USA

Nature

Over 1,000 beagles seek forever homes after ‘landmark’ rescue mission

The rescue has been called a “landmark breakthrough for animal welfare”.

04/05/2026

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Massive sea lion “Chonkers” draws crowds in San Francisco

A massive Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become a popular attraction at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, drawing visitors and social media attention.

03/05/2026

Europe

Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further'

Trump indicated without sharing details that a substantial further reduction of US troop presence in Germany was imminent, just a day after the Pentagon announced a withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers. Trump has also threatened earlier in the week to rollback troops in Spain and Italy.

03/05/2026

USA

Trump sceptical new Iranian peace proposal would lead to deal

The US president had earlier in the week refused another Iranian proposal, saying Tehran is not willing to give Washington what it “needs to have” to strike a deal.

03/05/2026

Nutrition

What the children of 100-year-olds actually eat

Children of centenarians scored relatively well on diet quality, yet still fell short of recommended intake levels for several foods.

03/05/2026

USA

Trump says Iran hostilities 'have terminated' in letter to Congress

Trump sidestepped a legal deadline for gaining approval from members of Congress over his war in Iran as he sends a letter to top lawmakers claiming that hostilities have ended due to the ongoing ceasefire.

02/05/2026

USA

Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years

The budget airline had hoped for a government bailout to arrive on Friday to prevent it from going out of business. The Trump administration announced on Friday that it had offered the airline its final proposal, but a deal could not be reached.

02/05/2026

USA

Trump to withdraw 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany amid Merz spat

Trump had earlier threatened to pull some US troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval with the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has upended the Middle East and caused a global oil price crisis.

02/05/2026

No Comment

King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute

King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland.

01/05/2026

Tech News

Musk and OpenAI lawyer spar on third day of trial

Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of asking misleading questions designed to trick him and the jury, as the high-stakes trial against ChatGPT maker entered the third day.

01/05/2026

USA

Trump mulls US troop cuts in Italy and Spain over Iran war row

Trump suggested his administration was also looking into reducing its presence in Spain and Italy over clashes with their leaders on the war in Iran. The comments come just one day after the US president made a similar proposal in Germany.

01/05/2026

Space

Pluto should be classified as a planet again, says NASA’s top official

Almost 20 years after the debate appeared to be settled, Pluto is back in the spotlight.

01/05/2026

USA

Man accused of trying to kill Trump agrees to remain jailed

Cole Tomas Allen was also charged on Monday with two additional firearms counts, including discharging a weapon during a crime of violence.

30/04/2026

The Cube

Debunking claims Ukraine ambassador stole wine at WHCD shooting

Social media users have misleadingly claimed that viral footage shows Ukraine's ambassador to the US stealing bottles of champagne from vacant tables, amid the chaos following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

30/04/2026

Europe

Kyiv shuns Moscow's 'Victory Day truce' asking for long-term ceasefire

After the Easter truce, Moscow is now proposing a Victory Day parade ceasefire as the Kremlin is concerned over Ukraine’s long-range striking capabilities. Moscow has already scaled down the parade, where for the first time in years, Russian armoured columns will not be rolling on the Red Square.

30/04/2026

Europe

The "giant" heads home: After war missions and Maduro capture

The world’s largest aircraft carrier is set to return to the US after completing missions that included operations in the Iran war and the US mission in Venezuela that saw the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

30/04/2026

Business

Google parent Alphabet profit jumps 81% amid Big Tech earnings results

Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft all beat earnings expectations, as they reported on Wednesday, but Alphabet stood out, with its shares jumping 7% in extended trading on strong cloud growth.

30/04/2026

USA

US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25bn price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

30/04/2026

Economy

US Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell set to remain on board

A divided US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a third consecutive meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision is expected to be the last overseen by Chair Jerome Powell.

29/04/2026

No Comment

US opioid crisis: families speak out after Purdue Pharma sentencing

Relatives of opioid overdose victims reacted outside a US court after Purdue Pharma was sentenced over its role in the opioid crisis.

29/04/2026

The Cube

Conspiracies abound after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

US President Donald Trump is no stranger to theories alleging that attempts on his life are false flag operations.

29/04/2026

Tech News

‘Not OK to steal a charity’: Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial

In his opening statement, Musk’s lawyer, Steven Molo, said Altman and Brockman, with Microsoft’s help, had taken control of a charity “whose mission was the safe, open development of artificial intelligence”. Musk is seeking damages and Altman’s removal from OpenAI’s board.

29/04/2026

Europe

King Charles III celebrates UK-US alliance at White House state dinner

During the White House state dinner on Tuesday evening, King Charles III highlighted “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” in a largely jovial and lighthearted speech.

29/04/2026

USA

Watch: Key moments from King Charles III’s address to US Congress

King Charles III addressed US Congress, stressing the importance of the UK-US partnership in facing global challenges. Lawmakers applauded as he mixed humor, history and forward-looking remarks in a rare speech by a British monarch.

29/04/2026

USA

Former FBI director and Trump foe James Comey indicted again

Trump fired Comey in May 2017 amid an FBI investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump’s presidential campaign.

28/04/2026

USA

US has 'no closer friends than the British,' Trump tells King Charles

Trump’s up-and-down relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a particularly sour turn over the past several months as the president has sought to rally international support for the Iran war.

28/04/2026