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Is Trump elbowing the EU aside as he grabs Ukraine’s mineral wealth?

Kyiv signed a raw materials deal with the EU just months before Russia invaded three years ago – but now the US is making access to the same mineral resources a condition for continued support to the battle-weary nation.

Mexico

Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat

Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero has been wanted by US authorities for the brutal 1985 killing of a US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent.

USA

Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after travel ban lifted

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were sexually exploited.

USA

Trump says peace deal in Ukraine to happen 'fairly soon' or not at all

US President Donald Trump says ending the war in Ukraine could either happen fairly soon, or not at all, as he speaks to the media in a joint press conference with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Culture news

Jeff Bezos takes the opinions out of the Washington Post opinion pages

In a move seen by many to be appeasing Donald Trump, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has announced the restriction of opinions at the paper.

Business

America First? Not when it comes to stock markets worldwide this year

The US stock market has risen in 2025 and isn't far from its all-time high set last week. But it's climbed less than stock indexes in Mexico City, Paris and Hong Kong.

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Horse rescued from pond in New York by police and neighbours

The 1,300-pound horse fell through the ice in a pond in upstate New York but was later rescued.

Culture news

Chappell Roan and Dave Grohl memorabilia sold at LA wildfire auction

Outfits, instruments and memorabilia were auctioned off as part of the Give A Frock campaign to raise money for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Culture news

‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ star found dead aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg played Buffy's younger sister Dawn Summers in the beloved series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, as well as Georgina Sparks in the teen drama Gossip Girl.

USA

Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on the European Union

Trump said the EU was formed to 'screw the US,' that Kyiv could forget about NATO accession, and praised tech mogul Elon Musk for his DOGE efforts during his first cabinet meeting of his second term.

Italy

US military base in Italy locked down over 'security incident'

Personnel working at the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily were instructed to take shelter where they were.

Tech News

US government tech workers resign rather than help Musk's DOGE

The staffers refused to use their technical expertise to "dismantle critical public services".

USA

US judge refuses to overturn Trump's AP White House ban

A federal judge, appointed by US President Donald Trump, denied the request by the news agency after it was barred from presidential events.

Culture news

Trump in meltdown over bombshell revelations in new tell-all book

The new exposé by journalist Michael Wolff comes out today and the Trump team are already using some colourful language to deny some of the revelations. Here's the lowdown.

Europe News

UN backs European call for Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly has rejected a US resolution that urges an end to the war in Ukraine due to its failure to note Russian aggression.

Canada

Tens of thousands sign petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship

The parliamentary petition argues that tech billionaire Elon Musk's alliance with US President Donald Trump is a threat to Canada's sovereignty.

Business

Apple to create 20,000 US jobs to shield operations against tariffs

The tech giant plans to spend $500 billion (€477.50bn) in the country over the next four years, bolstering domestic production as more tariffs loom.

USA

Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Bongino's appointment means two staunch allies of the US president will lead the country's principal federal law enforcement agency.

World News

Trump announces new round of Ukraine peace talks with Russia

The first round of negotiations in Riyadh on Tuesday prompted European allies to rally around Volodymyr Zelenskyy, nervous about Trump's perceived pivot to Moscow and fears that talks would take place without Ukraine's direct involvement and favour Russia.

Culture news

One month in, how has Trump impacted culture around the world?

From raging against DEI initiatives to taking over the Kennedy Center, Trump has used his first month in office to severely change the cultural landscape of the USA.