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Economy

US and China prepare to extend tariff pause after Stockholm talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump must approve the pause before it can go ahead.

USA

Gunman who killed four in New York targeted NFL headquarters

Investigators believe Shane Tamura was trying to get up to the NFL offices after shooting several people in the lobby of the building at 345 Park Avenue but entered the wrong lift.

Lifestyle

Explained: Why is Sydney Sweeney’s fashion ad being called ‘Nazi’?

American fashion retailer American Eagle and Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney have been the subject of fierce criticism for a jeans advert which was aimed at raising awareness about domestic abuse. Instead, the campaign has sparked backlash over racial undertones. Here’s everything you need to know.

Thailand

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire after just hours

The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands.

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Europe News

EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal

The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal.

Economy

US-EU trade deal wards off tariff escalation but threatens growth

The 15% rate removes Trump's threat of a 30% tariff. But it effectively raises the tariff on EU goods from 1.2% last year to 17%.

Culture news

‘The Simpsons’ creator makes bold Donald Trump-based prediction

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening was at San Diego Comic-Con and made a bold claim about the show's future...

USA

Gunman kills four at Manhattan office building in New York City

The suspect fatally shot himself after killing four people, including an off-duty police officer, at a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper on Monday.

USA

At least two dead in shooting at Nevada casino, police say

The Grand Sierra Resort claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and sits just a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

USA

Hurricane Iona forms after strengthening in central Pacific Ocean

Iona emerged on Sunday from a tropical depression and was about 1,440 kilometres southeast of Honolulu, the US National Hurricane Centre in Miami said.

Culture news

Why is Donald Trump demanding that Beyoncé be prosecuted?

Donald Trump's feud with A-list celebrities continues. The US president is alleging that Kamala Harris spent campaign money on celebrity endorsements in 2024 – despite an investigation finding this claim to be false - and is demanding that Queen B be prosecuted. Here's everything you need to know.

Culture news

Celebrated musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies aged 97

The mathematician and satirical songwriter was best known for his songs 'The Elements', 'The Masochism Tango' and the Cold War track 'We Will All Go Together When We Go'.

Europe News

Georgia hosts NATO military drills despite cooling ties with the West

The war games involve more than 2,000 troops from 10 countries, such as Germany, Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Moldova.

Qatar

Israel considering alternatives to talks with Hamas, Netanyahu says

All sides have held weeks of ceasefire talks in Qatar, reporting small signs of progress but no major breakthroughs have happened.

Qatar

US team cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, blaming Hamas

A breakthrough in talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has eluded Trump's administration for months as conditions continues to deteriorate in Gaza.

Iran

Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks if US works to rebuild trust

Iran is set to meet on Friday in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations, and the European Union’s deputy foreign policy commissioner.

Culture news

Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71, WWE says

He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.

World News

US envoy Witkoff lands in Sardinia ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks

The close Trump ally is expected to meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and the Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.

USA

Trump administration can end deportation protections for Afghans

The federal appeals court's ruling lifts Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of people from Afghanistan and Cameroon residing in the US.

USA

US prosecutors want to speak to Ghislaine Maxwell over Epstein files

US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said he anticipated meeting with Maxwell "in the coming days", with her lawyers confirming initial talks.