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Business

US watchdog probes self-driving Tesla cars in blow to Elon Musk

Tesla crashes and reports of reckless autonomous driving have triggered a fresh inquiry in the US, piling pressure on Musk’s robotaxi push.

10/10/2025

Markets

US rare earth stocks surge, European markets see mixed start

Shares of US rare earth and critical mineral miners surged on Thursday as China announced further restrictions on its own exports. In Europe, trade was tentative in the opening on Friday.

10/10/2025

USA

Trump suggests Spain should be 'thrown out' of NATO

The US president’s clash with Spain began in June ahead of the NATO summit, where just days before leaders convened in The Hague, Spain announced that it would not comply with Trump’s demands of raising defence spending to 5% of GDP.

10/10/2025

USA

San Francisco struggles with poverty and drugs amid tech-driven wealth

San Francisco's tech boom coexists with a severe drug epidemic and homelessness, leading to high overdose rates and criticism from prominent figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

09/10/2025

Tech News

New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

09/10/2025

Climate

Climate change melts California glaciers to unprecedented levels

The glacier melt in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains is unprecedented, a new study shows.

09/10/2025

USA

UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall

The UN’s decision comes as the organisation expects further cuts to its funding as the US moves to advance Trump’s “America First” vision.

09/10/2025

USA

Authorities charge man with starting fire that levelled LA district

Law enforcement accuses 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht of lighting a fire on New Year's Day that was initially put out by fire crews, but continued to smoulder before reigniting during high winds.

08/10/2025

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Detroit haunted house keeps tally of visitors who flee in fear

A haunted house in suburban Detroit is drawing attention not only for its scares but for how it measures them.

08/10/2025

Travel News

US government shutdown hits flights: What it means for travellers

Thousands of US flights suffered delays and National Parks are 'feeling the strain' as the government shutdown drags into its seventh day.

08/10/2025

Tech News

Tesla unveils slightly cheaper versions of the Model 3 and Model Y

Tesla has talked about a cheaper car for years, though the two new “standard” models are priced well above the $25,000 price tag promised.

08/10/2025

USA

Trump threatens no back pay for federal staff amid government shutdown

The move is being seen by many as a strongarm tactic to pressure Democrat lawmakers into budging and reopening the government, which has entered its eighth day of shutdown.

08/10/2025

USA

Trump says there is 'natural conflict' with Canada as he hosts Carney

Trump downplayed the decline in Canadians visiting the US as a major issue, stressing that most Canadians “still love” the US and noting that relations between the two countries will fully restore after a trade deal is reached.

08/10/2025

Business

White House doubles down on Alaska mining, buys 10% of Trilogy Metals

The White House unveiled its investment in the Canadian mining company as it gave the green light to the Ambler Road project in Alaska, advocating for greater supply-chain security.

07/10/2025

USA

Donald Trump nears decision on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

The US president said on Monday he has "sort of made a decision" on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine as the impatience grows at the White House over Russia’s refusal to participate in direct talks with Kyiv aimed at putting an end to Moscow’s ongoing all-out war.

07/10/2025

Business

Google Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses delay

Google is required to change the limits it places on app access on Android devices to promote fairer competition.

07/10/2025

USA

Shutdown showdown: US government remains closed for now

In Washington, the US Senate on Monday evening failed to pass a short-term budget to keep federal agencies open. Legal experts suggest, Democrats have almost no chance of extracting real concessions from the Republicans.

07/10/2025

USA

Trump to deploy 300 federal agents to Illinois amid tensions with ICE

Trump has announced that he will deploy 300 federal agents to Chicago amid rising tensions over ICE operations. His announcement comes following about 900 arrests by federal authorities, two shootings by ICE agents, and numerous protests.

05/10/2025

USA

US judge blocks Trump from deploying troops in Portland

Judge Karin Immergut said the relatively small protests the city has seen did not justify the use of federalised forces and allowing the deployment could harm Oregon’s state sovereignty.

05/10/2025

USA

Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza immediately after Hamas signal

“I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.” the US president wrote on social media after Hamas announced it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians.

04/10/2025

Culture news

Diddy sentenced to 4 years in jail over prostitution conviction

Combs was convicted under the Mann Act, which bans transporting people across state lines for prostitution. And since he has already served a year in jail, the sentence means that the 55-year-old could get out in about three years.

04/10/2025

USA

Trump gives Hamas until Sunday to agree to new Gaza peace plan

A Hamas official said earlier this week that some elements of the plan are unacceptable and need to be amended, without elaborating.

03/10/2025

Economy

Here's why the US shutdown may prove more painful than past crises

Government shutdowns aren't uncommon in the US, but this one could be more damaging that prior crises. President Trump is threatening permanent job cuts at a time when the labour market is already weak.

03/10/2025

Culture news

Elon Musk launches 'cancel Netflix' bid over cartoon characters

Elon Musk has begun a 'cancel culture' campaign against Netflix calling on his followers to boycott the service in protest over a cartoon that has a transgender character. The world's richest man says the move is all about protecting the health of children.

03/10/2025

Healthcare

Wearable blood sugar monitors are huge. But who do they really help?

The devices have surged in popularity among people without diabetes, but a study suggests reality may not match the hype.

03/10/2025

USA

Pope Leo XIV weighs in on 'pro-life' abortion debate in his native US

The US-born pontiff highlighted flaws within the conservative "pro-life" movement, which seeks to ban abortions across the US, asserting that being truly pro-life also includes having an anti-capital punishment stance.

02/10/2025