Americas

World News

US 'obliterates' Iran's nuclear sites, Tehran says 'war starts now'

The US president was set to meet with his national security team on Saturday evening. He previously stated that he would delay a decision on US involvement in the conflict for up to two weeks.

22/06/2025

Tech News

Could using ChatGPT make you dumber? New study says it can

A new study shows that using ChatGPT could mean “a likely decrease” in learning skills and could internalise “shallow or biased perspectives”.

21/06/2025

Tech News

Tesla readies for possible robotaxi launch this weekend

Tesla could be launching its Cybercab over the weekend. Is the automaker ready?

20/06/2025

USA

US appeals court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard in LA

An appeals court has allowed US President Donald Trump to maintain control of National Guard troops in California, deployed after protests against immigration raids erupted in the city.

20/06/2025

Tech News

What is the US ‘bunker bomb’ that could be deployed in Iran?

One of the weapons the US could use in Iran to destroy nuclear facilities is a 30,000-pound ordnance designed to reach bunkers or underground targets.

19/06/2025

Climate

Why Hurricane Erick is quickly strengthening into dangerous storm

Erick’s explosive growth highlights rising rapid intensification of storms, with climate change a likely contributor.

19/06/2025

Space

SpaceX rocket explodes into giant fireball, but no injuries reported

Elon Musk's company asked locals not to approach the area while safing operations are underway.

19/06/2025

Business

Nippon Steel finalises US Steel takeover after state opposition

The pursuit by Nippon Steel of the Pittsburgh-based company has hindered by national security concerns

19/06/2025

USA

US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee on gender affirming care for minors

The decision comes as the Trump administration continues its push to regulate the lives of transgender people, including restricting access to sports competitions and dictating which public spaces they can use.

19/06/2025

Tech News

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Meta offered $100 million to poach staff

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, ChatGPT’s parent company, said that rival Meta is offering “giant” signing bonuses to his staff if they switch to work for them.

18/06/2025

Europe in Motion

Could Europe bring in top research talent from the US?

As Trump continues to cut research funding, a new analysis shows that up to a fifth of researchers in top US universities have previously studied in Europe, raising the question of how to attract them back to the EU.

18/06/2025

Tech News

Why was the US TikTok ban extended again?

US President Donald Trump signalled that he would give TikTok’s Chinese parent company another 75 days to find an American buyer for the platform or face a nationwide ban. But why all the extensions?

18/06/2025

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Indigenous protest as Brazil sells Amazon oil blocks

Indigenous groups and environmental activists rallied in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday as Brazil auctioned off oil blocks near the ecologically sensitive Amazon River mouth.

18/06/2025

Canada

G7 leaders fail to reach major agreements after Trump's early exit

The summit concluded with a broadly worded statement in which leaders of the G7 unanimously agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and called for de-escalation in the Middle East.

18/06/2025

USA

Massive military jet shuffle signals possible groundwork for US action

US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action.

17/06/2025

USA

Trump slams Macron's claims linking early G7 exit and Israel-Iran deal

The US president left the G7 summit in Canada one day early on Monday, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to say Trump left to work on the Israel-Iran ceasefire deal. Trump denied this on his Truth Social platform.

17/06/2025

Mexico

Gunmen shoot municipal mayor of southern Mexican state dead

Lilia Gema García Soto is the second mayor to be killed in the southern Mexican state this year.

16/06/2025

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Watch: Police use flash bangs and tear gas at LA 'No Kings' protest

Police in Los Angeles clashed with demonstrators over the weekend, hours ahead of an expected curfew, during nationwide protests against President Donald Trump.

16/06/2025

wellbeing

How expressing gratitude at home and work could transform your life

Proponents say expressing and receiving appreciation at work can help reduce stress, as well as improve your mood and outlook.

16/06/2025

Healthcare

Inside the fight over clinics that help US women defy abortion bans

After some US states tightened their abortion laws, women turned to telehealth clinics in more liberal states to access abortion medications.

16/06/2025

USA

Suspect charged with murder in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

Vance Boelter was arrested and charged with murder after shooting Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, killing Hortman and her husband.

16/06/2025

Europe

G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit amid volatile global picture

With other leaders wanting to talk to Trump in an effort to talk him out of imposing tariffs, the G7 summit risks being a series of bilateral conversations rather than a show of unity.

16/06/2025

Canada

What to expect at the G7 Summit attended by Trump and Zelenskyy

Israel's attack on Iran has added a new wrinkle to the global picture as G7 leaders gather in Kananaskis for a summit beginning Monday.

15/06/2025

USA

Trump hosts military parade amid 'No Kings' protests across US

A massive military parade commemorating the 250th birthday of the US Army, which coincides with President Donald Trump ’s 79th birthday, was staged in Washington, DC on Saturday.

15/06/2025

USA

US prepares for nationwide protests on day of Trump military parade

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests are planned across the US on Saturday, while Trump is set to attend a military parade in Washington to mark the army's 250th anniversary.

14/06/2025

USA

Iran says nuclear talks 'meaningless' despite 'second chance' offer

US President Donald Trump urged Iran to quickly reach an agreement on curbing its nuclear programme as Israel vowed to continue its bombardment of the country, but an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said talks with the US are now 'meaningless'.

13/06/2025