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Shutdown showdown: US government remains closed for now

In Washington, the US Senate on Monday evening failed to pass a short-term budget to keep federal agencies open. Legal experts suggest, Democrats have almost no chance of extracting real concessions from the Republicans.

07/10/2025

USA

Trump to deploy 300 federal agents to Illinois amid tensions with ICE

Trump has announced that he will deploy 300 federal agents to Chicago amid rising tensions over ICE operations. His announcement comes following about 900 arrests by federal authorities, two shootings by ICE agents, and numerous protests.

05/10/2025

USA

US judge blocks Trump from deploying troops in Portland

Judge Karin Immergut said the relatively small protests the city has seen did not justify the use of federalised forces and allowing the deployment could harm Oregon’s state sovereignty.

05/10/2025

Travel News

Air Canada now offers free beer and wine to all economy passengers

Canada’s flag carrier is the first North American legacy airline to offer free drinks across its whole network.

05/10/2025

USA

Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza immediately after Hamas signal

“I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.” the US president wrote on social media after Hamas announced it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians.

04/10/2025

Culture news

Diddy sentenced to 4 years in jail over prostitution conviction

Combs was convicted under the Mann Act, which bans transporting people across state lines for prostitution. And since he has already served a year in jail, the sentence means that the 55-year-old could get out in about three years.

04/10/2025

USA

Trump gives Hamas until Sunday to agree to new Gaza peace plan

A Hamas official said earlier this week that some elements of the plan are unacceptable and need to be amended, without elaborating.

03/10/2025

No Comment

Clashes erupt at Mexico City march commemorating 1968 student massacre

Clashes erupted in Mexico City on Thursday during the annual march commemorating the 1968 student massacre in Tlatelolco, as thousands took to the streets with Palestinian flags and banners denouncing Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

03/10/2025

Economy

Here's why the US shutdown may prove more painful than past crises

Government shutdowns aren't uncommon in the US, but this one could be more damaging that prior crises. President Trump is threatening permanent job cuts at a time when the labour market is already weak.

03/10/2025

Culture news

Elon Musk launches 'cancel Netflix' bid over cartoon characters

Elon Musk has begun a 'cancel culture' campaign against Netflix calling on his followers to boycott the service in protest over a cartoon that has a transgender character. The world's richest man says the move is all about protecting the health of children.

03/10/2025

Healthcare

Wearable blood sugar monitors are huge. But who do they really help?

The devices have surged in popularity among people without diabetes, but a study suggests reality may not match the hype.

03/10/2025

Business

Elon Musk's fortune briefly jumped to a record $500 billion

The CEO of Tesla saw his fortune rise as the EV maker's shares jumped on the stock market, adding billions to Musk's fortune.

02/10/2025

USA

Pope Leo XIV weighs in on 'pro-life' abortion debate in his native US

The US-born pontiff highlighted flaws within the conservative "pro-life" movement, which seeks to ban abortions across the US, asserting that being truly pro-life also includes having an anti-capital punishment stance.

02/10/2025

Economy

Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain a Federal Reserve governor for now

Fed governor Cook will be able to take part in the remaining two Fed meetings in 2025, including the next meeting of its interest rate-setting committee in late October.

02/10/2025

Health news

This EU-banned chemical is linked to Parkinson’s disease

People exposed to the highest levels of the chemical were more likely to develop Parkinson’s.

02/10/2025

Health news

Trump signs executive order to use AI in fight against child cancer

The move doubles previous funding but comes against a backdrop of broader cuts to federal science budgets, including the loss of grants for long-running pediatric cancer research networks.

01/10/2025

Nature

Winner crowned in 2025 Fat Bear Week competition

Voters follow 12 bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve on live webcams and cast ballots in a bracket-style, single-elimination tournament that lasts a week.

01/10/2025

Markets

US shutdown pushes gold to new high, European markets mixed

European markets are mostly positive after a eurozone inflation release, while world shares are mixed following the US government shutdown.

01/10/2025

Tech News

Pet-saving doorbell, Kindle Scribe, and AI: The latest Amazon gadgets

Amazon’s devices are getting an AI upgrade, including its Kindle, which gives book summaries and can answer questions about characters

01/10/2025

Economy

Trump pulls nomination to lead US Bureau of Labor Statistics

E.J. Antoni's nomination, announced in August, was an attempt by Trump to gain greater control over the federal agency responsible for producing key economic data.

01/10/2025

Business

Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid

Under the deal, New York-based Pfizer will charge most-favoured-nation pricing to Medicaid and guarantee that pricing on newly launched drugs, Trump said. That involves matching the lowest price offered in other developed nations.

01/10/2025

USA

In US and Europe, troops on streets of capitals tell a different story

Following an executive order signed by Donald Trump in August, over 2,000 National Guard members patrol the streets of Washington, evoking scenes similar to those in European capitals. Yet in Washington, experts and residents believe this is different.

01/10/2025

Europe News

US government shutdown – why should Europe worry?

The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.

01/10/2025

USA

US government shuts down after last-ditch bill fails in Senate

The US government shut down for the first time in almost seven years as Congress and the White House were unable to reach a funding deal.

01/10/2025

Health news

Scientists turned human skin cells into eggs. It didn’t go smoothly

The eggs created in the experiment are not ready to be used to help people conceive.

30/09/2025

USA

Trump and Hegseth declare end of 'woke' leadership in US military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new directives for soldiers that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness.

30/09/2025