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USAID inches towards takeover amid Musk's claims of shutdown

Thousands of USAID employees have been frozen out and programmes shut down around the world in the two weeks since Trump became president and imposed a sweeping freeze on foreign assistance.

USA

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico

All of the tariffs were scheduled to start at midnight on Tuesday, but both countries threatened retaliation, raising the prospects of a broader regional trade war. A 10% tariff that Trump ordered on China is still set to go into effect.

Economy

Trump, tariffs and trade wars: Who are the US’ main trading partners?

President Donald Trump swept to victory in the US election on promises to 'Make America Great Again'. As the MAGA movement turns the US inwards, what could this mean for international trade?

Canada

Canadian sports fans boo US anthem after Trump tarrifs

Fans at NBA and NHL matches in Canada jeered peformances of the US national anthem after US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs.

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Cinema

Why are DC and Warner Bros. being sued over Superman?

The unwelcome news comes as DC and parent WBD are gearing up for the release of 'Superman', the franchise reboot in the new DC universe. Can this new litigation block the international distribution of the film?

Culture news

Fancy bidding for a locket of Leonard Cohen’s hair?

There are some interesting items belonging to the late singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen going under the hammer at the end of February - including a locket which contains a piece of his hair inside...

Culture news

Grammy Awards 2025: Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar big winners of the night

Beyoncé was the big winner at the 67th Grammy Awards. For the first time ever, the 'Cowboy Carter' artist won the award for Album of the Year. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar won all five of the categories he was nominated for, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Here's the full breakdown.

Europe News

EU 'will respond firmly' if Trump decides to impose tariffs

After President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, worrying the world about a trade war, the EU waits and hopes it won't be next.

USA

US businesses fear Trump's tariffs will trigger inflation

The Budget Lab at Yale University estimates Trump's tariffs would cost the average American household 965 euros to 1,160 euros in annual purchasing power.

USA

Medevac plane crashes in Philadelphia: at least 7 dead 19 injured

The crash came just two days after the deadliest US air disaster in a generation when an American Airlines jet collided in midair with an Army helicopter in Washington DC on Wednesday night.

Venezuela

Venezuela frees six US citizens after Trump's envoy meets Maduro

The visit by the envoy came as a shock to many Venezuelans who hoped that Trump would continue the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued against Maduro during his first term.

Panama

Trump’s Panama Canal threat stirs up memories of US imperialist past

The aggressive rhetoric of US President Donald Trump has shocked Panamanians, who see the waterway as a source of enormous national pride.

Culture news

Grammy Awards 2025: Who will win and who should win?

Will Beyoncé finally win Album of the Year? Is 2025 the year Kendrick Lamar wins it all? Could Charli XCX nab her first Grammy? Here are our predictions for this weekend’s ceremony.

USA

Trump blames 'diversity hires' for air collision that killed 67

An American Airlines flight from Wichita in Kansas was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport when it collided with a military helicopter, crashing into the Potomac river in the worst US aviation disaster in more than 20 years.

Culture news

US authorities to allow copyright for art made with AI

The US Copyright Office has clarified its position on works made with the help of artificial intelligence.

Europe News

Chinese operation tried to overthrow Spanish government, report says

Intelligence firm Graphika said a Beijing-linked campaign known as "Spamouflage" spread disinformation about Spain's deadly floods last year.

World News

Euroviews. Europe's security would be at major risk without access to rare earths

With no easing of geopolitical tensions in sight, the EU and its members need to fight for themselves by prioritising strategic partnerships with resource-rich countries in Central Asia and beyond, Nicolas Tenzer writes.

USA

No survivors in Washington passenger jet and helicopter crash

A plane and an army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan National Airport in the US capital, halting all flights and launching a major rescue operation in the Potomac River.

USA

US foreign aid freeze a 'death sentence' for people in need, NGOs warn

US President Donald Trump has ordered most foreign assistance to be halted for 90 days pending a review, causing alarm among aid agencies worldwide.

Europe News

Kallas and Rubio agree to keep 'maximum pressure' on Russia

Russia's war on Ukraine, China, the Middle East and defence spending were the main topics of the first phone call between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubio.