Earth News US oil and gas is booming: The truth behind Trump's "energy emergency" The US already produces more oil and gas than any other country in the world. 21/01/2025
No Comment Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris Agreement Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw. 21/01/2025
Europe News ‘A truly unfortunate development’ – Trump pulls out of Paris Agreement Although hardly a surprise, President Trump’s executive decision to exit the international effort to halt global heating for a second time has been met with dismay on this side of the Atlantic. 21/01/2025
Russia Putin and Xi talk stronger Russia-China ties post-Trump inauguration Putin and Xi praised strong bilateral ties, highlighting shared interests and global stability, as Trump began his term as the 47th US president. 21/01/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen on Trump: EU will be pragmatic but protect its interests "A lot is at stake" in EU-US relations, Ursula von der Leyen said the day after Donald Trump's inauguration. 21/01/2025
Business Volkswagen warns against Trump tariffs as new presidential term begins The German carmaker is already contending with a sales slowdown, high costs, and competition from cheaper Chinese competitors. 21/01/2025
USA Musk's 'Nazi salute' controversy overshadows Trump's inauguration Tech billionaire Elon Musk's gesture during a speech has sparked backlash, with Spain's deputy prime minister announcing she would resign from using the platform after it was likened to a Nazi salute. 21/01/2025
No Comment Donald Trump's military salute to the American national anthem In 2021, Lady Gaga sang the national anthem for President Joe Biden. In 2013, Beyoncé sang the national anthem and later said she lip-synced to a track recorded for President Barack Obama. 21/01/2025
Earth News What is the Paris Agreement? Trump has pulled US out of the deal Most of the world's superpowers are members of the legally binding international treaty. 21/01/2025
Economy Germany's economic sentiment darkens amid Trump trade risks US President Donald Trump stopped short of imposing new tariffs in his initial executive orders but unveiled the External Revenue Service, a new agency tasked with collecting tariffs and duties in the coming months. 21/01/2025
EuroVerify From China to Biden: Trump's inauguration speech fact-checked The president repeated false claims related to the 2020 US election in addition to unfounded allegations against immigration. 21/01/2025
No Comment Watch Trump take the oath of office in a historic political comeback Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking an unprecedented political comeback four years after being voted out of office. 21/01/2025
Europe News Macron urges Europe to boost defence spending as Trump takes office Donald Trump has criticised the cost of US military assistance to Ukraine and aims to transfer a greater share of responsibility to Europe. 21/01/2025
USA 'Peace through strength': Day one of Trump's foreign policy Trump signed a flurry of executive orders on his first day as US President, withdrawing the country from the Paris climate agreement and reversing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers. 21/01/2025
Lifestyle Why is Melania Trump's inauguration hat going viral? Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States yesterday and many are focusing on the first lady's fashion statement - a hat which is the source of much speculation. 21/01/2025
Health news Trump will pull the US out of the World Health Organization Here’s what the US withdrawal means for global health and what may happen next. 21/01/2025
Markets Markets ride a rollercoaster as Trump returns to US presidency Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump's tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies showing significant volatility. 21/01/2025
Tech News How will the US' new AI chip export restrictions impact Europe? The AI chip export rules issued by the Biden administration do not include Europe as a single market, which could cause issues experts say. 21/01/2025
Europe News Does the Orbán-Trump bromance still smoulder? Yesterday, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán boasted about Donald Trump’s presidency in the US, which he said would trigger a new right-wing surge in Europe. 21/01/2025
World News Donald Trump begins presidency with sweeping executive orders Donald Trump signs a slew of executive orders on the first day in office after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. 21/01/2025