Americas

USA

Germany probing cases of citizens detained and denied entry to US

Berlin is examining whether there has been a change in American immigration policy after three German nationals were detained at the US border.

18/03/2025

Peru

Peru declares state of emergency after killing of popular singer

Paul Flores was shot dead in Lima on Sunday morning amid a recent surge in violence.

18/03/2025

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DIY aircraft take flight at Argentina’s experimental aviation show

Over 15,000 visitors flocked to Buenos Aires for South America's largest DIY aircraft event, showcasing more than 100 one-of-a-kind planes built by passionate aviation enthusiasts from around the world.

17/03/2025

Economy

To cut or not to cut? US Fed faces stubborn inflation and weak growth

Faced with persistent inflation and a slowing economy, the Federal Reserve finds itself in a tight spot ahead of its interest rate decision this week.

17/03/2025

USA

US deports scores of Venezuelans to El Salvador despite judge's order

President Trump flouts judge's order and deports more than 250 Venezuelans, accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, to El Salvador.

16/03/2025

Europe News

Trump cuts off funding for pro-democracy media outlets VOA and RFERL

President Trump's administration has cut off funding for Voice of America, Radio Liberty and other pro-democracy media that broadcast to undemocratic states.

16/03/2025

USA

At least 32 killed as massive storm system rips through the US

Violent tornadoes swept through parts of central and southern US killing dozens and causing widespread damage.

16/03/2025

USA

Trump issues new warning to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

US President Donald Trump says he is ready to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.

15/03/2025

USA

US mulls travel ban on citizens from 43 countries, including Russia

US President Donald Trump's administration is considering banning all travel to the country from 11 countries, the so-called "red list". The other countries are in the "yellow and orange" lists, US domestic media reported.

15/03/2025

Cuba

Cuba suffers another massive power cut leaving millions in the dark

Cuba suffered a massive power cut on Friday night which hit the capital Havana and the country's provinces and left millions in the dark.

15/03/2025

USA

Trump says his vow to end war in Ukraine in 24-hours was 'sarcastic'

US President Trump claimed he wasn't being serious when he repeatedly claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in 24-hours during his presidential campaign.

15/03/2025

Space

NASA, SpaceX launch mission to replace US astronauts stranded on ISS

US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at the ISS in June for what was meant to be an eight-day trip.

15/03/2025

USA

Trump administration threatens to cut Columbia University's funding

The US government says the Ivy League institution must cede control of one of its academic departments if it wants federal funding in the future.

14/03/2025

Canada

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new PM as country faces US trade war

The governing Liberal Party appeared to be poised for a historic election defeat this year until US President Donald Trump declared an economic war and threatened to annex the country as a "51st state".

14/03/2025

Mexico

Search group in Mexico discovers possible cartel mass killing site

A group of citizens found shoes, clothes and bones at a ranch in the west Mexican state of Jalisco. The site is thought to have been used by the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

14/03/2025

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Severe flooding in Bolivia destroys crops and homes

Heavy rainfall in Bolivia’s Viacha community has caused severe flooding, destroying crops, submerging homes, and impacting 6,000 people as rivers overflowed in the highlands.

14/03/2025

USA

Musk's DOGE seek to close hundreds of US federal offices this summer

Hundreds of US federal offices could begin closing this summer as DOGE continues to crackdown on “unnecessary government spending”.

14/03/2025

USA

Trump tries to involve NATO into Greenland 'annexation'

US President Donald Trump has welcomed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Washington amid concerns over his pivot towards Russia. The pair discussed Greenland, with Trump again advocating US annexation for security reasons.

13/03/2025

Space

SpaceX delays flight to return NASA's stranded astronauts

The flight was postponed due to a launch pad issue. The two astronauts have been stuck in space for nine months.

13/03/2025

Canada

Canada's new PM says he'll talk trade with Trump if there is 'respect'

Mark Carney made the comments after Canada this week announced retaliatory tariffs worth 29.8 billion Canadian dollars (€19.1bn) on US imports.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Trump proposes 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports in trade escalation

The move comes in response to an EU tariff on US whiskey imports.

13/03/2025

Haiti

Haiti police vow to ramp up fight against gangs after fresh attacks

More than 1 million people have been displaced by the violence, with gangs in control 85% of Port-au-Prince, according to a UN human rights expert.

13/03/2025

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Protests turn violent in Buenos Aires over Milei’s economic reforms

Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.

13/03/2025

Economy

Trump vows to respond to EU retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

US President Donald Trump said he would respond to the European Union’s retaliatory tariffs against his 25% import levies on steel and aluminum.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Trump says Ireland 'cheats' US in White House meeting with PM

Trump gave Micheál Martin a warm welcome, then described the EU as an opponent of the US and accused Ireland of having the US pharmaceutical industry in its grip.

13/03/2025

Canada

Canada announces tariffs in response to US ones

Canada's new tariffs are in addition to its 25% counter tariffs on $30 billion Canadian of imports from the US that were put in place on 4 March in response to other Trump import taxes that he’s partially delayed by a month.

12/03/2025