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Colombia

Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president

During a six-hour government meeting that was broadcast live, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said legalised cocaine could be "sold like wine".

Healthcare

Older Americans more likely than Danes to face serious heart problems

When it comes to heart-related hospitalisations, income disparities were much wider in the US than in Denmark, two of the world’s wealthiest countries.

Economy

Investment banks warn: Trump tariffs could derail Europe's 2025 growth

Trump's tariffs could derail Europe's 2025 growth, say top Wall Street analysts. Goldman Sachs sees eurozone GDP at 0.7%, well below latest ECB projections. Key sectors such as cars and pharmaceuticals face risks, while a weaker euro may offer only limited relief.

USA

The United States should 'take over' Gaza, Trump says

The US President said he wouldn't rule out deploying his troops to support the reconstruction of Gaza after permanently resettling displaced Palestinians outside the war-torn territory.

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Business

Shein’s London listing at risk as Trump plans US tax changes

Shein and other fast fashion companies could be heavily impacted by new tax changes in the US, which could close a key loophole vital for their business models.

Europe News

EU is ready for 'tough negotiations' with Trump, says von der Leyen

"We will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed," Ursula von der Leyen said after Donald Trump warned tariffs against the EU would happen "pretty soon."

Culture news

Human Authored: How to know the book you're reading isn't AI-generated

How do you know what you’re reading? The Human Authored online portal uses a specially designed logo on book covers and promotional materials to acertain that the work comes from ‘human intellect’.

USA

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.

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.