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USA

Trump says US could hit Iran's nuclear sites again 'if necessary'

"We will do it again, if necessary!" US President Donald Trump warned after Iran's foreign minister said three nuclear facilities had been badly damaged in strikes in June.

22/07/2025

USA

Judge sentences ex-officer to nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid

Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, said she was disappointed that the new federal prosecutors assigned to the case were not pushing for a tougher sentence.

22/07/2025

Culture news

Talk show hosts react to cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show'

The announcement that Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show' will end in May 2026 has sparked a string of emotional tributes from fellow US late-night hosts, while Donald Trump, never a fan, is gleefully celebrating the news on social media.

21/07/2025

Tech News

Elon Musk to build child-friendly AI model ‘Baby Grok’

Billionaire Elon Musk says he will launch a kid-friendly version of Grok AI, his artificial intelligence chatbot that has previously come under fire.

21/07/2025

Culture news

CEO caught on 'kiss-cam' placed on leave by tech company Astronomer

The footage of a CEO embracing an employee went viral earlier this week after the pair appeared on a large screen at a Coldplay concert.

19/07/2025

USA

30 injured as vehicle rams into a crowd of people in East Hollywood

Dozens of people were injured after a car drove into a crowd in Santa Monica Boulevard as they waited in line to enter a nightclub.

19/07/2025

Nature

Native American teens kayak US river to celebrate dam removals

Four dams were dynamited and removed between 2023 to 2024, freeing hundreds of miles of the Klamath.

19/07/2025

USA

Trump administration seeks release of grand jury files in Epstein case

The Trump administration's decision to seek the release of grand jury transcripts but not Justice Department files comes after a recent article by the WSJ reported on an alleged birthday greeting by the president for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

19/07/2025

Tech News

One year since Crowdstrike global outage. What has changed since?

A major global IT outage from cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike brought down hospitals, airlines, banks and government offices all over the world. What’s been done since to avoid a new crisis?

19/07/2025

USA

At least three killed in explosion at LA sheriffs' training facility

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that it "appears to be a horrific incident” and said federal agents are at the scene to learn more.

18/07/2025

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'Good Trouble’ rallies across US push back on Trump agenda

Thousands joined protests across the United States on Thursday, held in memory of John Lewis and in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies.

18/07/2025

Markets

Win for the crypto industry: New major US regulation passed

Advocates said the passage of the bills marks a key moment in cryptocurrency's winding path toward mainstream adoption, as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the US the "crypto capital of the world".

18/07/2025

Business

Netflix delivers steady growth but disappoints in its outlook

Netflix on Thursday announced nearly 50% profit growth for the last quarter as the video streaming service's more than 300 million subscribers have become increasingly attractive to advertisers.

18/07/2025

Health news

Trump says Coke will use cane sugar, despite popular sugar-free drinks

US President Trump asked Coca-Cola to start using cane sugar in their drinks, despite a surge in popularity of the company's zero sugar product.

18/07/2025

USA

House backs Trump's massive public media and foreign aid budget cuts

The US House approved Trump's plan to cut $9 billion (€7.7bn) in public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting his signature. The bill passed 216-213.

18/07/2025

Culture news

Footage of CEO allegedly having affair at Coldplay concert goes viral

The internet is having a field day over footage of a recent Coldplay gig in the US. A kiss-cam moment seemed to expose an affair...

18/07/2025

Culture news

Indiana Jones whip once owned by Princess Diana sells at auction

The sale of Indiana Jones' famous whip came a day after the Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane' went for an eye-watering $14.75 million, making it one of the priciest props in movie history.

18/07/2025

USA

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after leg swelling

According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the condition common in older adults occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly.

18/07/2025

USA

Trump orders release of Epstein files as 2003 letter emerges

Following Trump's announcement on social media, US Attorney General Pam Bondi responded saying, "We are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts."

18/07/2025

Culture news

Why is Disney suing a Hong Kong jewellery company?

The earliest version of Mickey Mouse may be in the public domain as of last year, but Disney continues its efforts to protect its intellectual property from unauthorized appropriation... Here's everything you need to know about their lawsuit against Red Earth.

17/07/2025

Tech News

An AI anime girlfriend is the latest feature on Elon Musk’s Grok

Elon Musk’s controversial artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has launched two new companions, including Ani, a Japanese girlfriend that responds to explicit user commands.

17/07/2025

Economy

Trump: 'Highly unlikely' to fire Fed Chair Powell, but looked into it

President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street temporarily by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve, but was unlikely to do so, ”unless he has to leave for fraud”.

17/07/2025

Health news

Trump officials are pushing psychedelic therapy. Will it help or hurt?

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said he wants psychedelic therapies approved within a year, surprising even the staunchest supporters of the drugs.

16/07/2025

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New Jersey begins recovery after deadly flash floods

Authorities confirmed that two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, when their car was swept away by flash floods during a powerful storm.

16/07/2025

Economy

President Trump: Pharma tariff is coming, Indonesia deal sealed

The US President announced a list of updates concerning US trade tariffs on Tuesday, including a deal with Indonesia and his plans to gradually increase tariffs on pharmaceutical imports.

16/07/2025

Economy

Senate votes to progress Trump's $9 billion spending cuts request

Senate Republicans voted to progress President Donald Trump's request to cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending on Tuesday, despite concerns.

16/07/2025