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Nature

Can this endurance swimmer reverse 50 years of shark fear since Jaws?

Jaws instilled fear in the public - which director Steven Spielberg regrets - but also inspired people to take a greater interest in the predator.

15/05/2025

Health news

Girls who eat healthier may get their periods later, study finds

Early menstruation has been linked to health issues later in life, making the time around puberty important for long-term well-being, researchers said.

15/05/2025

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US Naval Academy students scale greased monument in annual tradition

Freshmen at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis tackled the slippery Herndon Monument on Wednesday, marking the end of their gruelling first year, known as “plebe year.”

15/05/2025

USA

Trump’s sanctions on ICC halt tribunal's work, staffers claim

According to ICC staff members, sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have made it near impossible for the tribunal to conduct basic tasks, let alone seek justice for victims of war crimes.

15/05/2025

Health news

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, but remain far above EU levels

An estimated 80,000 people in the US died from drug overdoses in 2024.

15/05/2025

Business

Faulty brakes: Ford recalls some 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs

The US carmaker is recalling two models manufactured between 2022 and 2024, after they received dozens of warranty reports pointing to a potential risk of the brake system.

15/05/2025

USA

Trump calls top Democrat Schumer a 'Palestinian' over Qatar jet row

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has angered US President Donald Trump over his scrutiny of Qatar's offer of a luxury aircraft as a gift.

14/05/2025

USA

Menendez brothers now eligible for parole after judge reduces sentence

Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, had their sentences reduced to 50 years to life and are now eligible for parole.

14/05/2025

Business

Mercedes moving production of its GLC SUV from Germany to the US

Due to the US President’s tariff policy, carmakers across the globe are considering boosting their local US-based production.

13/05/2025

Culture news

Trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins in New York

Prosecutors called two witnesses to the stand to testify in the first day of the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York. The hip hop star is facing a five count indictment that could land him at least 15 years and up to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

13/05/2025

Travel News

Travel companies feel the impact of slump in demand for US holidays

7.1 million visitors entered the US from overseas in the first three months of this year, 3.3 per cent fewer than during the same period in 2024.

12/05/2025

USA

Trump defends prospect of Qatar gifting plane to use as Air Force One

US officials say the jet could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft — a gift donated from a foreign government worth an unprecedented amount.

12/05/2025

Markets

Stocks jump, gold tumbles as US and China trade talks progress

An agreement from the US and China to reduce tariffs for 90 days has boosted European markets after global indexes rallied hours earlier on hopes of a breakthrough.

12/05/2025

Healthcare

German woman rid of cancer after new double-lung transplant surgery

The surgery method could offer new hope for some late-stage cancer patients who are out of other options.

11/05/2025

Nature

The case of ‘air fryer crab lady’ and what people will do for clicks

Ever wonder what happens when you put live animals in an air fryer? Turns out they die horribly. But that wasn’t common knowledge for one TikTok user.

10/05/2025

Health news

Scientists develop tool to predict biological age using just a selfie

The tool has some limitations, but could eventually be used to help predict health outcomes, the researchers said.

09/05/2025

USA

Trump allies criticise newly elected US pope over social media posts

Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, appears to have reposted articles critical of Donald Trump and JD Vance on X.

09/05/2025

Earth News

US to stop tracking cost of extreme weather fuelled by climate change

For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes.

09/05/2025

Health news

Which cancers are rising among people under age 50?

While cancer diagnoses are increasing among younger people, death rates are not rising for most cancers, the study found.

09/05/2025

Climate

Wildfire smoke is killing hundreds of people in the US every year

It is one of the first studies to isolate the effect of climate change on mortality, and shows how far-reaching wildfire smoke events can be.

08/05/2025

Health news

Who is Casey Means, Donald Trump's pick for the US' top doctor?

The physician-turned-wellness influencer is a close ally of Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary.

08/05/2025

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Tourists roam Alcatraz ruins as Trump floats prison comeback

US President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Alcatraz Island return to its former role as a high-security prison, more than 60 years after it closed.

07/05/2025

USA

Biden calls Trump's approach to Russia 'modern-day appeasement'

In his first interview since the end of his presidency, Biden warned that the Trump administration is eroding the world's trust in the US.

07/05/2025

Economy

US imports hit record high as businesses seek to avoid tariffs

The surge in US imports was mainly driven by consumer goods such as pharmaceuticals, as businesses attempt to stockpile in order to avoid further tariffs.

07/05/2025

Business

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy in a bid to cut its debt

The publicly traded wellness company, which has been struggling to keep its business afloat, announced plans to file for bankruptcy as part of a reorganisation plan with a group of its lenders.

07/05/2025

USA

US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland

It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries.

07/05/2025