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US confirms deadly attack in the Caribbean

The Trump Administration confirm a deadly attack in Caribbean waters that left four dead on 10 November, bringing to 80 the number of people killed in 'Operation Southern Spear'. The US president announces that he had “sort of made up" his "mind” on further military action against Venezuela.

15/11/2025

USA

Trump orders investigation into alleged Epstein ties to Clinton, banks

Trump has ordered Justice chief Pam Bondi to launch an investigation into links between prominent Democrats, including former US President Bill Clinton, and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein after new emails released by Congress.

14/11/2025

Economy

Trump touts Western hemisphere trade deals amid grocery price pressure

Trump announced a series of trade and tariff deals as a way to counter criticism over rising food costs, framing them as a boost to supply chains and cheaper imports such as bananas and coffee.

14/11/2025

Nutrition

Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancers

Women who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of developing polyps that can lead to cancer compared with women who ate the least.

14/11/2025

USA

US designates four European 'Antifa' groups as terrorist organisations

The US State Department labelled four European far-left groups as terrorist organisations, including Germany's Antifa Ost and Italy's International Revolutionary Front.

14/11/2025

USA

Watch: Seal jumps onto photographer’s boat to escape orcas

A harbor seal escaped a pod of hunting orcas by leaping onto a small boat carrying wildlife photographers in Washington’s Salish Sea. The whales circled and tried to dislodge it for nearly 20 minutes before giving up, allowing the seal to ride to safety and slip back into the water.

14/11/2025

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Blue Origin launches NASA’s twin Mars orbiters, lands booster for the first time

Blue Origin successfully launched NASA’s twin Mars orbiters on the New Glenn rocket and achieved its first booster landing, marking a major milestone for the company’s lunar and deep-space ambitions.

14/11/2025

Economy

No more pennies for your thoughts? US stops minting 1 cent coin

The US Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last penny on Wednesday, marking the latest step in the 1-cent coin's demise.

13/11/2025

Business

Disney posts mixed earnings as streaming, parks offset TV slump

Disney delivered stronger streaming and theme-park results but weaker TV and film earnings in the fourth quarter, while an unresolved licensing standoff with YouTube continues to cloud its performance.

13/11/2025

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US ends penny production after more than 230 years

The United States has struck its final penny after more than two centuries, ending production due to rising manufacturing costs and declining relevance.

13/11/2025

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US government shutdown ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill

Trump signs a funding bill that ends the record 43-day government shutdown after weeks of political deadlock.

13/11/2025

USA

US House votes to end longest government shutdown in US history

The signing ceremony came just hours after the House passed the measure on a mostly party-line vote of 222-209. The Senate had already passed the measure Monday.

13/11/2025

USA

White House slams emails suggesting Trump knew about Epstein's conduct

The White House criticised the email release as an attempt by Democrats to push a "fake narrative" to distract from Trump's achievements as president.

12/11/2025

Tech News

Anthropic to invest $50 billion in new data centres to meet AI demand

Anthropic said the investment is needed to meet growing demand for its AI chatbot Claude.

12/11/2025

Tech News

AI-powered robots are ‘unsafe’ for personal use, scientists warn

The AI models were prone to safety failures and discrimination, a new study found.

12/11/2025

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First snow of the season: Record cold hits southeastern US as 18 million under freeze warning

A rare cold snap has plunged the southeastern United States into record-low temperatures, with freeze warnings impacting 18 million people across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

12/11/2025

Tech News

Watchdog group calls on OpenAI to scrap AI video app Sora

The group is raising alarm about the dangers of letting people create AI videos on just about anything they can type into a prompt.

12/11/2025

Economy

How a 50-Year mortgage could reshape homeownership in the US

The White House is considering backing a 50-year mortgage plan to help alleviate the country's home affordability crisis. Experts say the proposal has several drawbacks.

12/11/2025

Destinations

How sports are powering Las Vegas’s new era of tourism

From sports spectacles like the Super Bowl and Formula One to immersive tech marvels like The Sphere, Vegas is continuing to offer one-of-a-kind entertainment and cutting-edge experiences.

11/11/2025

USA

Trump vows to support Syrian leadership following historic meeting

Trump welcomed Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa into a US-led global coalition to fight the Islamic State group and later said he plans to meet with the Syrian leader again.

11/11/2025

USA

US Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The final Senate vote, 60-40, broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits.

11/11/2025

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Red panda cubs see snow for the first time at a US zoo

Zoo Knoxville officials say the brothers -named Mr. Darcy and Dr. Wallace - explored their habitat, enjoyed a snack and even a short nap in the snow flurries.

10/11/2025

Travel News

What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed by the US shutdown

Major carriers, including Delta, United, American and Southwest, are offering refunds and fare waivers.

10/11/2025

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Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending lava fountains 330 metres high

Kilauea Volcano erupted for the 36th time since December 2024, with lava fountains reaching 330 metres high.

10/11/2025

Space

Blue Origin’s second megarocket launch postponed due to weather

The rocket launch scheduled for Sunday afternoon was scrubbed due to weather. Blue Origin says its next launch will take place no earlier than 12 November.

10/11/2025

Economy

Trump proposes $2,000 payments to Americans to show tariff benefits

US President Donald Trump has proposed issuing payments of at least $2,000 to all Americans, apart from those in high-income brackets, saying the move would highlight the benefits of his tariff policy.

10/11/2025