Economy

EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI despite tensions with US

The EU antitrust enforcer on Tuesday opened an investigation into the US tech giant over its use of online content to power its AI services, a move that threatens to ratchet up transatlantic relations.

9 December 2025

Business

President Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell H200 chips to China

The US government said the approval, which comes in exchange for a 25% surcharge, would also be available to other chipmakers like Intel and AMD.

9 December 2025

USA

Trump justifies narcoboat second strike amid calls to release footage

Trump claimed survivors of the September boat strike were trying to right a drug-laden vessel, as Congress threatens to cut Hegseth's budget over the video.

9 December 2025

USA

UN aid agency cuts appeal for 2026 to €28bn after support drops

This year, the UN system slashed thousands of jobs, notably at its migration and refugee agencies, and Secretary General António Guterres' office has launched a review of UN operations.

8 December 2025

Culture news

Golden Globe nominations 2026 announced: Who are the frontrunners?

The shortlisted films and TV shows have been announced, with the Golden Globes taking place in Los Angeles on 11 January 2026. Here's the full breakdown of the nominations.

8 December 2025

Europe News

European Council's Costa rebuffs US interference in European politics

The Council president said the EU will not tolerate political interference in response to a controversial US government document warning of "civilisational erasure" as a result of the bloc's domestic policies, while stating Washington remains an ally and partner.

8 December 2025

Economy

China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

While exports from China to the US have fallen for most of the year, shipments have surged to other destinations, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the European Union.

8 December 2025

USA

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean

As part of the Pentagon’s anti-drug campaign, the US has been targeting vessels in the Caribbean, striking dozens of boats and killing at least 87 people.

7 December 2025

USA

Zelenskyy hails 'substansive' call with US officials over peace talks

A Ukrainian delegation met with US officials for three days of peace talks in Florida. Both sides acknowledge lasting peace will depend on Russia.

7 December 2025

Ukraine

Russia launches massive attack at Ukraine amid ongoing peace efforts

Moscow launched 653 drones and 51 missiles at Ukraine overnight into Saturday, triggering air raid alerts across the country and wounding at least eight people.

6 December 2025

USA

In a blow to press freedom, White House launches media 'Hall of Shame'

The portal's launch comes as Trump ramps up his campaign against what he labels as 'fake news,' and as the US President faces mounting criticism for repeatedly lashing out at journalists.

6 December 2025

USA

2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington

A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time.

5 December 2025

USA

Trump awarded new peace prize from FIFA during 2026 World Cup draw

Trump, who has openly campaigned for and long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily favoured to win the newly created FIFA prize.

5 December 2025

USA

New York Times sues Pentagon over Pete Hegseth's new media rules

The Pentagon has argued that the policy imposes “common sense” rules that protect the military from release of information that could put them in danger.

4 December 2025

Culture news

The most mispronounced words of 2025: Are you saying them correctly?

From the election of Zohran Mamdani to a Parisian jewel heist, language-learning company Babbel and closed-captioning company The Captioning Group have compiled some of 2025’s most mispronounced words.

4 December 2025

Culture news

Iconic Booker T & the MG’s guitarist Steve Cropper dies aged 84

Steve Cropper, the guitarist whose work contributed to define Memphis soul music, was best known as the guitarist in Booker T & the MGs.

4 December 2025

Culture news

Doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine sentenced to prison

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was the first of five people to face justice over the actor's 2023 death in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home. Plasencia was ordered to serve 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to the actor, who had well-documented struggles with addiction.

4 December 2025

Europe News

Europe accuses Putin of feigning interest in Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Putin to “stop wasting the world’s time,” while the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called on the Russian leader to “end the bluster and the bloodshed and be ready to come to the table and to support a just and lasting peace”.

4 December 2025

Europe News

Rutte: US to make €4.3bn in weapons sales for Ukraine through NATO

Washington more or less stopped deliveries of weapons to Ukraine this summer, instead calling on Europeans to purchase equipment and donate it themselves – and Ukraine's allies have so far obliged to the tune of millions of euros per month.

3 December 2025

Culture news

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle vs Trump administration

Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.

3 December 2025