World News US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume 'very soon' Ambassador Huckabee says US President Donald Trump made clear to all parties involved in the new initiative that the priority is to ensure aid arrives to those in need “as expeditiously as possible”. 10/05/2025
Europe News Swiss president hopes 'Holy Spirit' will guide US-China tariff talks The Swiss government said its talks with Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were “convivial and constructive” and were aimed to lay out the guidelines for a deal on the issue of customs duties to be discussed again in coming weeks. 09/05/2025
USA Trump allies criticise newly elected US pope over social media posts Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, appears to have reposted articles critical of Donald Trump and JD Vance on X. 09/05/2025
Culture news ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ director James Foley dies aged 71 The filmmaker, best known for directing 'Who's That Girl' with Madonna, the cult classic 'Glengarry Glen Ross', two 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels and several TV episodes including Twin Peaks and House Of Cards, has died after a "years-long struggle" with brain cancer. 09/05/2025
Cinema Donald Trump on movie tariffs: James Bond has 'nothing to worry about' Donald Trump even attempted an impression of late actor Sean Connery while discussing the impact of US tariffs on the UK film industry following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal. 09/05/2025
World News Chicago and Chiclayo celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV Robert Prevost, who was elected as the 267th pontiff, grew up in Chicago but lived for years in Peru, where he was the Bishop of the northern Chiclayo diocese. 09/05/2025
Economy China's exports to the US sink but beat forecasts as tariffs bite The data, which arrives just ahead of tariff talks between Washington and Beijing, shows a diversion of Chinese goods away from the United States. 09/05/2025
Culture news Funniest internet reactions to first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV From deep dish pizza to 'The Bear', with also mentions of Trump's tariffs, the internet wasted no time in welcoming the new pope with a solid dose of tomfoolery. 09/05/2025
Economy UK, US secure trade deal with changes for auto and agricultural goods Donald Trump and Keir Starmer emphasised the strong relationship between their two countries, bonded by shared values, culture and a common language. 08/05/2025
Europe News EU prepares for trade retaliation if negotiation with US fails The European Commission presented on Thursday new countermeasures which could hit €95 billions of US products if negotiations to end the trade dispute fail. Boeing, alcohol such as Bourbon whiskey and agrifood products could be hit. 08/05/2025
Europe News Ukraine's parliament unanimously ratifies minerals deal with the US By giving Washington access to critical minerals and other natural resources, Kyiv hopes it can secure long-term US support for its fight against Russia's invasion. 08/05/2025
Culture news Broadwalk Empire star charged with sexual abuse and assault Pitt is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home. 08/05/2025
Economy Trump administration expected to announce trade deal with the UK US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a trade deal with a "highly respected" country was imminent. The UK government confirmed on Thursday morning that the nations will make an announcement later in the day. 08/05/2025
Radio Schuman US scholars seek refuge in Brussels after Trump’s assault on science One Brussels university has opened its doors to researchers threatened by the US administration's policies. How have US scientists responded? And will wider EU efforts to attract academics lead to a brain drain? 08/05/2025
Europe News Merz visits France and Poland in first overseas trip as chancellor Merz's trips come the day after his historic defeat in the first round of voting in the German parliament, the Bundestag. 07/05/2025
Culture news Is Trump already softening his plans for 100% movie tariffs? “I’m not looking to hurt the industry," says Trump. "So we’re going to meet with the industry. I want to make sure they’re happy with it because we’re all about jobs.” In the meantime, confusion reigns and actor Jon Voight seems to have some responsibility for this newest set of damaging tariffs. 07/05/2025
USA US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries. 07/05/2025
Culture news American music legend accused of sexual assault and rape The Motown legend has been accused by four of his former employees of sexual assault and rape, which the women say took place between 2007 and 2024. 07/05/2025
Yemen Trump says strikes on Yemen will stop, Oman confirms ceasefire The Houthi rebels began targeting ships in the Red Sea they believed had links to Israel shortly after the war in Gaza started in October 2023, in strikes they said were in solidarity with the Palestinians. 07/05/2025
World News Canada 'won't be for sale ever' Carney tells Trump in White House A meeting between the leaders of Canada and the United States is not usually considered a high-stakes showdown, but there was little ordinary about this encounter after Trump spent months musing about annexing Canada and turning it into the 51st state. 07/05/2025