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Economy

US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war fuels energy price shock

US consumer prices rose sharply in March, with headline inflation climbing to 3.3% year-on-year as energy costs spiked in the wake of the Iran war, official data showed on Friday.

10/04/2026

USA

US First Lady Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein abuse

Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges involving minors, but the scandal has repeatedly overshadowed Trump's second presidency.

09/04/2026

USA

Trump again berates NATO, calls it 'disappointing'

Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join the Iran war had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance.

09/04/2026

Space

Artemis II astronauts brace for a 13-minute 'fireball' return to Earth

The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California.

09/04/2026

Tech News

Court rejects Anthropic appeal over US national security risk label

The debate started when Anthropic refused to give the US government unfettered access to its AI chatbot, Claude.

09/04/2026

Culture news

'Infantile name calling': George Clooney responds to White House slur

The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful movies and terrible acting ability.” Now, the actor has responded, calling the comments “infantile name calling”.

09/04/2026

Moments

100 years of Route 66: The ultimate drive on America’s ‘Mother Road’

With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to attract travellers wanting to experience one of the world’s most iconic road trips.

09/04/2026

Culture news

'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs death

Perry, 54, had openly struggled for decades with addictions, but had appeared to colleagues to be beating his demons when he died in 2023.

08/04/2026

USA

Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability

The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left facing scrutiny over why and for what did the US get into war.

08/04/2026

Tech News

What happens when AI becomes too powerful? Anthropic is finding out

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence model Mythos Preview is not ready for a public launch because of the ways cybercriminals and spies could abuse it.

08/04/2026

Travel News

Road trips for gig trips: New app can curate music travel itineraries

Music tourism has become one of travel’s hottest trends and now a US-based app is aiming for similar chart-topping popularity.

08/04/2026

Business

Bill Ackman proposes €56 billion acquisition of Universal Music Group

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has proposed a €56 billion deal to merge Universal Music Group with a US acquisition vehicle, delivering shareholders a 78% premium and a potential New York Stock Exchange listing.

07/04/2026

USA

Trump's apocalyptic ultimatum to Iran: How serious is his threat?

US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night. What are the possible scenarios? Euronews explains:

07/04/2026

Culture news

Ex-Migos rapper Offset 'stable' after being gunned down in Florida

US rapper Offset is reportedly in a stable condition after being shot at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. It comes four years after his cousin Takeoff, another member of the popular hip-hop trio Migos, was fatal gunned down in Texas in 2022.

07/04/2026

Economy

Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation?

The US Federal Reserve is weighing whether to raise interest rates for the first time in years as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and pushes inflation further above target.

07/04/2026

Tech News

OpenAI backs robot taxes and shorter workweeks in AI push

The company believes that AIs will soon become smarter than humans, which will have a drastic effect on how people work, live and pay taxes.

07/04/2026

Culture news

Rare Marilyn Monroe artefacts unveiled ahead of Hollywood Icon exhibit

Previewed in New York, the Icon Collection brings together clothing, documents and personal artefacts - including Monroe’s final signed cheque and items linked to her famous 1962 performance for President JFK.

05/04/2026

USA

Trump says US can open Strait of Hormuz with 'a little more time'

Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.

03/04/2026

Economy

Trump unveils up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs

Companies in the EU, Japan, Korea and Switzerland face a lower, capped tariff rate under existing trade agreements with the US.

03/04/2026

Space

Artemis II astronauts begin journey towards Moon day after liftoff

The so-called translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.

03/04/2026

USA

Pete Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on

Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration.

03/04/2026

USA

Trump sacks attorney general and replaces with ex-personal lawyer

Bondi has reportedly drawn Trump's ire by falling short with efforts to prosecute perceived opponents such as former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

02/04/2026

USA

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Washington has lifted sanctions on Rodríguez, boosting her legitimacy as a US-recognised leader and opening doors for closer oil and business ties.

02/04/2026

Culture news

Fleetwood Mac star attacked by woman with ‘unknown substance’

The “stalking suspect” reportedly threw something on Lindsey Buckingham and then ran away. An arrest is expected soon.

02/04/2026

No Comment

Watch: NASA's Artemis II rocket launches on historic Moon mission

A NASA rocket carrying four astronauts blasted off from Florida, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

02/04/2026

Destinations

Game on in Sin City: How Las Vegas is betting big on sport and events

Following a fall in visitation in 2025, the Nevada city’s tourism industry is counting on major league sport, iconic attractions and new value-driven offers to turn its fortunes around.

02/04/2026