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
No Comment 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
No Comment 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
Economy US stocks rally as inflation cools and euro holds four-month highs US stocks rallied as February’s inflation data came in lower than expected, boosting hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.5%. Meanwhile, the euro held at a four-month high. 12/03/2025
Economy US inflation cools despite Trump trade war threatening price lifts Price pressures eased more than expected in February, a relief for US consumers concerned about looming tariff effects. 12/03/2025
My Wildest Prediction ‘The next Microsoft will be by a 17-year-old girl,’ says Chklovski Can young women revolutionise the world of tech? According to Tara Chklovski, CEO of Technovation, the answer is yes - it’s simply a matter of providing them with the same funding and networking opportunities as men. 12/03/2025
No Comment Flooding in southern Ecuador collapses bridge, damages buildings Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow, damaging buildings and collapsing a bridge. 12/03/2025
Argentina Argentinian court begins trial of seven over Maradona's death Football legend Diego Maradona’s former healthcare team has been brought to trial in Argentina for alleged homicide by negligence, facing up to 25 years in prison following his death at age 60 in 2020. 12/03/2025