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
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
USA Trump's apocalyptic ultimatum to Iran: How serious is his threat? US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night. What are the possible scenarios? Euronews explains: 07/04/2026
Culture news Ex-Migos rapper Offset 'stable' after being gunned down in Florida US rapper Offset is reportedly in a stable condition after being shot at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. It comes four years after his cousin Takeoff, another member of the popular hip-hop trio Migos, was fatal gunned down in Texas in 2022. 07/04/2026
Economy Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation? The US Federal Reserve is weighing whether to raise interest rates for the first time in years as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and pushes inflation further above target. 07/04/2026
Tech News OpenAI backs robot taxes and shorter workweeks in AI push The company believes that AIs will soon become smarter than humans, which will have a drastic effect on how people work, live and pay taxes. 07/04/2026
Culture news Rare Marilyn Monroe artefacts unveiled ahead of Hollywood Icon exhibit Previewed in New York, the Icon Collection brings together clothing, documents and personal artefacts - including Monroe’s final signed cheque and items linked to her famous 1962 performance for President JFK. 05/04/2026
USA Trump says US can open Strait of Hormuz with 'a little more time' Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war. 03/04/2026
Economy Trump unveils up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs Companies in the EU, Japan, Korea and Switzerland face a lower, capped tariff rate under existing trade agreements with the US. 03/04/2026
Space Artemis II astronauts begin journey towards Moon day after liftoff The so-called translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week. 03/04/2026
USA Pete Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration. 03/04/2026
USA Trump sacks attorney general and replaces with ex-personal lawyer Bondi has reportedly drawn Trump's ire by falling short with efforts to prosecute perceived opponents such as former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. 02/04/2026
USA US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez Washington has lifted sanctions on Rodríguez, boosting her legitimacy as a US-recognised leader and opening doors for closer oil and business ties. 02/04/2026
Culture news Fleetwood Mac star attacked by woman with ‘unknown substance’ The “stalking suspect” reportedly threw something on Lindsey Buckingham and then ran away. An arrest is expected soon. 02/04/2026
No Comment Watch: NASA's Artemis II rocket launches on historic Moon mission A NASA rocket carrying four astronauts blasted off from Florida, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years. 02/04/2026
Destinations Game on in Sin City: How Las Vegas is betting big on sport and events Following a fall in visitation in 2025, the Nevada city’s tourism industry is counting on major league sport, iconic attractions and new value-driven offers to turn its fortunes around. 02/04/2026
USA Trump: Iran 'objectives are nearing completion' but more strikes ahead Speaking in his first national address since the war began on 28 February, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the offensive was worth the effort. 02/04/2026
Space Artemis II astronauts launch for historic lunar voyage The voyage should last approximately 10 days in total, and aims to pave the way for a Moon landing in 2028. 02/04/2026