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Economy

US borrowing expected to rival Europe’s most indebted states, says IMF

The United States is on track to record the steepest debt increase among major economies, according to the IMF — surpassing levels in Italy and Greece for the first time this century.

27/10/2025

Tech News

Donald Trump says TikTok deal with China could be finalised this week

However, the details of a possible deal are under wraps.

27/10/2025

USA

US government announce it will stop paying for food aid from November

The new notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP), used by one in every eight Americans.

27/10/2025

USA

US sending aircraft carrier to waters off South America, Pentagon says

Deploying an aircraft carrier is a major escalation of military power in a region that has already seen an unusually large US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela.

24/10/2025

Earth News

Trump reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

The Trump administration has approved plans to open Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, rekindling fierce debate between economic interests and environmental protection.

24/10/2025

Economy

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over anti-tariff TV advert

US President Donald Trump's post came after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to double Canada's exports to countries other than the US in response to Washington's tariffs.

24/10/2025

USA

NBA legend and Portland coach Billups arrested in FBI gambling probe

FBI Director Kash Patel and other law enforcement officials were expected to provide more information at a news conference later on Thursday.

23/10/2025

USA

World chess body probes ex-world champion after US grandmaster's death

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) says it is investigating Vladimir Kramnik over his cheating accusations against Daniel Naroditsky, who died recently at the age of 29.

23/10/2025

USA

US expands crackdown on narco boats with strike off Colombian coast

The US military launched its ninth strike against a drug-carrying vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. Trump has backed these strikes, calling drug cartels "unlawful combatants".

23/10/2025

USA

US Senate candidate Graham Platner covers up tattoo with Nazi links

The Democrat Graham Platner says he is not a "secret Nazi" and was not aware of the associations of the skull-and-crossbones tattoo on his chest.

22/10/2025

Health news

Young children are germier than older kids during cold and flu season

The youngest kids, ages three to five, also had the highest rates of actual illness, the study found.

22/10/2025

Business

Warner Bros Discovery weighs sale after 'unsolicited' buyer interest

After months of speculation, Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed it is reviewing strategic options — from a full sale to partial deals — amid reports of interest from Paramount, Netflix and Comcast.

22/10/2025

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Baby snow leopard sees a pumpkin for the first time

A three-month-old snow leopard cub at Michigan’s John Ball Zoo has been delighting staff and visitors alike after playing with her first pumpkin as part of seasonal enrichment activities.

22/10/2025

USA

Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted time’ with Putin in called off meeting

“I don’t want to have a wasted meeting,” Trump said in comments that followed reports his planned Budapest meeting with Putin has been shelved over Moscow’s refusal of an immediate ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.

22/10/2025

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Giant pumpkin regatta makes a splash in Oregon

Thousands of spectators gathered on the shores of Tualatin Lake, near Portland, Oregon, on Sunday to watch costumed participants paddle across the water in giant, hollowed-out pumpkins.

21/10/2025

Culture news

US Chess grandmaster and commentator Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29. World U12 champion and a much-loved figure in the community, he was noted for his talent, his online commentary and education programmes as well as his passion for the game that shaped his life.

21/10/2025

Space

NASA to reopen Artemis III Moon contract after SpaceX delays

The acting head of NASA said that he will reopen a 2021 contract given to Elon Musk’s SpaceX to other companies for the Artemis III mission.

21/10/2025

USA

US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops

The verdict is the most recent step in a rapidly advancing case that started last month when the states of California and Oregon, along with the city of Portland, filed a lawsuit to prevent President Trump from deploying the National Guard.

21/10/2025

USA

Trump says he does not think Ukraine can win war against Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his reportedly tense meeting with Trump on Friday was "positive" even though he did not secure the Tomahawk missiles for his military.

20/10/2025

Culture news

Outrage grows over Trump’s 'disgusting' AI response to 'No Kings'

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself dumping feces from a fighter jet onto protestors, following US-wide demonstrations against his administration. This latest - but not uncommon - use of AI from the Trump administration has drawn widespread criticism.

20/10/2025

Nutrition

What age should you give your children peanuts to avoid allergies?

A new study indicates a shift in medical guidance around food allergens has paid off.

20/10/2025

Tech News

What’s next for SpaceX after a successful Starship launch?

SpaceX’s Starship successfully took off and landed in its 11th launch last week. What’s next for the rocket that’s supposed to take humans back to the Moon and beyond?

20/10/2025

USA

Trump lashes out at Colombia's Petro and announces aid withdrawal

Trump's comments come after Petro accused the US government of assassination and demanded answers after the latest American strike in Caribbean waters.

19/10/2025

USA

Thousands protest Trump's 'authoritarian' rule across major US cities

Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities nationwide to demand an end to President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian” rule. Hundreds of concerned Americans abroad also staged protests in several European metropolitans.

19/10/2025

USA

WATCH: 'Record high' lava fountains in latest Kilauea volcano eruption

The US Geological Survey said "record high fountains" were measured in the latest episode of Hawaii's Kilauea volcanic eruption, which has been taking place at semiregular intervals since late last year.

18/10/2025

Lifestyle

How did Victoria’s Secret fashion show become an unmissable event?

Though originally designed as a parade to promote their latest collections, Victoria's Secret's Fashion Show has become an unmissable date in the cultural calendar for millions of viewers. Leticia Batista Cabanas looks at what sets it apart from its European counterparts.

18/10/2025