USA Thousands of files released in Epstein case but lawmakers want more The US Justice Department has released new pictures and documents in the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Many of the pictures show former US President Bill Clinton, but lawmakers are demanding the full release of the uncensored material. 20/12/2025
Culture news Donald Trump’s new Patriot Games compared to ‘The Hunger Games’ online Social media users and Democrats all responded the same way to Donald Trump’s freshly announced competition for next year’s 250th anniversary of the US: it all feels very “May the odds be ever in your favour.” 19/12/2025
Russia Putin touts battlefield gains, signalling war in Ukraine will continue During his annual press conference and call-in show, the Russian president stated that his troops were advancing in Ukraine, the day after EU leaders agreed on a €90bn loan for Kyiv, avoiding the use of frozen assets. 19/12/2025
Culture news Barack Obama shares his favourite movies, music and books of 2025 Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2025... 19/12/2025
USA Suspect in Brown and MIT killings found dead, officials say The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of a storage facility in New Hampshire, investigators believe he acted alone. 19/12/2025
USA New US strike on alleged drug boat kills four in eastern Pacific The US military said Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people on the same day the House rejected efforts to limit President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels. 18/12/2025
Business Ford walks back EV ambitions amid falling demand and hostile politics The company will focus on making hybrid and gas-powered vehicles, as well as smaller, more affordable EV models. 16/12/2025
Europe News European leaders commit to assisting Ukraine in future Russian attack As European leaders vowed to protect Ukraine against Russia in the future, including via military means, Zelenskyy hailed progress with the US in talks about security guarantees – but disagreements over territory remain. 15/12/2025
Europe Today Europe needs to stand up to Trump on climate, Tubiana tells Euronews The CEO of the European Climate Foundation, who served as France's climate change ambassador for the 2015 United Nations climate summit in Paris, remains a climate optimist and points to China as an example to follow. 15/12/2025
USA Two US soldiers, one civilian killed in suspected ISIS attack in Syria Two US service members and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria after a lone gunman, believed to be part of ISIS, opened fire at the gate of a military post. Three other US troops as well as members of the Syrian forces were injured. Trump has promised “serious retaliation”. 14/12/2025
USA Police detain suspect in shooting killing two at Brown University Police detained a person of interest after a gunman killed two people and wounded nine during final exams at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday. 14/12/2025
USA Democrats release photos of Trump and Clinton from Epstein's estate Democrat lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee investigating the crimes of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released dozens of photos on Friday revealing his connection with figures including prominent lawmakers and entrepreneurs. 13/12/2025
Thailand Thailand disputes Trump's announcement of a renewed ceasefire deal Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its sovereignty. 13/12/2025
Tech News FT names Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as their 2025 Person of the Year AI leaders and executives have dominated lists for most influential people of 2025. The latest, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, was named Person of the Year by the Financial Times. 13/12/2025
12 minutes with 'Let's prove them wrong': Spanish economy minister responds to US Spanish Economy Minister says Europeans must stay united and keep focused on integration after the Trump administration said the continent's economy is suffocating under excessive regulation and weak leadership. 12/12/2025
Europe News Trump's policies set to widen EU-US innovation gap in 2026 Companies say the EU’s deregulation efforts are insufficient against Trump's “carrot-and-stick” strategy of pairing generous US tax incentives with a punitive 15% tariff on imports from the EU. 12/12/2025
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: Can Brussels and Washington's relationship be saved? The European Commission’s fine on social media platform X and Donald Trump’s criticism of European leadership marked a tense week for the transatlantic partnership. Is the EU-US relationship under too much strain, and what lies ahead? 12/12/2025
USA US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in major escalation with Maduro The US seized an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in what President Trump called the largest such operation ever, prompting Caracas to condemn the action as piracy. 11/12/2025
Economy US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for third time in a row Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates. 10/12/2025
Switzerland UN human rights office in 'survival mode' with €77m budget shortfall Many UN organisations, including the World Health Organisation and the International Organisation for Migration, have slashed spending this year because some donors have cut back foreign aid. 10/12/2025