Health news EU-US trade deal leaves future of pharma tariffs uncertain Despite a new EU-US trade deal, tariffs on pharmaceuticals remain uncertain and unchanged for now, pending the outcome of a US national security investigation that could later impose duties of up to 15%. 28/07/2025
Europe News 'Best we could get': Brussels defends EU-US deal as criticism mounts "This is clearly the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances," said Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade. 28/07/2025
Europe News Trump shortens Russia's peace deal deadline from 50 to '10 or 12 days' Earlier this month, Trump said he had given Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal or face what he said would be "very severe" economic sanctions during a visit to Washington by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. 28/07/2025
Culture news Why is Donald Trump demanding that Beyoncé be prosecuted? Donald Trump's feud with A-list celebrities continues. The US president is alleging that Kamala Harris spent campaign money on celebrity endorsements in 2024 – despite an investigation finding this claim to be false - and is demanding that Queen B be prosecuted. Here's everything you need to know. 28/07/2025
Europe News French MPs across the political spectrum slam US-EU trade agreement The agreement reached on Sunday between Brussels and Washington, which places customs duties of 15% on EU exports to the United States, has caused an uproar among French MPs. 28/07/2025
Economy US and China to talk in Stockholm as trade truce expiration nears The talks are a precursor to a potential autumn meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. 28/07/2025
Europe News Russian attack on Kyiv injures eight as drone barrage continues A Russian air strike on Kyiv injured at least eight people, including a child. The blast damaged buildings and cars, but no fires broke out. Ukraine also reported 153 combat engagements along the front lines. 28/07/2025
Europe News Trump and Starmer discuss Ukraine and Gaza during meeting in Scotland UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump on Monday at the American leader's golf resort in Scotland, where they discussed the 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine. 28/07/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen and Trump strike EU-US deal with 15% tariff for the bloc The trade deal will introduce a 15% tariff for the vast majority of EU products. But some will benefit from a "zero-for-zero" scheme. 27/07/2025
World News Thailand and Cambodia to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks Following four days of border clashes which have left over 30 people dead, the two sides have agreed to Malaysia acting as a mediator in the conflict. 27/07/2025
Space US space agency NASA set to lose around 20 percent of its workforce NASA employees who chose to leave accepted the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" (DRP) option, according to the space agency' news Chief Cheryl Warner. 26/07/2025
World News Trumps tees off in Scotland amid nationwide protests Protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American. 26/07/2025
USA Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions blocked for third time A federal judge on Friday blocked US President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in a third ruling since the high court's decision in June. 26/07/2025
Tech News ByteDance’s AI robot system can fold clothes and do housework The TikTok parent company has been advancing its AI development. 26/07/2025
Europe News Trump says immigration is 'killing Europe' during Scotland visit Upon his arrival in Scotland for a five-day visit, the US president will tour golf courses owned by his family during his stay, as well as meet with the European Commission president and the British prime minister. 25/07/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland on Sunday EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will meet US President Donald Trump on Sunday in Scotland to "discuss transatlantic trade relations." 25/07/2025
Economy Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell react to US President Donald Trump The Federal Reserve Chair and the US President got into a disagreement over costs at a tour of the Fed’s office building renovation in Washington on Thursday. 25/07/2025
Culture news Trump’s media war: White House takes aim at South Park and Colbert The White House is fighting back against what it calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” targeting satirical media and political talk shows. 25/07/2025
Business Approved: Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance can go ahead Federal regulators approve Paramount's $8 billion (€6.8 bn) deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil. 25/07/2025
USA Trump administration sues New York City over 'sanctuary city' policies The lawsuit says New York City's policies violate the supremacy clause of the Constitution by interfering with the enforcement of federal law. Similar lawsuits have been filed in recent months against New York State, Colorado, Los Angeles and elsewhere. 25/07/2025