Americas

Travel News

Cuba tourism crisis: An industry brought to ‘almost total paralysis’

Cuba’s tourism industry has been hit hard by US sanctions and fuel shortages, with nearly three-quarters of hotels now closed on the island.

30/07/2026

Business

Microsoft posts record profit on AI growth but Meta disappoints

Microsoft reported record quarterly profit and forecast accelerating Azure growth, while Meta’s profit and margins were hit by severance costs and legal expenses.

30/07/2026

USA

US Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination

The US Department of Justice said in a statement after the vote was postponed that it remains ready to work productively with senators Cornyn and Tillis to advance Blanche’s confirmation.

30/07/2026

Economy

Fed holds interest rates steady as three policymakers demand hike

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and an Iran war-driven surge in energy prices.

29/07/2026

USA

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn €71 million defamation award

The appeal was filed electronically and is expected to be formally docketed with the court later on Wednesday.

29/07/2026

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Healthy art: LA hospital transformed into immersive art exhibition

The 'Hospital of Emotions' transforms a former Los Angeles hospital into an immersive art exhibition exploring grief, resilience and personal memories.

29/07/2026

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Dramatic California beach rescue after powerful waves hit Santa Cruz

A 16-year-old California lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at Santa Cruz's Seabright State Beach in a dramatic ocean rescue.

29/07/2026

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Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debris

Residents in Menasha, Wisconsin, survey tornado damage as crews assess destroyed homes, fallen trees and damaged power lines after the storm.

29/07/2026

Economy

Despite high inflation, Fed expected to hold rates steady for now

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates on Wednesday, although investors were pricing in a 32% chance of an increase on Tuesday night, with analysts describing the decision as the most uncertain in years.

29/07/2026

Tech News

The people building AI now want governments to slow down the AI race

Employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta AI signed the petition following a major autonomous AI hacking scandal.

29/07/2026

USA

Trump hosts Netanyahu for White House talks on Iran war

The meeting was the eighth between Trump and Netanyahu since the US president returned to office in early 2025 and came ahead of elections in Israel and US midterms later this year.

28/07/2026

USA

Zelenskyy and Trump hold White House talks on war in Ukraine

Since returning to office early last year, Trump has halted direct US arms deliveries to Kyiv in favour of a programme allowing European countries to buy weapons for Ukraine.

28/07/2026

USA

Audio appears to show Biden discussing classified information

Biden was 74 when the interviews began and 81 when Hur released his report in early 2024, as he sought re-election.

28/07/2026

Europe News

US begins review of its military presence in Europe

The decision to do so comes a month after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington would do so. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticised its European allies for their response to the war in Iran.

28/07/2026

USA

Trump prepares for high-stakes talks with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu

The meetings will showcase Washington's foreign policy balancing act as it tries to broker peace in Ukraine, despite being the instigator of military action in the Middle East.

28/07/2026

Business

Elon Musk's X adds banking service in 'everything app' push

Elon Musk's social media app X on Monday began offering its X Money banking service to all US subscribers of its paid Premium and Premium+ tiers, part of the multi-billionaire's ambition to turn the site into an "everything app."

28/07/2026

USA

Police say shooting at Seattle food festival may be gang related

The shooting incident killed three people, one of them now identified as one of the shooters, and injured four others, including a two-year-old boy, according to Seattle police.

28/07/2026

USA

Tate brothers to stay in jail at least two more weeks

The Tates promote wealth, male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire and are among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities.

27/07/2026

USA

Three killed and four injured in shooting at food festival in Seattle

Officials at a nearby medical centre said a toddler was among those admitted to the facility on Sunday after the shooting incident, where four people remain hospitalised.

27/07/2026

Brazil

Brazil: Bolsonaro’s son Flávio launches bid against Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump

25/07/2026

USA

Trump returns to White House Correspondents' Dinner

The president appeared to be in good spirits throughout the evening and joked about a third term in office.

25/07/2026

USA

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington next week

Kyiv did not immediately confirm whether President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet President Donald Trump in Washington next week or attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham

24/07/2026

Business

US imposes sweeping new tariffs on dozens of countries

The newly-announced tariffs, ranging from 10 to 12.5%, will replace expiring global tariffs on Friday announced by Trump earlier this year.

24/07/2026

USA

White House: Trump won't stop Tate brothers' extradition to UK

According to US media, Andrew Tate has also sought to build ties with Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Barron Trump.

23/07/2026

Economy

Venezuela earthquake damages cost almost $20 billion, World Bank says

Almost a month after the devastating earthquakes, Venezuela has a mammoth task ahead in terms of rebuilding, rehabilitating and mitigating the social and economic damage of the biggest natural disaster in decades.

23/07/2026

Tech News

Forget Slack and Teams — your next work chat comes with AI co-workers

Block has launched an open-source rival to Slack and GitHub that gives AI agents their own identities and permissions, treating them as colleagues rather than tools.

23/07/2026