USA

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.

16 January 2025

World News

More than 12,000 houses in ruins after fires devastate California

Millions of Southern Californian residents continue to face dire new wildfire warnings and power outages after fires fanned by harsh winds caused widespread destruction.

15 January 2025

Europe News

Poll: Europeans more fearful than others of second Trump presidency

Citizens in traditional US ally countries such as the United Kingdom, South Korea, and EU member states express greater doubts about the future of a Trump administration compared to the rest of the world, according to a new global survey.

15 January 2025

World News

SEC sues Tesla boss Elon Musk for not disclosing early Twitter stocks

The US Securities and Exchange Commission sues Elon Musk saying he failed to disclose Twitter ownership in a timely manner.

15 January 2025

Cinema

Why is Disney being sued for billions over 'Moana 2'?

Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit alleging that the popular Moana franchise was lifted from a decades-old screenplay without the writer's consent. The writer is now suing for $10billion in a new copyright claim.

14 January 2025

Culture news

The Weeknd delays album due to wildfires - celebs help relief efforts

One of the most anticipated albums of the start of 2025, the artist's last under the moniker 'The Weeknd', has been delayed due to the LA wildfires. Hollywood celebrities continue to donate to relief efforts.

14 January 2025

Culture news

Oscar nominations delayed once more due to California wildfires

In light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations have been pushed back. Awards season calendar continues to be impacted.

14 January 2025

Culture news

Donald Trump's inauguration acts have been announced

Village People have addressed their upcoming performance at Donald Trump‘s inauguration as President of the United States, acknowledging: "We know this won't make some of you happy to hear..."

14 January 2025

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.

14 January 2025

Culture news

Who will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration?

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president next Monday —and speculation remains high over which music acts will perform at the high-profile ceremony. The shortlist is... well, short.

13 January 2025

Culture news

FireAid: Benefit concert announced for LA wildfire victims

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Disney and LA sports organisations have also pledged money and started raising funds for the victims of the LA wildfires.

13 January 2025

Europe News

Golf merger could see early divergence of EU and Trump-US regulation

As LIV Golf and PGA Tour attempt to finalise a merger, the impact on sports entertainment and conditions for players will raise regulatory questions on both side of the Atlantic - but the outcome of US and EU merger scrutiny may differ.

13 January 2025

Italy

Italy frees Iranian engineer whom the US wanted extradited

The Italian authorities freed Iranian engineer Abedini Najafabadi Mohammad on Sunday and he flew home to Iran soon after, ANSA news agency reported.

12 January 2025

USA

Los Angeles officials say wildfire death toll has risen to 16

Strong winds have been largely blamed for turning the wildfires into infernos that destroyed entire neighbourhoods around a city which has seen no significant rainfall in more than eight months.

12 January 2025

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.

11 January 2025

Tech News

US Supreme Court looks likely to uphold TikTok ban on security grounds

TikTok has been "on notice" since 2020, during Donald Trump's first term, that its sale could be required if it couldn’t satisfy national security concerns.

11 January 2025

USA

Death toll from California wildfires rises to 11, officials say

Dozens of blocks of the scenic Pacific Palisades area have been flattened to smouldering rubble while in neighbouring Malibu, blackened palm strands were all that was left above debris where oceanfront homes once stood.

11 January 2025

Europe News

Greenland's PM says his people don't want to be Americans

The United States is a strong ally of the European Union and the leading member of NATO and many in Europe were shocked by the suggestion that an incoming US leader could consider using force against an ally.

11 January 2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen won't attend Trump's inauguration, seeks 'early contact'

There are "no plans" for Ursula von der Leyen to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump, the European Commission has confirmed.

10 January 2025

USA

Death toll rises to 10 as wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles

At least 10 are believed to be dead as multiple blazes scorch several cities in the Los Angeles County Area in one of the worst outbreaks of wildfires to strike southern California.

10 January 2025