Americas

Culture news

Greece and Italy to receive artefacts worth over €2 million from U`S

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has announced the recovery of ancient artefacts worth a staggering $2.2 million (€2.1 million), which will be returned to Greece and Italy.

26/02/2025

Tech News

US government tech workers resign rather than help Musk's DOGE

The staffers refused to use their technical expertise to "dismantle critical public services".

26/02/2025

Business

Trump launches copper imports' probe as global trade tensions heat up

The US President's copper imports investigation has contributed to rapidly escalating global trade tensions. The metal is a vital component in a number of products, and is also important for the green transition.

26/02/2025

USA

White House seizes control of press pool that covers Trump

Critics say the decision, which breaks with decades of tradition, will undermine independent journalism.

26/02/2025

USA

Trump pitches $5m 'gold card' for rich investors, including Russians

The US's existing investor visa has already been flagged domestically as a fraud risk, but the new proposal did not come with any details of enhanced vetting for applicants.

26/02/2025

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Colombian man caught with cocaine under toupee at Cartagena airport

Colombian police arrested a man at an airport in Cartagena for trying to smuggle cocaine under a toupee on a flight to Amsterdam. The 220 grams of drugs were worth €10,000 euros.

26/02/2025

Argentina

Argentina's Milei appoints Supreme Court judges directly, sparking row

Critics see the move as an overreach of executive power and an attempt to fill the judiciary with loyalists.

26/02/2025

Space

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Scientists have ruled out any harm to Earth from the YR4 asteroid, which had an impact likelihood as high as 3 percent earlier this month.

26/02/2025

Business

Apple shareholders reject plan to scrap company's diversity programmes

The proposal, drafted by a self-described conservative think tank, urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have retreated from diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives currently in the Trump administration's crosshairs.

26/02/2025

Business

Bitcoin plunges as risk assets experience broad selloffs globally

Bitcoin price experienced a sharp decline due to risk-off sentiment in the global markets, causing a broad selloff in risk assets on Tuesday.

26/02/2025

Business

Tesla's European sales slide amid Musk's political controversy

Elon Musk's involvement in politics may have weighed on Tesla's sales performance in Europe, with its share price sinking the most in the Magnificent Seven stocks this year.

26/02/2025

Europe News

US surprise siding with Russia in Ukraine UN vote sparks concerns

The surprise US vote comes after Trump decided to start direct talks with Russia to end the war, shocking Ukraine and its allies in Europe by not including them in the initial discussions last week.

25/02/2025

USA

US judge refuses to overturn Trump's AP White House ban

A federal judge, appointed by US President Donald Trump, denied the request by the news agency after it was barred from presidential events.

25/02/2025

Business

Why Nvidia's earnings are important to the entire US stock market

The chip company has grown into the second-largest company on Wall Street, which means the stock's movement carries more weight on the S&P 500 and other indexes than every company except Apple.

25/02/2025

Culture news

Trump in meltdown over bombshell revelations in new tell-all book

The new exposé by journalist Michael Wolff comes out today and the Trump team are already using some colourful language to deny some of the revelations. Here's the lowdown.

25/02/2025

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Flying car developed by Alef Aeronautics completes test, with production planned soon

Alef Aeronautics' flying car, the Model Zero, passed a major test. It can drive and fly, with production slated for 2025-2026 and 3,000 pre-orders already in place.

25/02/2025

USA

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire 'feasible' in next few weeks, Macron says

After meeting US President Donald Trump on Monday, the French leader said that a ceasefire with Russia was possible but that Ukraine must be given security guarantees.

25/02/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: US to offer Ukraine security-for-resources fund share deal

US to offer bilateral agreement giving it co-management role over the country's resources in exchange for a long-term financial commitment to the reconstruction of the country after the war, according to the draft agreement seen by Euronews.

25/02/2025

Economy

Trump curbs Chinese investment and moves on Canada and Mexico tariffs

US President Donald Trump has said he will proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month and tighten Chinese investment rules in the US. Market sentiment soured as risk-off prevailed.

25/02/2025

Business

Apple shareholders to consider scrapping diversity push amid backlash

The tech giant has said that inclusion initiatives make good business sense, although a wave of firms are now rolling back diversity pushes.

25/02/2025

Canada

Tens of thousands sign petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship

The parliamentary petition argues that tech billionaire Elon Musk's alliance with US President Donald Trump is a threat to Canada's sovereignty.

24/02/2025

Culture news

Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

The iconic singer, known for hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” has died at 88 after battling ALS.

24/02/2025

Business

Starbucks lays off 1,100 workers globally in bid to boost efficiency

The cuts come after CEO Brian Niccol assumed his post in September, tasked with boosting declining customer demand.

24/02/2025

Tech News

New apps encourage Canadians to buy local in response to US tariffs

A handful of barcode scanning apps have popped up in Canada to help customers avoid American products in grocery stores.

24/02/2025

Business

Apple to create 20,000 US jobs to shield operations against tariffs

The tech giant plans to spend $500 billion (€477.50bn) in the country over the next four years, bolstering domestic production as more tariffs loom.

24/02/2025

Lifestyle

Blue carpet cuts: The 12 best dressed celebs at the 2025 SAG Awards

The 2025 SAG Awards featured some stunning blue carpet fashion moments, including Selena Gomez serving understated elegance and Cynthia Erivo continuing her streak of striking looks.

24/02/2025