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US national security scandal deepens as new Signal messages revealed

The Democrats have increased their calls for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign for sending Yemen war plans via a messaging app.

Culture news

Why was Taylor Swift mentioned in the 'Signalgate' Senate hearing?

Democratic Virginia Senator Mark Warner highlighted the importance for the US to share intelligence with its European allies and used last summer's thwarted terrorist plot against Taylor Swift as an example of how the sharing of intel can save lives.

USA

Mike Waltz claims 'full responsibility' for Europe-bashing Signal chat

Waltz said he couldn't explain how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was included in the group chat in what the US president called a "minor glitch".

USA

US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for Ukraine peace

While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.

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USA

JD Vance to join wife on Greenland trip but scales back visit

The US vice-president will accompany his wife on a visit to the Arctic island, a trip Denmark's prime minister has previously said is not what 'Greenland wants or needs.'

Economy

Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs

Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors.

South Africa

South African president rejects claims of Afrikaner persecution

Donald Trump previously signed an executive order to cut funding to South Africa and offer refugee status to Afrikaners, claiming the government was enabling farm attacks and land dispossession.

Art

Why is this portrait of Trump being taken down at Colorado Capitol?

Calling the portrait “truly the worst,” Trump blamed Colorado’s Democratic Governor Jared Polis and declared he’d rather have no portrait at all.

Denmark

US is putting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland, Danish PM says

Criticism by Denmark's leader Mette Frederiksen comes after the White House announced a US delegation would be visiting the Arctic island.

Europe News

Europeans call for more EU investment in defence, survey finds

Citizens are also demanding greater competitiveness from the EU, as well as the strengthening of the economy and industry to meet global challenges.

Health news

UNAIDS chief urges Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV.

Economy

Trump hints at automobile levies and exemptions on reciprocal tariffs

US President Donald Trump indicated that he would impose auto tariffs in the coming days, alongside a possibility of granting exemptions for some countries based on reciprocal tariffs. The comments triggered a sharp rebound in the US stock markets as investors expected a softened tariff stance.

Markets

Oil prices jump in response to Trump’s Venezuela tariff threats

Crude oil prices jumped following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on Venezuela’s oil buyers. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures at NYNEX rose 11% and the Brent futures at ICE were up 6.7% since their lows on 5 March.

Economy

US to impose tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports, impacting global trade

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, although the US does so itself.

USA

Trump insists Usha Vance's visit to Greenland is 'friendly'

Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as Trump continues to suggest the US could take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.

Canada

Canada's Carney talks 9/11 solidarity and slams Trump for trade war

On the campaign trail in Gander after calling a snap election, the Canadian prime minister lamented the countries' broken bonds.

Earth News

US forecasts will worsen with fewer weather balloons, experts warn

Weather balloons are an “essential piece of the forecasting system.” But there will be fewer of them in tornado season this year.

Economy

UK considers switching up tech company taxes to sidestep US tariffs

Currently, the UK is impacted by Trump’s 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminium into the US. Washington has also implemented tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.

USA

DOGE layoffs raise alarm over foreign espionage threat to the US

US President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk's government cuts could provide an opportunity for China and Russia, security experts warn.

Europe News

Greenland's PM slams US officials' visit as 'demonstration of power'

Múte B Egede sees the move as deliberately provocative, following Donald Trump's threats to take control of the island.