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Joe Biden warns of ultra-wealthy 'oligarchy' threatening US democracy

Biden warns of an ultra-wealthy ‘oligarchy’ threatening democracy in the United States as he delivers his farewell address.

Cuba

US to remove Cuba's terrorism designation in prisoner release deal

The outgoing US President Joe Biden has said he was prompted to act after receiving 'wisdom and counsel' from other world leaders.

EuroVerify

Old false claims resurface about Ukrainian kickbacks to US politicians

Misinformation is often spread regarding Russia's war in Ukraine to sway public opinion about support for Kyiv and put pressure on western governments.

Tech News

Joe Biden signs executive order to boost buidling of AI data centres

The outgoing US president, Joe Biden, signed an executive order that promotes the growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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Tech News

US's AI chips export proposal receives industry pushback

Though the rules are aimed at China, they could impact some European countries including Portugal and Switzerland.

Gaza

Israel to approve ceasefire deal despite pushback, minister says

Hamas have approved a draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza, with Israel's cabinet debating the conditions, officials suggest. A truce, if agreed, would put an end to over a year of war in the Gaza Strip.

USA

Biden says his administration forced Putin's failure in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has failed across the board during his single term presidency as he reflects on his administration’s foreign policy success one week before the end of his time in office.

Europe News

Biden honours Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

It's the only time President Biden, who is a Catholic, has presented the honour with distinction during his presidency.

Israel

Ambassadors join Tel Aviv rally to demand Gaza hostage release deal

The protest comes on the same day that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire talks in Doha.

World News

Biden extends stay in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans

The Department of Homeland Security also extended Temporary Protected Status for more than 103,000 Ukrainians and 1,900 Sudanese that are already living in the US.

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Trump and Biden pay tribute to Jimmy Carter

In separate ceremonies held on different days, Donald Trump and Joe Biden paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, honouring the legacy of the United States' 39th leader.

USA

Former US President Jimmy Carter honoured with state funeral

The late US President Jimmy Carter received a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. All living current and former presidents were in attendance, in addition to foreign dignitaries, to witness the final honouring of the 39th US president.

Business

Getty Images announces merger with rival content firm Shutterstock

The union of the two major content firms comes as artificial intelligence is shaking up the image market.

Green News

US offshore drilling ban: Can this 'epic ocean victory' survive Trump?

Days before leaving office, Biden has made a move that environmental groups are “thrilled and thankful’’ for.

Culture news

Denzel Washington and Ralph Lauren receive Medal of Freedom from Biden

President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.

Japan

Source: 'regrettable' that Nippon Steel deal blocked due to security

A Japanese government source told Euronews that the Biden adminstration's decision to block the takeover of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel might have an impact on future investments between Japan and the US.

Europe News

US expected to announce $1.25bln military aid package for Ukraine

The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the HAWK air defence system.

USA

Biden commutes most US federal death sentences before Trump's return

Outgoing US President Joe Biden commuted 37 out of 40 sentences to life imprisonment amid concerns about Donald Trump's stance on executions.

USA

US pledges 61% emissions cut by 2035 as Biden bows out

The US has become only the fourth country to put a new emissions reduction pledge on the table ahead of a February 2025 deadline under the Paris Agreement to halt global temperature rise – but with president-elect Trump due to take office next month, its impact is questionable.

USA

Trump slams Biden over Ukraine's use of US missiles to attack Russia

US President-elect Donald Trump branded President Joe Biden's move as 'stupid' and said he may reverse the policy once he takes office next month.