USA

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Train hits unattended lorry in Massachusetts

A passenger train collided with an unattended lorry on Wednesday at a level crossing in Canton, Massachusetts. No serious injuries reported.

10/04/2025

Culture news

James Toback ordered to pay $1.68 billion in civil sexual abuse case

Oscar-nominated writer and director James Toback has been ordered to pay €1.5 billion to victims of sexual abuse and misconduct spanning more than three decades. The case, brought under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, is one of the largest civil verdicts in state history.

10/04/2025

Tech News

Meta breached US national security with China, whistleblower says

Sarah Wynn-Williams accused the social media company of undermining national security by briefing China on US artificial intelligence efforts.

10/04/2025

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Penguin nesting season begins at Chicago aquarium

Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins have kicked off their annual nesting season at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, showing off their courtship moves.

10/04/2025

Markets

Here's how Trump gave a hint to investors before tariffs pause

Trump announced a 90-day pause on some so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs on Wednesday, causing global stock markets to soar, regaining some of the ground lost recently.

10/04/2025

USA

Trump authorises 90-day tariffs pause on most countries except China

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was imposing a steeper tariff rate of 125% on Beijing because of 'the lack of respect China has shown the World's Markets.'

09/04/2025

Economy

Why are US Treasuries losing safe-haven status in major sell-off?

US Treasuries are behaving unusually as yields rise during market turmoil, raising doubts about their safe-haven status amid the US-China trade war and waning confidence in American economic dominance.

09/04/2025

Markets

US stocks surge after Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

09/04/2025

USA

Musk calls Trump adviser 'moron' in quarrel over Tesla

The South African-born billionaire's latest spat further fuelled rumours of his growing rift with Trump. Influential allies have also criticised the US president's tariffs.

09/04/2025

Business

What to know about the latest round of tariffs going into effect

US President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with nearly all of America's trading partners. And there's no end in sight.

09/04/2025

USA

US stocks drop again following another day of volatility

The dramatic fluctuations came after global stock rallies earlier in the day, with indexes rising 6% in Tokyo, 2.5% in Paris, and 1.6% in Shanghai.

09/04/2025

Tech News

Has a wolf extinct for 10,000 years been brought back to life?

Using CRISPR technology, a company called Colossal says it has de-extincted a wolf species last seen thousands of years ago. Or has it?

08/04/2025

USA

Donald Trump to slap 104% tariffs on Chinese imports

China vowed to 'fight to the end' while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Will Trump's tariffs face more lawsuits as right-wing backlash grows?

Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump's tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos.

08/04/2025

Tech News

Which country is leading the AI race?

A new report has found that the AI race is “tighter than ever” with the United States and China ceding ground.

08/04/2025

Culture news

Elton John and Madonna end bitter old beef over lip-sync row

Madonna and Elton John kissed and made up backstage on Saturday Night Live, where the British singer was performing alongside Brandi Carlile on 5 April.

08/04/2025

USA

US Supreme Court lifts block on Venezuelan deportations to El Salvador

The Trump administration has claimed Monday's 5-4 ruling as a victory.

08/04/2025

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UN marks 31 years since genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda

Addressing the commemorative ceremony at the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres said Rwanda’s history reminds us that "no society is immune from hate and horror."

08/04/2025

USA

Millions will die due to latest US food aid cuts, UN warns

The World Food Programme said that the Trump administration had axed funding for life-saving schemes in 14 impoverished countries — despite previously pledging to spare vital aid.

08/04/2025

Experiences

LGBTQ+ travellers rethink US trips amid new Trump policies

Trump’s new policies have created uncertainty for travellers as US immigration authorities may now require documentation showing ‘sex at birth’.

08/04/2025

USA

President Trump confirms no plans to suspend global tariffs

There were big swings in US stock throughout Monday's trading session after Trump warned he could raise tariffs even further.

08/04/2025

USA

United States to hold direct talks with Iran

President Trump said the talks with Tehran would start Saturday but insisted Tehran can’t get nuclear weapons.

07/04/2025

Work

AI could affect 40 per cent of global jobs, warns UN

Forty per cent of jobs globally could be impacted by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the next decade, a new report from the United Nations said

07/04/2025

Nature

Nearly 100 year old Galapagos tortoise becomes first time mum

Philadelphia Zoo’s vision is that these hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises in the future.

07/04/2025

Economy

Who’s getting hit by Trump's tariffs? Breaking down ‘Liberation Day’

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs dropped last week — here’s how they were determined, what they mean, and what’s next.

07/04/2025

USA

Judge condemns deportation of Maryland father as 'wholly lawless'

The Trump administration admitted last week that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's deportation was due to an 'administrative error'.

07/04/2025