USA

USA

Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now,' Marco Rubio says

The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War.

04/06/2026

Sport

New York mayor Mamdani and Bastian Schweinsteiger unveil World Cup trophy

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger welcomed the World Cup trophy to New York as part of FIFA's official Trophy Tour ahead of the 2026 tournament.

04/06/2026

Business

SpaceX targets biggest IPO in history with $1.75tn valuation

The company said on Wednesday that it plans to list its shares at $135 each. The offering would value SpaceX at around $1.77tn (€1.56tn), making it one of the world's most valuable listed companies and potentially the largest IPO in history.

04/06/2026

USA

US House votes war powers act to rein in Trump's military actions

House lawmakers voted 215-208 on the resolution, with four Republicans joining Democrats, an outcome that saw cheers erupting in the House chamber in what is a clear rebuke of Trump’s war strategy.

04/06/2026

Europe

Germany fails to gain seat on UN Security Council

In secret ballots cast by the General Assembly for the European seats, Portugal and Austria received 134 and 131 votes respectively, while Germany received 104.

03/06/2026

USA

FBI fatally shoot man holding hostages in California, police say

Nearby buildings, including City Hall and the police headquarters, were evacuated and some roads were temporarily closed during the hostage situation.

03/06/2026

USA

Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f****** crazy' in row over Lebanon

The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.

03/06/2026

Tech News

Anthropic widens Mythos testing despite warnings of mass cyberattacks

Anthropic is expanding access to Mythos, its powerful cybersecurity model, to 150 new partners across more than 15 countries even as the company warns that a successful attack on any of their systems could affect more than 100 million people.

03/06/2026

Tech News

Trump offers pre-release AI vetting after Anthropic security scare

AI companies will be able to get their models voluntarily checked by Donald Trump's administration a month before their release, according to the order.

03/06/2026

Culture news

'Beauty and the Beast' singer, Peabo Bryson, dies aged 75

Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75. Best known for his Disney duets on 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle on 'Aladdin', Bryson's voice was widely regarded as 'extraordinary'.

03/06/2026

Economy

New US tariffs target EU among 60 economies over forced labour imports

The EU and UK are among the economies targeted by a new US tariff proposal linked to forced labour imports, potentially reopening trade tensions just weeks after Brussels reached a deal with Washington.

03/06/2026

Destinations

Seattle: A World Cup host city travel guide

Known as the Emerald City, Seattle will host World Cup games for the first time - including the USA's second group D fixture.

03/06/2026

Destinations

San Francisco Bay Area: A World Cup host travel guide

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host six fixtures during the World Cup – five group-stage games and a Round of 32 clash.

03/06/2026

USA

Massive drug tunnel uncovered beneath US-Mexico border

US authorities released footage of a sophisticated tunnel running beneath the US-Mexico border, saying it was used to smuggle more than $45 million worth of cocaine from Tijuana into California.

02/06/2026

USA

‘You’re f****** crazy’: Trump clashes with Netanyahu over Lebanon

Trump rebukes Benjamin Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation, warning strikes risk isolating Israel and derailing Iran talks, according to reports

02/06/2026

Health news

Could a blood test spot Alzheimer’s risk even before symptoms begin?

Scientists have developed a blood test that could spot signals of Alzheimer's disease at a much younger age.

02/06/2026

USA

Republicans press Trump over controversial €1.5bn settlement fund

US President Donald Trump's Anti-Weaponisation Fund, launched to compensate individuals who believe they were subjected to politically motivated investigations, is being questioned by senators in his own party.

02/06/2026

Europe

US considering expanding nuclear weapons deployments in Europe

The US is reportedly in talks to expand nuclear weapons hosting in Europe, with Poland and the Baltic states eyed for NATO dual-capable aircraft bases.

02/06/2026

USA

Seven killed in Iowa shooting, including gunman

A shooting across several locations in Muscatine, Iowa, has left seven people dead, including the gunman.

02/06/2026

Markets

Five things to know about Anthropic's stock market debut plans

Anthropic appears to have gained an early lead over OpenAI in the race to go public. Its IPO filing signals that one of the industry's biggest players could become the first major generative AI company to reach public markets.

02/06/2026

USA

Pentagon bans journalists from press office, cites classified material

The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the space as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a secure area used for handling classified information.

02/06/2026

Destinations

Miami: A World Cup host city travel guide

With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.

02/06/2026

Destinations

Boston: A World Cup host city travel guide

France, England, Scotland and Norway are among the nations who will play World Cup group games at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough.

02/06/2026

USA

‘I felt a vibration’: Resident describes powerful meteor explosion over Massachusetts

A Massachusetts resident described feeling her apartment shake after a meteor exploded high above New England, releasing energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT, according to NASA.

01/06/2026

USA

Driver with no right hand ticketed for using phone in her right hand

Bodycam video from Florida shows a police officer issuing a texting-while-driving citation to a woman, despite her not having a right hand. The ticket has since been recommended for dismissal, according to US media reports.

01/06/2026

Residences

Luxury New York hotel unveils $1m World Cup final package

At The Mark hotel in Manhattan, football fans are in for a treat – provided they have a million dollars to spare for this lavish World Cup final experience.

01/06/2026