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US Senate rejects bill to end government shutdown, now in third week

The US Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time, extending the shutdown into its third week amid a stalemate over health care funding.

15/10/2025

Tech News

Foundations to invest €427 million to curbs tech giants’ AI influence

Many are questioning whether AI's rapid deployment is actually improving their quality of life.

15/10/2025

USA

US court rejects Jones' appeal of $1.4bn Sandy Hook defamation ruling

The US Supreme Court upheld a $1.4 billion judgement against Alex Jones for his Sandy Hook hoax claims, rejecting his appeal. Jones' bankruptcy and asset liquidation continue.

14/10/2025

Tech News

Scientists can easily intercept military data from satellites

US researchers found it surprisingly easy to access private text messages and military data using homemade satellite scans that cost as little as €500.

14/10/2025

Tech News

Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers

The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media.

14/10/2025

Tech News

Most UK employees use unauthorised AI at work, Microsoft says

Employees using unauthorised AI tools could put companies at higher risk of data leaks, non-compliance, and cyber attacks, Microsoft says.

14/10/2025

Economy

Government shutdown could be longest ever, warns House Speaker Johnson

With Congress and the White House in stalemate, some are eyeing the end of the month as the next potential deadline to reopen the government.

14/10/2025

USA

Trump: Feted as man of the moment abroad but facing issues at home

The ovations and gushing words of praise he received in Jerusalem is something he seldom seems to receive at home as his administration grapples with a string of domestic problems.

14/10/2025

Space

SpaceX successfully launches 11th test flight of giant Starship rocket

Starship carried up eight mock satellites mimicking SpaceX’s Starlinks. The entire flight lasted just over an hour, originating from Starbase near the Mexican border.

14/10/2025

Culture news

'America's original hero': Trump makes Columbus Day a national holiday

The US president has reinstated Columbus Day as a national holiday to honour the explorer's legacy but the move has also reignited the debate about the origins of Columbus and the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

13/10/2025

USA

Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Expressing frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China, Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.

11/10/2025

USA

Several dead in explosion at Tennessee munitions plant, sheriff says

Aerial footage of the aftermath showed the explosion had apparently obliterated one of Accurate Energetic Systems' hilltop buildings, leaving only smouldering wreckage.

10/10/2025

USA

White House slams Nobel committee for not giving Peace Prize to Trump

Trump has long coveted the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize and aggressively lobbied for the award, citing his role in brokering a number of international ceasefire deals.

10/10/2025

Business

US watchdog probes self-driving Tesla cars in blow to Elon Musk

Tesla crashes and reports of reckless autonomous driving have triggered a fresh inquiry in the US, piling pressure on Musk’s robotaxi push.

10/10/2025

Markets

US rare earth stocks surge, European markets see mixed start

Shares of US rare earth and critical mineral miners surged on Thursday as China announced further restrictions on its own exports. In Europe, trade was tentative in the opening on Friday.

10/10/2025

USA

Trump suggests Spain should be 'thrown out' of NATO

The US president’s clash with Spain began in June ahead of the NATO summit, where just days before leaders convened in The Hague, Spain announced that it would not comply with Trump’s demands of raising defence spending to 5% of GDP.

10/10/2025

USA

San Francisco struggles with poverty and drugs amid tech-driven wealth

San Francisco's tech boom coexists with a severe drug epidemic and homelessness, leading to high overdose rates and criticism from prominent figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

09/10/2025

Tech News

New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

09/10/2025

Climate

Climate change melts California glaciers to unprecedented levels

The glacier melt in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains is unprecedented, a new study shows.

09/10/2025

USA

UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall

The UN’s decision comes as the organisation expects further cuts to its funding as the US moves to advance Trump’s “America First” vision.

09/10/2025

USA

Authorities charge man with starting fire that levelled LA district

Law enforcement accuses 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht of lighting a fire on New Year's Day that was initially put out by fire crews, but continued to smoulder before reigniting during high winds.

08/10/2025

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Detroit haunted house keeps tally of visitors who flee in fear

A haunted house in suburban Detroit is drawing attention not only for its scares but for how it measures them.

08/10/2025

Travel News

US government shutdown hits flights: What it means for travellers

Thousands of US flights suffered delays and National Parks are 'feeling the strain' as the government shutdown drags into its seventh day.

08/10/2025

Tech News

Tesla unveils slightly cheaper versions of the Model 3 and Model Y

Tesla has talked about a cheaper car for years, though the two new “standard” models are priced well above the $25,000 price tag promised.

08/10/2025

USA

Trump threatens no back pay for federal staff amid government shutdown

The move is being seen by many as a strongarm tactic to pressure Democrat lawmakers into budging and reopening the government, which has entered its eighth day of shutdown.

08/10/2025

USA

Trump says there is 'natural conflict' with Canada as he hosts Carney

Trump downplayed the decline in Canadians visiting the US as a major issue, stressing that most Canadians “still love” the US and noting that relations between the two countries will fully restore after a trade deal is reached.

08/10/2025