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USA

Democrats and White House reach spending deal to avoid shutdown

The move follows the fatal shooting of two US citizens, 37-year-old Alex Pretti and 37-year-old Renee Good, at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis.

30/01/2026

USA

Trump says Venezuelan airspace will soon reopen to commercial flights

US airlines stopped flying to Venezuela before the Department of Homeland Security ordered an indefinite suspension in 2019, arguing that conditions in the country threatened the "safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew."

29/01/2026

USA

Trump border czar vows to 'regain law and order' in Minneapolis

The killings of two US citizens led to thousands of people protesting against the presence of ICE agents in the city, as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

29/01/2026

Culture news

The Isley Brothers 'Shout' over star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

R&B legends, The Isley Brothers, have been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, 67-years after 'Shout - Part 1' first hit the Billboard Hot 100. In a moving ceremony, the surviving brothers paid tribute to their siblings and praised their fans for their support.

29/01/2026

USA

Footage reveals Alex Pretti clashed with officers a week before killed

The footage shot on 13 January comes amid rising public uproar over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with many Democrats and protesters calling for federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota.

29/01/2026

Climate

Frost quakes cause loud booms when bitterly cold temperatures persist

“Those loud booms aren’t paranormal - they’re cryoseisms,” says Louisville's National Weather Service.

29/01/2026

Economy

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at around 3.6%

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

28/01/2026

Tech News

AI is an ‘existential danger,’ Anthropic CEO says

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, says that humanity needs to regulate the use of AI, otherwise it could lead to the creation of autocratic governments that utilise the technology to suppress populations.

28/01/2026

USA

Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during Minneapolis town hall

Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis after calling for the abolishment of ICE. The assailant was arrested.

28/01/2026

Markets

Gold extends rally, dollar dips as Trump brushes off currency weakness

Investors are withdrawing from sovereign bonds and currencies in an attempt to shield their assets from geopolitical volatility.

28/01/2026

No Comment

Bitter cold grips eastern US as ice forms on rivers

New York's East River is covered in ice as freezing temperatures grip swathes of the country in a storm that has killed at least 30 people.

28/01/2026

USA

One person in critical condition after shooting at US-Mexico border

The incident comes after angry protests erupted in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday.

27/01/2026

USA

'Doomsday Clock' reaches less than minute and a half to midnight

The Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation.

27/01/2026

Tech News

TikTok investigates blocking of 'Epstein' and anti-Trump videos

The controversy follows a major restructuring of TikTok's US operations.

27/01/2026

Tech News

What to know about tech giants' landmark social media addiction trial

KGM, a 19-year-old from the United States, claims her addiction to Meta, Google and ByteDance platforms at an early age left her with suicidal thoughts and depression.

27/01/2026

USA

Who is Greg Bovino, the man behind Trump’s immigration crackdown?

Greg Bovino, the senior Border Patrol official behind President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US, has risen in prominence in recent weeks after escalated enforcement and mass deportation initiatives.

27/01/2026

USA

Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs calls to boycott World Cup in the US

The international community's concerns about the United States as host stem from Trump's expansionist posture on Greenland, travel bans and aggressive tactics in dealing with immigration enforcement protestors.

27/01/2026

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Minnesota: Protests continue as some agents prepare to leave the city

Federal agents involved in immigration enforcement in Minneapolis are expected to leave city after Mayor Jacob Frey's call with President Trump.

27/01/2026

Economy

Fed set to keep rates steady as Trump threatens bank's independence

This week's meeting will be overshadowed by the revelation that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Fed, threatening central bank independence.

27/01/2026

USA

Ex-Olympic snowboarder denies drug trafficking and murders in US court

Canadian national Ryan Wedding is accused of moving cocaine to the United States and Canada and directing the killing of a federal witness in Colombia.

27/01/2026

USA

Death toll rises to 30 as freezing temperatures batter the US

A historic winter storm resulted in traffic disruption, mass flight cancellations and power outages nationwide. More freezing temperatures are expected to sweep across the country in the coming days.

27/01/2026

Moments

Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 winners revealed

After more than 20,000 entries, a panel of international experts has selected the best images in the world of travel photography over the past 12 months.

27/01/2026

USA

Border patrol chief Greg Bovino and other agents to leave Minneapolis

The Trump administration agreed to scale back federal presence after a second fatal shooting by federal officers. President Donald Trump said he will replace Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino with border czar, Tom Homan.

27/01/2026

USA

Winter storm kills 10 across the United States as disruptions persist

A colossal winter storm that hit the United States on Friday is causing severe disruption and traffic chaos across the country.

26/01/2026

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US winter storm turns hills into playgrounds for sledding

Families take to the hills for a day of sledding and snowball fights, making the most of the snowfall.

26/01/2026

USA

Trump says administration 'reviewing everything' in Minnesota shooting

US President Donald Trump stated his administration is reviewing the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minneapolis, which has sparked criticism from former Presidents Obama and Clinton.

26/01/2026