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Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.

27/05/2026

Tech News

Thousands enter the world’s largest AI influencer competition

Body positivity nightmare or a chance to redefine beauty standards? A new awards contest for AI-generated personalities is testing how far virtual influencers can go.

25/05/2026

USA

Iran says progress on many issues with US but agreement not imminent

Writing on his social media platform, US President Donald Trump said "constructive" talks were underway but "both sides must take their time and get it right."

25/05/2026

USA

Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage

The Pentagon released another batch of previously classified UFO files, including military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, saying the material is intended to provide “unprecedented transparency” despite offering no evidence of alien life.

24/05/2026

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Heavy police presence outside White House after deadly shooting at security checkpoint

Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities.

24/05/2026

USA

Gunman killed after shootout near White House, Trump says

Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.

24/05/2026

USA

US says green card seekers must leave the country to apply

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.

23/05/2026

Tech News

Students build a wearable device that moves human hands using AI

The prototype system was developed in just 48 hours during a hackathon.

23/05/2026

USA

Who will succeed Trump? JD Vance and Marco Rubio are getting ready

When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump’s successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest.

23/05/2026

USA

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump's second term as US president.

22/05/2026

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USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest

MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.

22/05/2026

Tech News

High-stakes SpaceX rocket launch delayed due to mechanical woes

SpaceX has already spent months testing and redesigning the Starship V3, which it described as “the most powerful launch system ever developed.”

22/05/2026

Markets

IBM adds market value of Adidas after Trump’s quantum computing push

Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation.

22/05/2026

Culture news

Watch: Emotional scenes for Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show'

Fans lined up outside New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater ahead of Stephen Colbert’s final “Late Show,” with many calling the comedian a major voice in political satire and late-night television.

22/05/2026

Culture news

Lupita Nyong'o responds to racist backlash over 'The Odyssey' role

Lupita Nyong'o waved off racist criticism from online users, including Elon Musk, over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'

22/05/2026

USA

Rubio doubtful diplomatic means would work with the Cuban government

Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late.

22/05/2026

Tech News

Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites more right-wing sources, study finds

Grokpedia articles about religion, history, literature and art referenced more right-wing websites than Wikipedia’s on the same topics, a new study found.

22/05/2026

USA

Republicans cancel vote on War Powers Resolution that was near passing

Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say.

22/05/2026

Tech News

Meta accused of using ‘momfluencers’ to advocate for teen accounts

Parent influencers and doctors allegedly advocated for Meta’s teen accounts amid criticism of keeping young people safe on its platforms, according to a new report.

21/05/2026

Business

Nvidia shares dip despite 85% revenue surge and strong outlook

The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading.

21/05/2026

Markets

SpaceX IPO countdown to what could be the biggest ever listing

SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI.

21/05/2026

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Trump shows off massive White House ballroom construction site

Donald Trump toured the construction site of his proposed White House ballroom in Washington, calling it “one of the most beautiful buildings” ever built in the United States.

20/05/2026

USA

Soros' foundation pledges $300m to boost US democracy

George Soros’ foundation has pledged $300M to defend US democracy and economic security, defying political pressure from the Trump administration.

20/05/2026

Business

New filing shields Trump and his family from IRS tax audits

The US Department of Justice has released an additional filing linked to the Trump-IRS settlement, preventing the federal agency from pursuing existing tax audits involving the US president, his family and affiliated businesses.

20/05/2026

USA

Woman dies after falling into manhole in New York

A woman has died after falling into an open NYC manhole. Utility officials say a truck dislodged the cover minutes before she fell.

20/05/2026

Tech News

Google announces sweeping AI overhaul of its search engine

The tech giant unveiled sweeping updates to Search, Gemini and AI-powered eyeglasses in its push towards an AI-first ecosystem.

20/05/2026