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Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela

Trump's escalation comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, an unusual move that followed a buildup of military forces in the region.

17/12/2025

Tech News

What to know about the new US ‘Tech Force’ for the public sector

The talent development programme aims to close ‘critical skills gaps’ within US government agencies by hiring tech talent for two-year assignments.

16/12/2025

Business

PayPal moves to establish US bank, expanding deposits and loans

PayPal has applied to establish a Utah-chartered bank, a move that would allow the firm to hold deposits and increase lending capacity to small businesses.

16/12/2025

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Solidarity at New York Hanukkah lighting after Bondi Beach attack

New York's Hanukkah menorah lightings showed solidarity following the Bondi Beach attack. Zalman Lazaroff shared an update on his injured nephew amid tight security.

16/12/2025

USA

Trump designates fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

President Trump designated fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction as eight people were killed in the new US strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean, bringing the total death toll to at least 95 since September.

16/12/2025

Business

Ford walks back EV ambitions amid falling demand and hostile politics

The company will focus on making hybrid and gas-powered vehicles, as well as smaller, more affordable EV models.

16/12/2025

Health news

Major genetic study reveals overlap between mental health disorders

The findings of this study could eventually improve how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated, especially for people who live with more than one diagnosis.

16/12/2025

USA

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion for defamation over edited documentary

The lawsuit accuses the BBC of broadcasting a "false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump," calling it an attempt to interfere in the 2024 presidential election.

16/12/2025

Tech News

Ukrainians sue US chip firms for allegedly powering Russian drones

The lawsuits argue that the tech companies ‘weak compliance protocols and limited surveillance of their supply chains' led to their products being used by the Russians.

15/12/2025

Tech News

AI agent outperforms human hackers at a fraction of the cost, study

The AI agent ‘demonstrated technical sophistication,’ comparable to the strongest human participants in the study.

15/12/2025

USA

Brown shooting suspect still at large after person of interest freed

Police freed a 24-year-old man detained in the Brown University shooting on Sunday night after evidence no longer implicated him. Two students were killed and nine wounded in Saturday's attack.

15/12/2025

Culture news

Trump attacks Rob Reiner in Truth Social post as Hollywood mourns

US President Donald Trump has used his Truth Social media platform to attack Rob Reiner saying he and his wife "reportedly" died "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction" with "Trump Derangement Syndrome".

15/12/2025

USA

Rob Reiner's son arrested after deaths of Hollywood director and wife

Nick Reiner, the younger of Rob Reiner's two sons, spoke publicly of his struggles with addiction and by 18 had cycled in and out of nine treatment facilities.

15/12/2025

USA

Trump condemns 'purely antisemitic attack' after Bondi Beach shooting

The US administration says it "strongly condemns" the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration, after a deadly shooting. Australian authorities are treating the incident as terrorism.

14/12/2025

USA

Two US soldiers, one civilian killed in suspected ISIS attack in Syria

Two US service members and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria after a lone gunman, believed to be part of ISIS, opened fire at the gate of a military post. Three other US troops as well as members of the Syrian forces were injured. Trump has promised “serious retaliation”.

14/12/2025

USA

Police detain suspect in shooting killing two at Brown University

Police detained a person of interest after a gunman killed two people and wounded nine during final exams at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday.

14/12/2025

USA

Trump wows retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack

Trump vowed "serious retaliation" after an ISIS ambush in Syria killed two US troops and a civilian, the first fatalities since Assad's fall. Three were wounded in the attack, which Syrian President al-Sharaa condemned.

13/12/2025

USA

Democrats release photos of Trump and Clinton from Epstein's estate

Democrat lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee investigating the crimes of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released dozens of photos on Friday revealing his connection with figures including prominent lawmakers and entrepreneurs.

13/12/2025

Business

Crypto king Do Kwon jailed for 15 years over $40bn stablecoin fraud

The co-founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a US court found that his $40bn stablecoin ecosystem was sustained by fraud.

12/12/2025

USA

Moment hiker rescued from quicksand after activating SOS signal

A hiker identified as Austin Dirks was rescued after becoming trapped in soft, water-saturated ground in Utah’s Arches National Park. Unable to free himself, he activated an emergency beacon. Rescue teams located him by drone and freed him safely.

12/12/2025

Tech News

Trump signs executive order blocking US states from enforcing AI rules

Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil liberties and consumer rights groups, have pushed for more regulations on AI, saying there is not enough oversight for the powerful technology.

12/12/2025

Business

Mickey Mouse meets ChatGPT: Disney signs short video deal with OpenAI

Disney has signed a deal with OpenAI to let the firm's video generation tool produce short videos featuring more than 200 Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters.

11/12/2025

USA

US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in major escalation with Maduro

The US seized an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in what President Trump called the largest such operation ever, prompting Caracas to condemn the action as piracy.

11/12/2025

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Watch: Trump says US has seized oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move that comes amid rising escalations with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government. A US official said the Coast Guard led the operation with support from the Navy.

10/12/2025

Economy

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for third time in a row

Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates.

10/12/2025

Travel News

US weighs mandatory social media checks for visitors

The new rules would also require a mandatory selfie, as well as the names and birth dates of close family.

10/12/2025