USA Minnesota immigration enforcement operation ending, border czar says While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota "dangerous criminal illegal aliens," many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained. 12/02/2026
Tech News AI or human? Question rise over who’s posting on social site Moltbook Moltbook claimed to be the exclusive social media site for autonomous agents, but a new study suggests there might be humans behind the posts. 12/02/2026
USA US general attorney clashes with lawmakers amid Epstein files furore Pam Bondi faced fierce criticism in the US Congress over redaction errors in Epstein documents, clashed with lawmakers and did not directly apologise to survivors during a heated hearing on Wednesday. 12/02/2026
Economy US House votes to overturn President Trump's tariffs on Canada Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to block the tariffs in a 219 to 211 vote. Trump is expected to veto the measure. 12/02/2026
Travel News Travel groups denounce US proposed changes to ESTA Travellers may soon need to share social media handles, selfies and extra personal details under proposed US travel rule changes. 12/02/2026
Culture news 'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48, family says Van Der Beek made a string of film and TV appearances after the hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" came to an end in 2003. 11/02/2026
USA Trump 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US nuclear talks with Iran continue Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. 11/02/2026
Business Activist Ancora fund moves to block Netflix takeover of Warner studios Ancora Holdings has built a $200mn stake and is backing Paramount’s richer rival bid, raising the prospect of a proxy fight over the future of one of Hollywood’s biggest media groups. 11/02/2026
Culture news New report claims Kurt Cobain's death is homicide staged as suicide The untimely demise of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is once again making headlines. More than 30 years since his death, a new forensic report suggests that the rocker’s death may have been a homicide staged as a suicide. 11/02/2026
No Comment Buddhist monks complete 3,700-kilometre 'Walk for Peace' to Washington A group of Theravada Buddhist monks arrived in the US capital after a 3,700-kilometre peace walk from Texas aimed at raising awareness about peace and meditation. 11/02/2026
Climate Trump EPA to gut key scientific finding underpinning US climate policy The 2009 'endangerment finding' is the legal underpinning of nearly all US climate regulations for planet-heating emissions. 11/02/2026
Markets Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show: Why is Cardi B upsetting traders? Cardi B joined singers Karol G and Young Miko, along with actors Jessica Alba and Pedro Pascal, during the halftime spectacle. 11/02/2026
Climate Water shortages and wildfires feared as snow drought hits west US While eastern states suffer bone-chilling cold, the west is facing the opposite problem. 11/02/2026
Europe News US expected to reassure allies over limiting NATO troop withdrawal The US is expected to commit to limiting the number of troops it will withdraw from NATO territory at a meeting of defence ministers Thursday. NATO is also due to announce plans for Arctic Sentry military mission to the High North in response to threats from Russia and China. 11/02/2026
USA Buddhist monks on 'Walk for Peace' across US arrive in Washington The monks in their saffron robes along with their rescue dog Aloka have captivated hearts on social media as they journeyed on foot from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington to advocate for peace. 10/02/2026
USA Maxwell refuses questions in US Congress and seeks pardon to testify Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from US lawmakers on Monday in connection with new Epstein investigations, while her attorney asked US President Trump for clemency. 10/02/2026
No Comment Fans with fireworks celebrate Super Bowl in Seattle streets Joyous fans packed the streets of Seattle on Sunday night, after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. Some launched fireworks near the Seahawks' home stadium, Lumen Field. 09/02/2026
USA CEO of The Washington Post steps down days after mass layoffs In an email to staff shared on social media by one of the newspaper's reporters, Will Lewis said it was "the right time for me to step aside." 08/02/2026
Culture news Speaking Spanish at the Super Bowl: Could Bad Bunny heal the USA? Bad Bunny's an all-Spanish performance at the 2026 Super Bowl coincides with a US immigration crackdown and the resurgence of debates over Puerto Rico's sovereignty and possible reintegration into the Spanish kingdom. 08/02/2026
USA Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington Wednesday to discuss Iran talks The US and Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear programme. 08/02/2026
Health news Could blocking this enzyme slow Alzheimer’s memory loss? Researchers areworking to develop new potential treatments to limit the enzyme PTP1B, which may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. 08/02/2026
Lifestyle Bad Bunny lookalike competition won by professional impersonator Many were called but few were chosen as successful imitators of the Grammy award winning singer Bad Bunny at a San Francisco lookalike contest. The main prize winner, however stood apart so much some people actually thought the real star had turned up for the contest. 07/02/2026
USA Trump refuses to apologise for since-deleted racist post about Obamas A social media post by US President Donald Trump depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle. It was deleted on Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats. 07/02/2026
Health news Trump launches website to buy drugs at a discount The Trump administration has framed the initiative as a challenge to the pharmaceutical industry's pricing power. 06/02/2026
Green News Why are frozen lizards falling from the sky in Florida? The otherwise sunny US state of Florida is currently experiencing unusually low temperatures. 06/02/2026
Health news Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, Novo Nordisk vows to sue The American telehealth company announced the launch of a compounded weight-loss pill for €41, drawing criticism from Novo Nordisk, the Danish company behind the weight-loss drug Wegovy, which called the product an “untested knockoff.” 06/02/2026