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Health news

Biden team says diagnosis only made in last week amid Trump criticism

The former US president’s office said his "last known" prostate cancer screening was in 2014 amid speculation that he had been hiding his diagnosis.

22/05/2025

Culture news

Trump shares fake clip of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with golf ball

Donald Trump has shared a now viral fake clip of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball – the latest in a continuing back and forth between the US president and The Boss. Springsteen has doubled down on political criticism by releasing a digital EP that includes his anti-Trump comments.

22/05/2025

USA

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa in White House meeting

Trump accused South Africa’s government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa of not addressing what his administration believe is a genocide on white minorities in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.

22/05/2025

USA

US Defence Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use

The plane Qatar has offered Trump is estimated to be worth around $400 million (€352 million) which Trump called a "great gesture."

21/05/2025

Business

How Saudi Arabia is building investment ties with the US and Europe

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe.

21/05/2025

Climate

Could cuts push US weather service to the brink this tornado season?

The Storm Prediction Center had tallied 883 local tornado reports this year as of Monday - 35 per cent higher than average for this time of year.

21/05/2025

Culture news

Eddie Vedder & Neil Young support Bruce Springsteen amid Trump threats

Musicians are coming to the defence of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, both of whom Donald Trump has criticised and threatened. “Part of free speech is open discussion. Part of democracy is healthy public discourse. The name-calling is so beneath us,” said Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.

21/05/2025

Markets

Oil prices rise on reports of Israel potentially attacking Iran

Any attack by Israel against Iran could significantly impact US-Iran nuclear talks, while also escalating already heated tensions in the wider Middle East region.

21/05/2025

USA

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' missile defence system plan

The US president has said the initiative will cost $175 billion (€154bn) and could be completed by 2029. Experts have expressed scepticism about both claims.

21/05/2025

Business

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he will spend less on political campaigns

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has pledged to be less involved in politics and assured investors he would remain at the helm of the company for the next five years. His remarks triggered a brief intraday rebound in Tesla shares.

21/05/2025

Europe News

EU to provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s corporate headquarters are in Washington but its journalistic base is in the Czech Republic, which has been leading the EU drive to find funds.

20/05/2025

Europe News

EU will move ahead with new sanctions on Russia without US

A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia.

20/05/2025

USA

Trump nominee Charles Kushner confirmed as US ambassador to France

The US Senate backed Kushner in a 51-45 vote, despite past convictions for charges including tax evasions that were later pardoned by Donald Trump.

20/05/2025

Economy

Taiwan president says US tariff issues are 'frictions between friends'

The US has recently imposed tariffs of 32% against Taiwan, as part of sweeping duties against all US trading partners.

20/05/2025

Culture news

Why is Trump calling for ‘major investigation’ into Bruce Springsteen?

Another day, another bizarre and headline-hogging outburst from the US president... This time, he's calling for a "major investigation" into musicians who supported Kamala Harris - and has started a childish back and forth between him and Bruce Springsteen. Here's everything you need to know.

20/05/2025

World News

First migrants return home after Trump calls for voluntary deportation

The flight marks the beginning of the start of 'Project Homecoming', an initiative encouraging migrants in the US to return to their countries voluntarily.

20/05/2025

USA

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks

Before Trump's social media statement, Putin had released a statement saying a "ceasefire is possible if the right agreements are reached" but didn't explain what those agreements were.

19/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Where do Western Europeans stand on nuclear weapons?

With the US distancing itself from Europe, EU allies are trying to work out how to extend their nuclear umbrella. But where does public opinion in Western Europe stand on the issue?

19/05/2025

Business

Guinness maker Diageo braces for a €133 million US tariff hit

The British multinational alcoholic beverage company also announced a $500 million savings plan.

19/05/2025

Economy

China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales

China’s economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump's trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast.

19/05/2025