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USA

Harris-Trump presidential debate: Six key takeaways for Europeans

The outcome of November's presidential election is expected to have huge implications for Europe's security and economy.

11/09/2024

Green News

Trump falsely claims immigrants are eating pets in debate with Harris

‘There have been no credible reports of pets being harmed’, officials say.

11/09/2024

Culture news

Donald Trump movie trailer drops amid intensifying presidential race

After struggling to drum up interest following its Cannes Film Festival premiere, Ali Abbasi's movie, starring Sebastian Stan as the former president, will debut in cinemas on 11 October.

11/09/2024

Culture news

Can Taylor Swift's support swing it for Kamala Harris?

It’s the endorsement that everyone’s been waiting for, and while not surprising, it means a lot. Several celebrities have reacted - including a strange comment from Elon Musk which has gone viral. What weight can Swift's support have on the November elections?

11/09/2024

Markets

Wall Street stocks finish mixed after Trump-Harris US election debate

Asian benchmarks dipped after Wall Street's mixed finish following Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's open US election debate.

11/09/2024

USA

Taylor Swift endorses 'warrior' Kamala Harris for US president

The singer has 283 million followers on Instagram and her post received over two million likes in just half an hour.

11/09/2024

USA

Harris slams Trump over economy and immigration in heated debate

The former US president was on the defensive as moderators fact-checked his statements during the two presidential hopefuls' debate in Philadelphia.

11/09/2024

USA

Harris and Trump to square off in crucial US presidential TV debate

The debate will be the first since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential election — and the first time the two candidates have met.

10/09/2024

Culture news

'This machine sues fascists': The White Stripes are suing Donald Trump

Rock band The White Stripes add their name to an ever growing list of artists who are suing Donald Trump over the illegal use of their songs in campaign videos. The band highlight the “flagrant misappropriation” of their hit song ‘Seven Nation Army’.

10/09/2024

Tech News

Elon Musk would run 'government efficiency commission,' Trump says

The former US president said he would create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk.

06/09/2024

USA

Seven toss-up states are key in deciding the US presidential election

The US's Electoral College system means Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are effectively battling each other in only a handful of places.

05/09/2024

Markets

While the presidential race heats up, Trump has big plans for crypto

Donald Trump is promising to make America the "crypto capital of the planet" if he returns to the White House.

05/09/2024

Business

Joe Biden prepares to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US steel

Critics say that blocking the $15bn (€13.53bn) deal could risk thousands of jobs.

05/09/2024

World News

Who are Donald Trump's key allies in Europe?

From governments in Hungary and Slovakia to pro-Russian opposition parties, the former and possibly future US president has friends across the continent.

04/09/2024

Culture news

Donald Trump ordered to stop using soul hit co-written by Isaac Hayes

A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump and his campaign to stop using the song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' amid a lawsuit filed by soul legend Isaac Hayes' estate.

04/09/2024

Culture news

Venice 2024 review: '2073' - An urgent and haunting docu-hybrid

The director of 'Amy' and 'Senna' delivers a genre-bending documentary set in the future which tackles the biggest challenges endangering our present. It's eerily remarkable.

04/09/2024

Culture news

Venice 2024 review: 'The Order' - Jude Law vs white supremacists

Australian director Justin Kurzel adapts real-life events and delivers a gripping thriller about a notorious hate group in the US, as well as deliver a cautionary tale about the current heirs of white supremacists.

01/09/2024

Climate

Where does Kamala Harris stand on climate change?

From taking on fossil fuel companies to backing the Green New Deal, here is what Harris’s track record tells us about what she might do next.

30/08/2024

USA

Harris would have a Republican in her cabinet if she wins US election

The vice president defended shifting away from some of her more liberal positions and declined to engage with Donald Trump's attacks on her racial identity.

30/08/2024

Culture news

Mama Mia! Here we go again: ABBA ask Trump to stop using their songs

Swedish supergroup ABBA are the latest in a long line of musicians requesting Donald Trump stop using their music in his presidential campaign.

30/08/2024