World News

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say

Explosive case has destroyed the reputation of a key witness in a Republican impeachment effort against the president.

21 February 2024

Tech News

Julian Assange starts final UK legal battle to avoid extradition to US

The WikiLeaks founder, who’s been indicted on 18 charges in the US, could face extradition should the London court rules against him.

20 February 2024

Culture news

J.Lo is back with a visual album... but is it any good?

The Latin American pop star has written a sequel album and film about her relationship with actor Ben Affleck.

16 February 2024

Europe News

US gridlock over Ukraine aid 'already' having an impact: Stoltenberg

The impasse in the US Congress over new assistance to Ukraine "has already had consequences" on the battlefield, Jens Stoltenberg has warned.

15 February 2024

Europe News

Do not undermine NATO's credibility: Stoltenberg rebukes Donald Trump

"We should not undermine the credibility of NATO's deterrence," Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday, issuing a public rebuke to Donald Trump.

14 February 2024

Culture news

The creative duo behind Dracula Daily: The classic novel sensation

From Dracula Daily to myriad other fun projects, the Kirklands are proving the value of indulging your creative side

13 February 2024

Europe News

Borrell slams US for deploring Gaza deaths while giving arms to Israel

Josep Borrell has sharply criticised the Biden administration for lamenting the growing death toll in Gaza while, at the same time, providing Israel with weapons to prop up its military campaign.

12 February 2024

Culture news

Everything you need to know about the Super Bowl

Every year the Super Bowl, the pinnacle event of the American football season, presents a huge half-time music show and some jaw dropping unique and innovative trailers for its estimated 110-million strong television audience.

11 February 2024

Culture news

Has public opinion turned against Taylor Swift?

Swift is at the top of her game critically and commercially, but is she now more corporation than artist?

11 February 2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Origin' - Ava DuVernay's missed doc opportunity

Ava DuVernay made history last year at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first African-American woman in Competition. Sadly, her latest film, 'Origin', while an important project that tackles vital issues, would have worked far better as a documentary.

9 February 2024

Culture news

Kevin Spacey to pay just $1 million settlement over ‘House of Cards’

The actor was dropped from the hit show’s final season in 2017 amid accusations of sexual harassment. Now the production company behind ‘House of Cards’ needs his help.

7 February 2024

Culture news

Can The Simpsons really predict the future? Seems like it...

The show The Simpsons has become notorious for some of its episodes and jokes becoming eerily accurate. And now, they've apparently foretold the launch of Apple Vision Pro...

7 February 2024

Gaza

Hamas expected to respond soon to ceasefire proposal

All the latest developments on the Israel - Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

2 February 2024

Economy

Euroviews. This is what US President Biden's LNG freeze might mean for Europe

Europe's reliance on Russian gas was challenged in the aftermath of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Afterwards, the continent turned to the US as it became the largest supplier of LNG, Osama Rizvi writes.

2 February 2024

Venezuela

Secret US spying programme targeted top Venezuelan officials

Some of President Maduro's closest allies have been caught up in the investigation, including Alex Saab, the businessman recently released in a prisoner swap.

1 February 2024

Culture news

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to new involuntary manslaughter charge

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted. He remains free pending trial under conditions that include not possessing firearms, consuming alcohol or leaving the country.

1 February 2024

Culture news

What is Biden’s ‘Taylor Swift Plan’ – and why is MAGA on the warpath?

President Joe Biden is reportedly seeking TayTay’s endorsement once more in order to swing this year’s US presidential election – something which has led to some outrageous conspiracy theories. Here’s the breakdown.

31 January 2024

Culture news

Theatre legend and Tony Award-winning actress Chita Rivera dies at 91

Chita Rivera was one of Broadway's most celebrated stars, known for her successful theatre career spanning nearly seven decades. Some of her most notable roles include Anita in "West Side Story" and Rose in "Bye Bye Birdie".

31 January 2024

Europe

How much Western aid does Ukraine need to keep its economy afloat?

Ukraine is staring down a massive hole in its state coffers, which only Western assistance can possibly plug.

30 January 2024

Tech News

OpenAI teams up with children’s safety NGO to create AI guidelines

OpenAI has come under scrutiny over data handling and the fear that AI could harm society.

30 January 2024