Tech News What to know about ICEBlock, an app that tracks US immigration agents “I really just wanted to do something to help fight back,” the app’s developer said. 04/07/2025
Economy What is in Trump's tax and spending bill that will soon become law? The bill is set to massively widen the US’ budget deficit and leave an added 12 million Americans without health insurance. 04/07/2025
Health news US agencies altered health datasets in ‘gender ideology’ crackdown About half of US datasets studied were “substantially altered” in the two months after Donald Trump assumed the presidency, an investigation has found. 04/07/2025
USA US Congress gives final approval to Trump's signature tax bill Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York delayed voting by holding the floor for more than eight hours with a record-breaking speech against the bill. 03/07/2025
USA Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine and Iran in phone call, Kremlin says Asked about his expectations from the call, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "I'm not sure that they have a lot of common ideas, common topics to talk (about), because they are very different people." 03/07/2025
Economy Republicans advance Trump's tax bill after initial struggles The bill would build on various tax breaks from Trump's first term and temporarily introduce new ones. The state would partially offset the cost by reducing spending on Medicaid and food assistance. 03/07/2025
Business Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months — is Musk to blame? Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company's dominance. 02/07/2025
Space US greenlights billions for Moon missions despite Musk’s opposition The US is granting $10 billion (8.5 billion) for Moon missions that go against what SpaceX boss Elon Musk hopes to see from NASA. 02/07/2025
USA Trump threatens Musk with DOGE and deportation as feud reignites Former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk have reignited their public war of words, just a month after their relationship began to unravel. 02/07/2025
Lifestyle Donald Trump's new fragrance labelled ‘too embarrassing for words’ "For patriots who never back down": Donald Trump's new fragrance has been blasted online, especially considering the timing of his scented launch. 02/07/2025
Business Paramount pays Trump $16 million to settle ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit The payout comes after Trump sued CBS News for the editing of an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October. 02/07/2025
USA USAID closes its doors after six decades amid Trump crackdown The agency, its few remaining staff, functions and programmes will now be absorbed into the US State Department, marking an end to humanitarian relief work which USAID supporters say saved countless lives around the world. 02/07/2025
Gaza Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza Trump says Qatari and Egyptian mediators will deliver the final ceasefire proposal to Hamas soon and says a deal is likely to go into effect as early as next week. 02/07/2025
USA US Senate passes Trump's tax bill after turbulent all-night session The package now goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson had warned senators not to overhaul what his chamber had already approved. 01/07/2025
USA Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians. 01/07/2025
Europe News US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising billions to combat poverty Many countries face escalating debt burdens, declining investments, decreasing international aid and growing trade barriers. 30/06/2025
Canada US to resume trade talks with Canada, says Canadian Prime Minister Canada and Mexico face separate tariffs of as much as 25% that Trump put into place under the auspices of stopping fentanyl smuggling. 30/06/2025
Gaza Netanyahu says there are ‘broad regional possibilities’ for ceasefires “Make the deal in Gaza. Get the hostages back!!!” US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform on Sunday morning. 29/06/2025
Iran Iran could have enriched uranium in months, UN watchdog says The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog IAEA Raphael Grossi said on Saturday that Iran could have the capacity to produce enriched uranium in a matter of months. 29/06/2025
USA Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' takes another hurdle in tight Senate vote Proposed cuts in welfare provisions to finance tax relief are among the most controversial aspects of Trump's 'signature policy' bill. 29/06/2025