Culture news US Chess grandmaster and commentator Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29 American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29. World U12 champion and a much-loved figure in the community, he was noted for his talent, his online commentary and education programmes as well as his passion for the game that shaped his life. 21/10/2025
Space NASA to reopen Artemis III Moon contract after SpaceX delays The acting head of NASA said that he will reopen a 2021 contract given to Elon Musk’s SpaceX to other companies for the Artemis III mission. 21/10/2025
USA US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops The verdict is the most recent step in a rapidly advancing case that started last month when the states of California and Oregon, along with the city of Portland, filed a lawsuit to prevent President Trump from deploying the National Guard. 21/10/2025
USA Trump says he does not think Ukraine can win war against Russia Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his reportedly tense meeting with Trump on Friday was "positive" even though he did not secure the Tomahawk missiles for his military. 20/10/2025
Nutrition What age should you give your children peanuts to avoid allergies? A new study indicates a shift in medical guidance around food allergens has paid off. 20/10/2025
Tech News What’s next for SpaceX after a successful Starship launch? SpaceX’s Starship successfully took off and landed in its 11th launch last week. What’s next for the rocket that’s supposed to take humans back to the Moon and beyond? 20/10/2025
USA Trump lashes out at Colombia's Petro and announces aid withdrawal Trump's comments come after Petro accused the US government of assassination and demanded answers after the latest American strike in Caribbean waters. 19/10/2025
USA Thousands protest Trump's 'authoritarian' rule across major US cities Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities nationwide to demand an end to President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian” rule. Hundreds of concerned Americans abroad also staged protests in several European metropolitans. 19/10/2025
USA WATCH: 'Record high' lava fountains in latest Kilauea volcano eruption The US Geological Survey said "record high fountains" were measured in the latest episode of Hawaii's Kilauea volcanic eruption, which has been taking place at semiregular intervals since late last year. 18/10/2025
Lifestyle How did Victoria’s Secret fashion show become an unmissable event? Though originally designed as a parade to promote their latest collections, Victoria's Secret's Fashion Show has become an unmissable date in the cultural calendar for millions of viewers. Leticia Batista Cabanas looks at what sets it apart from its European counterparts. 18/10/2025
Tech News How sexy should AI be? OpenAI is one of many firms hoping to cash in Sex is a big market for the AI industry. OpenAI’s ChatGPT won't be the first to try to profit from it. 18/10/2025
USA Cracks in MAGA world – will the movement survive Trump? In the days after the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, MAGA world was united in mourning. But his death left a void that seems difficult to fill. Divisions are becoming increasingly visible. 18/10/2025
USA Trump and Zelenskyy White House meeting, all you need to know The US president said in a press briefing prior to his meeting with Zelenskyy that the missiles Kyiv is seeking are difficult to produce, noting that he'd rather end the war than send the weapon to Kyiv. 17/10/2025
No Comment Muskox smashes 210-pound pumpkin in early Halloween treat A muskox at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, received an early Halloween treat on Wednesday — a 210-pound pumpkin to play with and devour. 17/10/2025
No Comment Elephants at Oregon Zoo crush giant pumpkins to celebrate Halloween Elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland marked the arrival of Halloween season on Thursday by stomping, crushing, and eating giant pumpkins during the zoo’s annual “Squishing of the Squash” event. 17/10/2025
Tech News Meta to allow parents to limit teenagers’ interactions with AI The changes come as the social media giant, which owns Facebook and Instagram, faces criticism over harms to children from its platforms. 17/10/2025
Health news Nearly 70% of US adults considered obese under proposed new definition The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health problems. 17/10/2025
USA Trump critic and former adviser John Bolton criminally indicted The case, the third against a Trump adversary in the last month, will also unfold against the backdrop of concerns that the Justice Department is pursuing the president’s political enemies while at the same time sparing his allies from scrutiny. 17/10/2025
USA Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary in bid to resolve Ukraine war With a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal holding in Gaza, Trump said he's now turning his attention to bringing the war in Ukraine to an end. 16/10/2025
No Comment One dead and two missing as typhoon remnants devastate Alaska coast One person was killed and two others remain missing after powerful winds and storm surges from the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered Alaska’s western coast on Sunday. 16/10/2025
USA Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan sub, NTSB report says The catastrophic implosion of the OceanGate "Titan" submersible killed all five people on board as it was diving to explore the wreck of the Titanic. 16/10/2025
USA US journalists leave Pentagon in protest over new reporting rules Dozens of reporters left the Pentagon in protest over new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, citing the rules as a threat to press freedom. 16/10/2025
Healthcare New gene therapy successfully treats children with rare fatal disorder 'These results are what we hoped for when we first began developing this approach,' one researcher said. 16/10/2025
USA Trump confirms CIA conducting covert operations inside Venezuela The Trump administration “is looking at land” as it considers further strikes in the region but declined to say whether the CIA has the authority to take action against President Nicolás Maduro. 16/10/2025
USA Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban flights over Russian airspace The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 15/10/2025
Climate How the US shutdown could derail climate progress From cancelled solar projects to increased pollution, America’s political gridlock is taking a toll on climate goals. 15/10/2025