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New York judge drops terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione

Mangione pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism, in the 4 December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

16/09/2025

Business

Klarna IPO is back: Fintech firm to go public in New York

The Swedish financial technology company announced on Tuesday the launch of its initial public offering, months after the firm paused its planned listing.

02/09/2025

Art

New York museums bring major art to JFK airport's new terminal

Four of New York’s most iconic museums are joining forces to transform JFK’s Terminal 6 into a global arts hub, with installations by MoMA, the Met, Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History.

18/08/2025

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein's next retrial could happen this fall

Prosecutors and Weinstein's lawyers vowed Wednesday that they were willing to square off at yet another trial. It would be his third in New York and fourth overall.

14/08/2025

Culture news

Former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor claims the Met has his stolen guitar

A rock 'n' roll relic is stirring up drama between a guitar legend and one of New York's most iconic museums.

06/08/2025

World News

UN Security Council meets to discuss Israel-Hamas war and hostages

Members of the UN Security Council offered their sympathy to Israeli hostages after a video showing an emaciated captive was released by Hamas, but called on Israel to end its self-created humanitarian catastrophe and allow more aid to enter the besieged territory.

06/08/2025

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Heavy rain triggers flash floods and travel chaos on US East Coast

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.

01/08/2025

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.

29/07/2025

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.

29/07/2025

USA

Trump administration sues New York City over 'sanctuary city' policies

The lawsuit says New York City's policies violate the supremacy clause of the Constitution by interfering with the enforcement of federal law. Similar lawsuits have been filed in recent months against New York State, Colorado, Los Angeles and elsewhere.

25/07/2025

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'Good Trouble’ rallies across US push back on Trump agenda

Thousands joined protests across the United States on Thursday, held in memory of John Lewis and in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies.

18/07/2025

Culture news

Largest Martian meteorite fetches more than €4.3 million at auction

This was the first time such an historical and rare piece was auctioned off. But as popular as the Mars meterorite was, a young dinosaur skeleton triggered a bidding frenzy...

17/07/2025

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Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey

Heavy rain and flash flooding swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, causing major travel disruptions and emergency declarations across several states.

15/07/2025

Culture news

The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is being auctioned off in New York

This is the first time such an historical and rare piece is auctioned off. Sotheby’s says the eventual buyer of the items is guaranteed to own a piece of history.

14/07/2025

USA

Who is New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani?

The 33-year-old is poised to become the official Democratic candidate for November's mayoral election.

25/06/2025

USA

Zohran Mamdani scores surprise win in NYC primary as Cuomo concedes

'Tonight is his night,' former state governor Andrew Cuomo said as he conceded the race to the virtually unknown progressive candidate.

25/06/2025

Climate

US gripped by sweltering weather as heat dome drives temperatures up

From Chicago to New York, cities across the eastern US are baking under a relentless heatwave, with temperatures well above average.

23/06/2025

Markets

Stablecoin bigwig Circle soars in debut on the New York Stock Exchange

The major cryptocurrency issuer saw its value skyrocket after its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.

06/06/2025

Germany

Germany's former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed to top UN job

The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year — despite backlash in Berlin.

02/06/2025

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Pups pose in style at New York’s Met-inspired Pet Gala

Dressed in dazzling outfits inspired by this year’s Met Gala, dozens of dogs took centre stage at New York’s annual Pet Gala on Monday evening.

22/05/2025