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Horse rescued from pond in New York by police and neighbours

The 1,300-pound horse fell through the ice in a pond in upstate New York but was later rescued.

Culture news

Chappell Roan and Dave Grohl memorabilia sold at LA wildfire auction

Outfits, instruments and memorabilia were auctioned off as part of the Give A Frock campaign to raise money for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Culture news

‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ star found dead aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg played Buffy's younger sister Dawn Summers in the beloved series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, as well as Georgina Sparks in the teen drama Gossip Girl.

USA

Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on the European Union

Trump said the EU was formed to 'screw the US,' that Kyiv could forget about NATO accession, and praised tech mogul Elon Musk for his DOGE efforts during his first cabinet meeting of his second term.

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Italy

US military base in Italy locked down over 'security incident'

Personnel working at the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily were instructed to take shelter where they were.

Tech News

US government tech workers resign rather than help Musk's DOGE

The staffers refused to use their technical expertise to "dismantle critical public services".

USA

US judge refuses to overturn Trump's AP White House ban

A federal judge, appointed by US President Donald Trump, denied the request by the news agency after it was barred from presidential events.

Culture news

Trump in meltdown over bombshell revelations in new tell-all book

The new exposé by journalist Michael Wolff comes out today and the Trump team are already using some colourful language to deny some of the revelations. Here's the lowdown.

Europe News

UN backs European call for Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly has rejected a US resolution that urges an end to the war in Ukraine due to its failure to note Russian aggression.

Canada

Tens of thousands sign petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship

The parliamentary petition argues that tech billionaire Elon Musk's alliance with US President Donald Trump is a threat to Canada's sovereignty.

Business

Apple to create 20,000 US jobs to shield operations against tariffs

The tech giant plans to spend $500 billion (€477.50bn) in the country over the next four years, bolstering domestic production as more tariffs loom.

USA

Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Bongino's appointment means two staunch allies of the US president will lead the country's principal federal law enforcement agency.

World News

Trump announces new round of Ukraine peace talks with Russia

The first round of negotiations in Riyadh on Tuesday prompted European allies to rally around Volodymyr Zelenskyy, nervous about Trump's perceived pivot to Moscow and fears that talks would take place without Ukraine's direct involvement and favour Russia.

Culture news

One month in, how has Trump impacted culture around the world?

From raging against DEI initiatives to taking over the Kennedy Center, Trump has used his first month in office to severely change the cultural landscape of the USA.

Europe News

US delegation cancels Zelenskyy-Trump’s envoy press conference

The press conference with Keith Kellogg and the Ukrainian president was called off in Kyiv on Thursday, just one day after Trump called Zelenskyy a "dictator" and criticised his leadership.

Business

Why is Turkey sending thousands of tonnes of eggs to US buyers?

A preliminary agreement between the two countries means 15,000 tonnes of eggs will be sent to the US by July.

Health news

WHO in ‘stop the bleeding phase’ due to US exit, Europe head says

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assessing the impact of the United States' withdrawal, taking short-term measures, and considering structural reorganisation, Hans Kluge, Director of WHO Europe, told the European Parliament.

Europe News

Donald Trump says 'EU has been very unfair to us'

Top trade officials for the bloc said they were interested in opening negotiations with the White House to strike mutually beneficial trade deals.

Europe News

EU lawmakers to discuss tech rules with US officials in Washington

The visit by MEPs comes after a range of criticism from the Donald Trump administration about EU regulation.

China

US accuses China of 'dangerous' helicopter moves near disputed island

The Philippines said China's crew flew within 3 metres of its plane in the airspace above Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday.