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USA

New video shows moment Orion capsule hatch opens after splashdown

New footage shows the excitement when US Navy divers reach and open the hatch on the Orion capsule of Artemis II reaching the astronauts for the first time in 10 days after their trip to the moon.

15/04/2026

World

Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York court

The judge declared a mistrial last June after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the case amid a jury-room feud.

14/04/2026

USA

Trump refuses to apologise after clash with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war

Despite widespread criticism including Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's rare rebuke after the US president lambasted the US-born pontiff for being "weak on crime," Trump said no to an apology to the Catholic Church's Holy Father while reiterating his claims.

14/04/2026

Cinema

Cinematic treasure: Lost Georges Méliès film found in US attic

A cinematic treasure trove has been unearthed in the US after an old family chest, which had remained sealed for over a century, was finally opened. Among the ten reels it contained was a forgotten film by French cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, entitled 'Gugusse et l'automate'.

14/04/2026

Space

What's next for NASA after Artemis II's lunar fly-by?

Artemis II brought humans the farthest they have ever gone around the Moon, but NASA is already looking ahead to future missions.

14/04/2026

No Comment

Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stay

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.

14/04/2026

No Comment

Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break

Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000.

14/04/2026

USA

Judge tosses Trump $10bn defamation suit against Wall Street Journal

The judge, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, gave Trump the opportunity to amend his complaint and refile the suit by 27 April.

13/04/2026

Business

Goldman Sachs posts best quarterly profit in five years with 18% jump

Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter results, the best in five years, with quarterly profit rising 18% to $5.4 billion (€4.6bn), as the bank highlighted increased volatility due to geopolitical tensions.

13/04/2026

USA

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV in ongoing feud over Iran war

The US president launches an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's rejection of the Iran war, accusing him of being "weak on crime" and hurting the Catholic Church.

13/04/2026

USA

“I’m not a fan of Pope Leo”: Trump criticises pontiff over Iran comments

US President Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV following comments on the Iran conflict, calling him “very liberal” and saying he was “not a fan” of the pontiff.

13/04/2026

Destinations

Why cruise passengers are missing out on Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’

Tracy Arm, a majestic fjord located southeast of Juneau, is being skipped by major cruise lines this season following a massive landslide last summer.

12/04/2026

USA

NASA's Artemis II crew back on earth after record-breaking moon voyage

With their flight now complete, the four astronauts have set NASA up for a moon landing by another crew in just two years and a full-blown moon base within the decade.

11/04/2026

USA

JD Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US during planned talks in Pakistan

The US vice president said he was "looking forward to negotiations" in Pakistan as UK Prime Minister Starmer classified the ceasefire as "fragile".

10/04/2026

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