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Economy

US hiring likely remained robust last month: But can it hold up?

New hiring data from the US, set to be released on Friday, will likely be positive. Even so, economists warn of risks ahead from tariffs, DOGE, and restrictions on migration.

USA

Pentagon to review Hegseth's use of Signal to convey Yemen strike plan

The use of the app came to light when a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, was inadvertently added to a Signal text chain by national security adviser Mike Waltz.

Europe News

Senator slams Pentagon 'mid-level' leaders on Europe troop level plan

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region.

Europe News

Macron blasts Trump's 'brutal' tariffs, calls for pause in investment

The European Union 'must not rule out anything' to retaliate against the so-called Liberation Day tariffs, Emmanuel Macron said.

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Europe News

EU adjusts strategy to hit back at US tariffs

Caught by the throat by new US tariffs, the EU is honing its response strategy, attempting to leave a path open to negotiation to avoid a full-blown trade war.

Tech News

Who are the tech winners and losers of Trump's sweeping new tariffs?

When it comes to the tech industry, semiconductor manufacturers come out largely unscathed while e-commerce giants will see major changes that could affect what price their goods are sold.

Economy

What to know about President Donald Trump's vast array of tariffs

President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the US.

Europe News

US will stay in NATO, but it must be 'stronger', Marco Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reassured allies that Donald Trump is not anti-NATO and that the country will remain in the alliance, but he's also asking his counterparts to make sacrifices and raise defence spending to 5%.

Europe News

Trump targets EU law, but it's not up for negotiation, says lead MEP

The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee said the American President has European legislation in his sights more than tariffs imposed by Europeans. The MEP is clear: European law is non-negotiable.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica's former leader Óscar Arias says US revoked his visa

The 84-year-old, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987, recently criticised US President Donald Trump, comparing him to a Roman emperor.

Culture news

NaNoWriMo closes: How scandals rocked a novel writing community

Child grooming accusations, AI controversies, and financial difficulties: how scandal after scandal led to the downfall of an online novel writing community.

USA

As his employment limit nears, Elon Musk could be leaving DOGE soon

US President Donald Trump told reporters this week that “at some point, he’s going to be going back” to running his companies. As far as the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump said “it will end.”

Europe News

Danish prime minister refutes US claim on Greenland during visit

Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after US Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory during a visit to a US air base in Greenland last week.

Business

Trump unveils minimum 10% tariff on imports to US and 20% on the EU

US President Donald Trump announced the long-awaited “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs at the White House Rose Garden. Global markets shifted into “risk-off” mode, with US stock futures tumbling sharply and gold surging to a new high.

Europe News

Greece to spend €25 billion on hi-tech overhaul of military

The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defence.

Economy

Europe braces for Trump’s tariffs: What could the economic damage be?

Trump’s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least €85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts.

USA

US Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's ambassador to NATO

The US commitment to the military alliance has long been in doubt given Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of European allies and his apparent eagerness to foster ties with Vladimir Putin.

Culture news

Oliver Stone calls for new investigation into JFK's assassination

After thousands of pages of government documents on JFK's assassination were released, the director of the controversial 1991 film called for a renewed investigation into the president's murder.

Culture news

Neil Young may be barred from returning to US over Trump criticism

"Remember freedom of speech?" The Canadian-US dual citizen speculates he may be "barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor" after his European tour, after years of criticising Donald Trump.

USA

US Senator Cory Booker sets record with 24-hour marathon speech

Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able” in a move of defiance against President Donald Trump's actions.