Brazil Brazil's Bolsonaro rejects coup allegations in final court statement The former president and other defendants were required to present their final arguments by Wednesday. This marks the final procedural step before the trial concludes, which is expected by the end of the year. 14/08/2025
Afghanistan Taliban deny using force to divert international aid in Afghanistan Aid agencies say more than half of Afghanistan’s population, roughly 23 million people, need humanitarian assistance. 14/08/2025
Europe News EU, US closer to clinching trade deal text as Washington shares update The technical details of the tariff exemptions are long overdue, but the European Commission is optimistic that the text will be finalised soon. 14/08/2025
USA Heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee kill at least four At least four people died in Tennessee due to heavy rain and flooding, causing chaos and dramatic rescues. A family was killed by a fallen tree in East Ridge. 14/08/2025
USA Court backs Trump's foreign aid freeze, triggering global concerns A US Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration can suspend billions in foreign aid, despite challenges from grant recipients. This decision follows Trump's executive order to freeze aid spending, which critics argue could result in millions of deaths by 2030. 14/08/2025
Food and Drink A fermented fancy: Why is Pamela Anderson selling pickles? Pamela Anderson has launched her very own, limited-edition line of spicy pickles. And the reason behind this career pivot is a big dill. 13/08/2025
Culture news White House orders US museum review to ensure they meet Trump’s agenda A letter sent by the White House is ordering several US museums to align their content with Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. The president has accused the Smithsonian of coming under the influence of a “divisive, race-centered ideology.” 13/08/2025
Mexico Mexico extradites 26 cartel members to US in deal with Trump The move marks the second time Mexico extradites cartel members to the US, in an effort to curb the threat of US tariffs on its imports. 13/08/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy warns Putin wants all of Ukraine’s Donbas region The Ukrainian president reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from its own land, saying that would be unconstitutional and would only serve as a springboard for another Russian invasion. 13/08/2025
USA Trump says he’ll know if Putin wants Ukraine peace deal in meeting Without elaborating, Trump reiterated that land exchanges might be a part of any significant agreement. 12/08/2025
Europe News Europe frozen out as US and Russia prepare for Alaska talks Until Europe can defend itself, it's not likely to be invited to a great power dialogue, experts have told Euronews. 12/08/2025
USA At least two people dead, 10 injured in US Steel plant explosion The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel plants in Pennsylvania. 12/08/2025
USA Trump extends pause on China tariffs for another 90 days Trump has extended his tariff pause on China for another 90-days just hours before the last trade truce was set to expire. 11/08/2025
USA Trump to deploy National Guard to DC citing 'crime emergency' Trump also said at his news briefing that his administration has started removing homeless encampments "from all over our parks, our beautiful, beautiful parks." 11/08/2025
Lifestyle In Pictures: This year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest "Ugly" by name; fierce by nature. Here are the highlights of this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest. 11/08/2025
USA Flash floods batter US midwest leaving thousands without power Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where up to 36 centimetres of rain had fallen in some areas by Sunday, according to the US National Weather Service. 11/08/2025
United Kingdom US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, Vance says The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas. 08/08/2025
Hungary Orbán says Europe risks being 'sidelined' if Trump-Putin talks happen Orbán, a harsh critic of the European Union, suggested a Europe-Russia summit but one not led by leaders of EU institutions. 08/08/2025
Ukraine Russian strikes target Kharkiv and Sumy in overnight attack on Ukraine The strikes came ahead of a White House imposed deadline for Moscow to show progress towards ending their invasion or face greater economic sanctions. 08/08/2025
Food and Drink Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know. 08/08/2025