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.

27 February 2025

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.

26 February 2025

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".

26 February 2025

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.

25 February 2025

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.

25 February 2025

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.

24 February 2025

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.

24 February 2025

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.

24 February 2025

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.

24 February 2025

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.

22 February 2025

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.

20 February 2025

Europe News

US delegation cancels Zelenskyy-Trump’s envoy press conference

The press conference with Keith Kellogg and the Ukrainian president was called off in Kyiv on Thursday, just one day after Trump called Zelenskyy a "dictator" and criticised his leadership.

20 February 2025

Business

Why is Turkey sending thousands of tonnes of eggs to US buyers?

A preliminary agreement between the two countries means 15,000 tonnes of eggs will be sent to the US by July.

20 February 2025

Health news

WHO in ‘stop the bleeding phase’ due to US exit, Europe head says

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assessing the impact of the United States' withdrawal, taking short-term measures, and considering structural reorganisation, Hans Kluge, Director of WHO Europe, told the European Parliament.

20 February 2025

Europe News

Donald Trump says 'EU has been very unfair to us'

Top trade officials for the bloc said they were interested in opening negotiations with the White House to strike mutually beneficial trade deals.

19 February 2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers to discuss tech rules with US officials in Washington

The visit by MEPs comes after a range of criticism from the Donald Trump administration about EU regulation.

19 February 2025

China

US accuses China of 'dangerous' helicopter moves near disputed island

The Philippines said China's crew flew within 3 metres of its plane in the airspace above Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday.

19 February 2025

Europe News

Ukraine war: Who should get Europe's seat at the negotiating table?

European countries are insisting there can be no discussions about peace in Ukraine without the direct involvement of Ukraine and Europe as talks between Washington and Moscow have started.

19 February 2025

Business

BAE records sales boost and beats estimates as military spending rises

The defence group recorded a 14% year-on-year jump in sales and predicted a further increase as Europe bolsters its military capabilities.

19 February 2025

USA

Trump says Ukraine 'never should have started' war with Russia

Top US and Russian officials met for four hours Tuesday before US President Donald Trump suggested that Kyiv was to blame for the conflict.

19 February 2025