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Behind the newest fashion trend of Trump supporters' ear bandages

There's a new fashion trend among the MAGA crowd at the RNC, one in a line of merch opportunities that have come out of last weekend's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Introducing: ear bandages.

18/07/2024

USA

Trump running mate JD Vance accepts vice presidential nomination

A vocal climate change sceptic who disdains US support for Ukraine, Vance put forward a policy agenda tightly focused on 'making America great again'.

18/07/2024

Tech News

Analysis: How could a Trump win affect EU Big Tech enforcement?

A Republican victory is likely to halt further progress on aligning EU and US policy.

17/07/2024

Europe News

Musk blasts German satirist over Trump assassination attempt joke

"Comedy is now also allowed on Twitter" was one of Musk's first posts when he bought X, however, German satirist El Hotzo has taken this one step too far, according to the billionaire.

17/07/2024

Europe News

Trump is coming, Orbán warns Brussels, touting a new Ukraine strategy

Orbán recommends that the EU reverse its Ukraine strategy by opening dialogue with China and the Global South and restoring diplomatic relations with Moscow.

16/07/2024

Culture news

Jack Black cancels tour over Tenacious D bandmate's Trump comment

Actor-musician Jack Black said he was "blindsided" by Kyle Gass' Trump quip, with the latter acknowledging that he made a "dangerous and terrible mistake." Their tour is now cancelled and “all future creative plans are on hold.”

16/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Russia's ever-escalating hybrid war has the EU in its crosshairs

When looking at these hostile actions individually, they might not constitute more than a nuisance on their own. Yet, collectively, these actions form a comprehensive hybrid warfare package where the boundaries are repeatedly pushed, Alexander Borum writes.

16/07/2024

Tech News

Silicon Valley is turning to Trump. Here’s why

Cryptobros the Winklevoss twins to Elon Musk are throwing their support behind Donald Trump's presidential bid.

16/07/2024

USA

‘I’m on the horse’: Biden insists he will not drop out of US election

The US President and presumptive Democratic Party nominee admitted he’s an 'old guy' but insisted that 'this is my job to get this done'.

16/07/2024

Culture news

Calls for Australian deportation of Tenacious D after Trump joke

An Australian senator has called for the comedy rock band Tenacious D to be deported after remarks on Trump’s assassination attempt during a concert in Sydney. A poorly timed bad taste quip, or an assault on free speech?

16/07/2024

USA

Does Trump’s choice of running mate spell trouble for Europe?

JD Vance is a relative political unknown - but he’s been outspoken on Ukraine and has vehemently opposed giving more aid to the war-torn nation.

16/07/2024

Radio Schuman

How will the centre-right manage key votes in the European Parliament?

The European Parliament is set to elect its president and vice-presidents today in the first plenary session in Strasbourg after the European elections.

16/07/2024

USA

Trump announces Ohio senator JD Vance as his running mate

At the beginning of the Republican convention, Donald Trump has announced Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on social media

15/07/2024

USA

Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former US President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday.

15/07/2024

Tech News

Trump assassination attempt: Social media fuelling disinformation fire

Claims such as the shooting being "staged" or "ordered" by US president Joe Biden have run rife on social media.

15/07/2024

Culture news

Blood and defiance: The Donald Trump photo that will define an era

Throughout history, certain photographs, such as Nick Ut's "Napalm Girl", have etched themselves forever into the public psyche. A recent photograph of Donald Trump is poised to join this club.

15/07/2024

USA

Republicans prepare for 2024 convention after Trump shooting

The speaker list at the GOP convention promises a week of far-right rhetoric as well as a celebration of former President Donald Trump's survival.

15/07/2024

Economy

Why Trump’s re-election could hit Europe's economy by billions

A Trump victory could trigger a 1% GDP hit to the eurozone economy, with Germany, Italy, and Finland most affected. Renewed NATO demands and potential cessation of US aid to Ukraine could further strain Europe.

15/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Italian football commentator is not Trump shooter

Social media users have wrongly identified Donald Trump's would-be assassin as an Italian sports writer after the former US president was shot at during a campaign rally on Saturday.

15/07/2024

Culture news

Celebrities react to Donald Trump assassination attempt

Several high profile figures in the entertainment world have shared their reactions to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, with some claiming that the election is over - while many of Trump's supporters have laid the blame on the Democratic party.

15/07/2024