Americas

Economy

Trump’s tariffs knocked down by federal appeals court. What now?

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Friday that Trump went too far when he declared national emergencies to justify imposing sweeping import taxes on almost every country on earth.

01/09/2025

USA

US appeals court rules Trump's global tariffs are unconstitutional

The decision leaves the tariffs Trump slapped on almost all US trading partners in place for now until October, including the levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico, and Canada.

30/08/2025

Europe News

Is Trump's payback tour blowing over the Atlantic? 

Donald Trump is weaponizing the US government against his enemies - perceived and real, and his attacks are coming closer to Europe.

30/08/2025

Health news

Young children are given ADHD drugs too quickly, study finds

US paediatricians often prescribe medication immediately after diagnosing 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD, according to the analysis.

30/08/2025

USA

US revokes visas of Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly

The State Department also suspended a programme that had allowed injured Palestinian children from Gaza to come to the US for medical treatment after a social media outcry by some conservatives.

29/08/2025

Haiti

Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping, officials say

Gena Heraty, who has worked in Haiti since 1993, is the director of a special needs programme for children and adults at the the Saint-Hélène orphanage.

29/08/2025

USA

Trump ends ex-Vice President Kamala Harris' federal security detail

The Democrat received an automatic six months of protection after leaving office, which Joe Biden renewed for another year.

29/08/2025

Climate

20 years after Katrina, US disaster systems face new risks

Experts warn that another Hurricane Katrina isn’t just possible, but it’s also likely.

29/08/2025

Mexico

WATCH: Fight erupts in Mexico Senate as politicians shove each other

The brawl between senators Senators Alejandro 'Alito' Moreno and Gerardo Fernández Noroña came after a heated discussion over the presence of foreign troops.

29/08/2025

Venezuela

Trump sends navy fleet to Venezuela — but does the Suns cartel exist?

American vessels are expected to arrive off South America next week in an apparent attempt to stop drug trafficking.

29/08/2025

Economy

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over move to fire her

The case could become a turning point for the 112-year-old Federal Reserve, which was designed by Congress to be insulated from day-to-day political influence.

29/08/2025

USA

Minnesota shooter 'obsessed' with idea of killing children, police say

Acting US Attorney Joe Thompson said videos and writings the shooter left behind show that the shooter "expressed hate towards almost every group imaginable.”

29/08/2025

Health news

Scientists create AI tool to predict risk for hereditary diseases

The researchers say the model could be used to help doctors decipher the results of genetic tests and funnel patients into the appropriate level of care.

29/08/2025

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Scuffle erupts between lawmakers in Mexico’s Senate

A plenary session in Mexico’s Senate descended into chaos on Wednesday after a dispute between senior lawmakers erupted into a physical confrontation in the chamber.

28/08/2025

Economy

Boost for Trump as US growth revised higher in Q2

The US economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn caused by fallout from President Donald Trump's trade wars.

28/08/2025

Argentina

Argentina's Milei pelted with rocks at Buenos Aires district rally

Javier Milei and his entourage were unharmed in the incident, which they have blamed on followers of his political opponents.

28/08/2025

USA

What do we know about the Minnesota school shooting suspect Robin Westman?

Westman, 23, died at the scene from a self-inflicted injury after allegedly killing two children in an armed attack on Wednesday morning.

28/08/2025

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Rocks thrown at Argentina’s President Milei during Buenos Aires rally

Protesters hurled rocks at Argentina’s President Javier Milei, as his campaign convoy crossed Buenos Aires province on Wednesday, forcing the abrupt suspension of a major rally.

28/08/2025

Business

Trump calls for billionaire George Soros to face federal charges

The US President blamed the billionaire philanthropist, who is an important donor to the Democratic Party, for supporting ‘violent protests’ across the US and called for Soros and his son to be charged with racketeering.

28/08/2025

Business

Nvidia AI chips sales rise but so do fears of an AI bubble bursting

Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, is not seeing its sales grow as quickly as expected, fuelling investors’ worries about a persisting tech bubble.

28/08/2025

USA

Two children killed and 17 injured in shooting at Minneapolis school

The Minneapolis city government said the shooter had been "contained" after the gunfire at Annunciation Catholic School and there was no longer any "active threat" to residents.

27/08/2025

Business

Taylor Swift is miles richer than her new fiancé. Here’s by how much

With a net worth almost twenty times greater than Travis Kelce’s, Taylor Swift will enter her marriage as the clear financial powerhouse. Her $1.6 billion (€1.4bn) fortune makes her one of the world’s wealthiest entertainers, dwarfing NFL star Kelce’s estimated $70 million (€60.4mn).

27/08/2025

Business

Swiftonomics: How brands may cash in on Taylor and Travis’ engagement

Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday afternoon.

27/08/2025

Earth News

Experts slam Trump climate reports for errors and misinformation

From sea ice mix-ups to wildfire distortions, scientists say the reports misled on climate dangers.

27/08/2025

No Comment

SpaceX Starship completes first orbital test before ocean fireball

SpaceX’s Starship rocket successfully completed its first orbital test flight on Tuesday after three previous failed attempts, before ending in a fiery splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

27/08/2025

Tech News

Microsoft fires employees after protest in president's office

Police arrested 7 people after they occupied the office of Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, as protests continue over the company's ties to the Israel Defence Forces during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

27/08/2025