforts in the US and wider global climate action despite the US row back.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 Trump shuts down worldwide air quality monitoring program Air quality monitoring atop the U.S. embassy in Beijing led to increased collaboration on anti-pollution projects
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Keir Starmer has ‘very tough hand’ to play in Trump meeting, John Kerry warns Former British ambassador to the US also warns PM that trip to Washington will be ‘very challenging’