Economy Trump sets tariff on timber and lumber, citing national security risks Imported wood and furniture "threaten to impair the national security of the US", according to the administration. 30/09/2025
Europe News Shutdown countdown – what happens when the US government freezes? Political dysfunction in Washington is threatening to plunge the United States into another government shutdown – with far-reaching consequences for more than two million federal employees across the country. 30/09/2025
USA YouTube to pay €21 million to settle lawsuit with Donald Trump Donald Trump had filed lawsuits against Meta and X, formerly Twitter, after the media platforms suspended his account following the January 6 Capitol riots in 2021. Meta and X agreed earlier this year to pay to settle the lawsuits. 30/09/2025
USA Trump and Netanyahu say they have agreed on proposed Gaza peace plan US President Donald Trump said he and Netanyahu have discussed "how to end the war in Gaza" with Trump saying "we are beyond very close" to a peace deal. 29/09/2025
USA Lawyer for suspect in Kirk killing wants more time to review evidence Utah prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty. 29/09/2025
World News Neglecting the UN could lead to a fragile world of unstable relations The marginalisation of the United Nations could bring the world back to fragile power politics, the Secretary-General of Caritas International Alistair Dutton told Euronews in an interview. 29/09/2025
Markets Gold prices hit a record high as uncertainty mounts in the US Gold is trading above $3,850 an ounce as investors' concern grows over a US government shutdown. 29/09/2025
USA Washington might send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, Vance says Amid growing impatience over the Kremlin’s reluctance to participate in direct talks with Ukraine, Washington is now considering providing Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles, according to US Vice President JD Vance. 29/09/2025
USA Tyler Robinson to appear in court for assassination of Charlie Kirk Prosecutors have said they plan to seek the death penalty for the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. 29/09/2025
Health news WHO and Uzbekistan’s First Lady push for 60% cancer survival by 2030 First ladies from many countries and global health experts united on improving health systems, ensuring the urgent steps needed to prevent tragedy 29/09/2025
Markets AstraZeneca to list shares in New York, without leaving the UK Amid concerns it might leave the UK, the pharma giant reaffirmed its commitment to the country, keeping its headquarters, primary listing, and tax base there. 29/09/2025
USA Gunman kills four and injures eight in shooting at Michigan church A gunman opened fire and set a Michigan church ablaze, killing four and injuring eight. Police shot the suspect. Investigation is ongoing. 28/09/2025
USA Trump says he'll send troops to Portland to handle domestic terrorists The decision, according to Trump, was necessary to protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.” 27/09/2025
USA Azerbaijan’s Aliyev Highlights Peace Deal, Energy at UNGA During his speech at the UNGA, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev highlighted reconstruction and energy security, and stressed Azerbaijan’s global role in climate action, connectivity, and sustainable development. 27/09/2025
USA Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in latest Jeffrey Epstein files Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates and more prominent figures were the latest to be named in association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as his estate turns over a third batch of documents to the oversight congressional committee. 27/09/2025
USA US to revoke Colombian president's visa over 'reckless' comments The US Department of State announced the revocation of Petro’s entry visa early on Saturday, denouncing him for incitement and reckless behaviour as he participated in a pro-Palestine demonstration in New York on Friday. 27/09/2025
USA UNSC rejects Russian-Chinese resolution to delay sanctions on Iran A resolution brought forward by Iran’s allies – Russia and China – at the UN Security Council level to delay “snapback sanctions” triggered by the UK, France and Germany over Tehran’s nuclear programme failed to pass on Friday. 27/09/2025
Tech News Could we see global regulation on AI with UN’s new AI forum? As world leaders weigh its promise and peril at this week’s high-level meetings, the United Nations heralds a COP meeting like body for international AI governance and an expert panel to present annual reports at the forum. 27/09/2025
USA 'Lay down your arms' and free hostages now, Netanyahu tells Hamas Netanyahu also held up a map showing what he called "the curse of Iran's terror axis," saying much of Tehran's proxies had been decimated by Israel's military. 26/09/2025
Business Germany’s Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs at its auto-parts business The engineering giant is hoping the job cuts will save €2.5bn as Europe’s car market crisis stretches on. 26/09/2025
Green News California wildfire report points to lack of resources The fires in January took the lives of 30 people and burned down thousands of homes in and around Los Angeles. 26/09/2025
Business Amazon pays settlement over allegations it duped customers into Prime Amazon said it was confident it would the win case but that it chose to resolve it quickly instead of going through potentially years of trial and appeals. 26/09/2025
USA Israel's Netanyahu to address UN as pressure over Gaza mounts The Israeli leader is set to address the United Nations after a number of Western countries formally recognised Palestinian statehood, adding growing pressure on the leader to end the war in Gaza. 26/09/2025
Tech News Donald Trump approves TikTok deal through executive order Vice President JD Vance said that “there was some resistance on the Chinese side. 26/09/2025
USA Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges Comey, often criticised by US President Donald Trump, is accused of lying to Congress in September 2020 about whether he authorised leaking classified information to the press. 26/09/2025
Economy Trump to put import taxes on pharma, home furnishings, heavy trucks While Trump did not provide a legal justification for the tariffs, he appeared to stretch the bounds of his role as commander-in-chief by stating on Truth Social that the taxes on imported kitchen cabinets and sofas were needed “for national security and other reasons". 26/09/2025