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USA

House backs Trump's massive public media and foreign aid budget cuts

The US House approved Trump's plan to cut $9 billion (€7.7bn) in public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting his signature. The bill passed 216-213.

18/07/2025

Markets

Bitcoin bubble? How much more is it expected to rise in 2025?

After the world’s most popular cryptocurrency recently reached a new record, it is expected to further increase in value, reaching levels beyond $160,000 in 2025.

18/07/2025

USA

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after leg swelling

According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the condition common in older adults occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly.

18/07/2025

USA

Trump orders release of Epstein files as 2003 letter emerges

Following Trump's announcement on social media, US Attorney General Pam Bondi responded saying, "We are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts."

18/07/2025

Europe News

Ukraine to boost domestic weapons production, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine is keen to increase its domestic production as uncertainty grows about how many more weapons shipments Western countries can provide, and how quickly.

17/07/2025

Europe in Motion

Poll: Do EU citizens back more defence spending?

European leaders seem to be failing to get the message across, as EU citizens rank defence only seventh out of 10 investment priorities.

17/07/2025

Food and Drink

Is Donald Trump really behind a sweet change to the Coca-Cola recipe?

US President Donald Trump said that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its domestic sodas - all at his suggestion. However, the company have not confirmed the change...

17/07/2025

No Comment

Giant mural in France critiques Trump's immigration policies

A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online.

17/07/2025

Economy

Trump: 'Highly unlikely' to fire Fed Chair Powell, but looked into it

President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street temporarily by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve, but was unlikely to do so, ”unless he has to leave for fraud”.

17/07/2025

Europe News

Russia launches fresh wave of attacks targeting Ukrainian cities

The Russian attacks come against a deadline set by US President Trump for Russia to end its war and enter into a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days or be slapped with severe tariffs and sanctions.

16/07/2025

Economy

Senate votes to progress Trump's $9 billion spending cuts request

Senate Republicans voted to progress President Donald Trump's request to cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending on Tuesday, despite concerns.

16/07/2025

Markets

Trump's 30% tariffs threaten to burst Europe's bullish trade

Trump's threat of a 30% tariff on EU goods from 1 August puts Europe’s bullish growth narrative at risk. With investors heavily positioned in eurozone assets, Goldman warns of a 1.2% GDP hit, raising fears of a sharp reversal if tensions escalate.

16/07/2025

Economy

Time for EU to show its gun in US tariff spat, says ex-trade chief

According to former director-general of DG Trade Jean-Luc Demarty, a balanced agreement with the US is out of reach, and the EU needs political courage to target US digital and financial services.

16/07/2025

USA

Trump faces MAGA backlash over Epstein files and arms for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has spent years encouraging dark or harmful conspiracy theories, and that strategy may now come back to bite him.

15/07/2025

Ukraine

New US weapons deal: What will Ukraine receive and who will pay for it

In a sharp 180-degree turn on US support for Ukraine, Donald Trump announced that the Washington will send more weapons to Kyiv, two weeks after US military assistance to Ukraine was paused, allegedly due to low stockpiles.

15/07/2025

Europe News

Russian strikes hit Ukraine day after Trump's 50-day peace ultimatum

Russia is making a summer push to break through the 1,000-km front line with drones and missiles hammering Ukrainian cities more than at any time in the past three years.

15/07/2025

Economy

Germany’s economic sentiment hits highest level since early 2022

Germany's economic sentiment hit a 3-year high in July, with the ZEW index rising to 52.7 amid hopes of a US-EU trade resolution and German stimulus. The eurozone's outlook also improved, while markets stayed cautious after new US tariff threats.

15/07/2025

Europe News

Panama did not cede sovereignty to the US, foreign minister says

In an interview with Euronews, Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha said that the US military exercises taking place in the South American country are temporary and that no foreign armed forces will remain there permanently.

15/07/2025

Green News

Trump admin won’t publish key climate reports on NASA site as promised

The reversal leaves critical climate data harder to access as extreme weather intensifies across the US.

15/07/2025

EuroVerify

Yes, Italy is still part of the Paris Climate Agreement

A viral post online alleges that Italy has withdrawn from the accord, but there is no evidence to support this claim.

15/07/2025