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Tech News

Reddit sues Anthropic for 'scraping' comments to train its chatbot

Social media company Reddit sued artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic for allegedly "scraping" user comments to train its chatbot Claude.

05/06/2025

USA

Trump launches probe into Biden's actions as US president

The sitting US president launched an investigation into his predecessor's administration, suggesting it hid Joe Biden's "cognitive decline" from the public.

05/06/2025

USA

Trump announces new travel bans and entry restrictions on 19 countries

The ban is set to go into effect on Monday, barring nationals of a dozen countries from entering the United States, in a resurrection of his controversial first term “Muslim ban” policy.

05/06/2025

Europe News

How to survive a visit to the Oval Office: A guide for leaders

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing for a crucial visit to the White House, where he faces a potential grilling. However, according to experts, leaders now have several options when preparing those meetings in the White House.

04/06/2025

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Iconic Goodyear airships honoured a century after first flight

Goodyear's iconic airships are taking to the skies over an Ohio city this week to mark 100 years since the company's first branded blimp took flight.

04/06/2025

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Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season

New Orleans honoured its first responders on Tuesday with a “Blessing of the Fleet,” marking the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in a unique ceremony.

04/06/2025

Tech News

Meta becomes latest tech giant to go nuclear to power AI ambitions

Meta is the latest tech giant to strike a deal with a US energy corporation to power its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI).

04/06/2025

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