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USA

US defence secretary to skip NATO-led meeting on Ukraine military aid

In a first for the US, the Pentagon chief will not attend a meeting of the group orchestrating military support to Ukraine, a Washington official told Euronews.

04/06/2025

Health news

US foiled plan to bring toxic fungus from China to university lab

A scientific journal describes the fungus as a "potential agroterrorism weapon" that can be used against crops and people.

04/06/2025

Economy

Trump doubles US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50%

The UK is the only nation exempt from the tariff increase after it struck a deal with the US early last month.

04/06/2025

USA

Elon Musk calls Trump's flagship budget bill 'disgusting abomination'

The tech billionaire blasted Trump’s signature bill to cut taxes and boost defence spending — a sharp break from his previously steadfast loyalty to the president.

04/06/2025

Health news

US health officials urge all travellers to get measles vaccinations

The vaccination guidance comes as countries face an uptick in measles cases this year, including Europe.

03/06/2025

Space

Donald Trump withdraws Elon Musk associate as his pick to lead NASA

Trump withdrew the candidacy of Jared Isaacman, an associate of tech billionaire Elon Musk, to be the next head of the US space agency, NASA.

02/06/2025

USA

Attacker injures eight at Israeli hostages rally in Colorado

Police alleged the attacker shouted "Free Palestine" before throwing an incendiary device into the crowd.

02/06/2025

USA

EU 'strongly regrets' Trump's 50% steel and aluminium tariff hike

During a rally at a steel plant the US president announced that he will double tariffs on steel imports. Afterwards, he announced the same for aluminium. The measure, which would hit Europe hard, is supposed to come into force on 4 June.

31/05/2025

USA

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff

Musk, who wore all black, including a T-shirt that said “The Dogefather,” nodded along as the president listed contracts that had been cut under his watch.

31/05/2025

USA

US court lets Trump end protections for nearly 1 million immigrants

The administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge in Boston blocked the administration’s push to end the protection programme.

30/05/2025

USA

Worry among Chinese students as US unveils plans to revoke some visas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visa rules would also be tightened to increase scrutiny of applicants from China and Hong Kong.

29/05/2025

Economy

US economy falls 0.2% in the first quarter, hit by Trump's trade war

First-quarter growth was brought down by a surge in imports as companies in the United States hurried to bring in foreign goods before the president imposed massive import taxes.

29/05/2025

Economy

What happens to Trump’s tariffs now a court has knocked them down?

The court’s decision blocks the tariffs Trump imposed last month on almost all US trading partners and levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico and Canada.

29/05/2025

USA

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration and DOGE cost-cutting agency

Musk said on X he hoped the DOGE mission would only “strengthen over time” and become a “way of life in the government” as he announced his stepping back from the cost-cutting agency created under the Trump administration.

29/05/2025

USA

US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs

The New York-based US Court of International Trade delivered the ruling dealing a crucial blow to President Trump’s signature set of economic policies which have rattled global markets, frustrated trade partners and raised fears of growing inflation.

29/05/2025

Culture news

Kevin Costner sued over unscripted rape scene in 'Horizon'

According to lead stunt double Devyn LaBella, she was forced to perform an unscripted rape scene without proper protocols. Her lawsuit alleges that she was brought in without advance warning, preparation or consent.

28/05/2025

Lifestyle

Pink diamond with ties to Marie Antoinette’s daughter heads to auction

A rare 10.38-carat pink diamond with ties to Marie Antoinette’s daughter is going up for auction at Christie's in New York in June and could fetch up to $5 million (€4.4m).

28/05/2025

USA

Fearing Trump ire, corporate America ditches Pride month

After many years of sponsoring traditional Pride events in the United States, some big companies are yielding to pressure from the Trump administration to ditch DEI policies.

28/05/2025

wellbeing

Is 'brain rot' real? Brain experts weigh in on the impact of screens

Is the overconsumption of "trivial or unchallenging" content online or on social media platforms causing our brains to deteriorate?

28/05/2025

Europe News

Turkey says it's ready to host another round of Russia-Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump warns his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire” as the Kremlin intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and peace efforts appear to stall.

28/05/2025

USA

NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut public media funding

The lawsuit alleges that Trump is acting to contravene the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private non-profit corporation set up to distribute federal funding to NPR and PBS, which is intended to insulate the system from political interference.

27/05/2025

USA

Trump moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

President Donald Trump has railed against Harvard, the US's oldest and wealthiest university, calling it a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.

27/05/2025

No Comment

Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

Thousands across the US are commemorating the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder with vigils, concerts, and church services.

27/05/2025

USA

Trump honours veterans and fallen soldiers in Memorial Day ceremony

US President Donald Trump honoured US soldiers who died in combat in a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, calling them “America’s best and bravest”.

27/05/2025

No Comment

Roaming roosters claim the streets of Miami

Flamingos and parrots may be Miami’s best-known birds, but it’s the roosters and hens that have taken over its streets and stolen the spotlight.

26/05/2025

USA

Trump says Putin has gone 'crazy' after latest strike on Ukraine

"He's killing a lot of people. And I don't know what the hell happened to Putin," the US president told reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday, adding that he would "absolutely" consider imposing new sanctions against Russia.

26/05/2025