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Rubio called US-Ukraine talks productive but much work remains

The Ukrainian delegation met with US officials in Miami on Sunday ahead of scheduled talks between the US and Russian officials, including Vladimir Putin, later this week.

30/11/2025

Travel News

US wardrobe warning falls flat as flyers slam air travel realities

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s video campaign romanticises an era that never truly existed, critics say.

30/11/2025

USA

US halts all asylum decisions and pauses visas for Afghan nationals

On top of the pause on all asylum decisions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said his department paused 'visa issuance for ALL individuals traveling on Afghan passport'.

29/11/2025

USA

Trump hints at ground action in Venezuela to combat drug trafficking

Tensions with Venezuela further escalated earlier this week after Washington designated the so-called Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organisation.

28/11/2025

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man float over chilly New York

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade showcased Shrek, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man over Manhattan, with spectators braving chilly weather and strong winds.

28/11/2025

Tech News

Social media algorithms can alter political views, study says

A browser extension powered by AI can reduce how people feel about opposing political views, according to new research that looked into the 2024 US presidential election.

28/11/2025

USA

Trump says one of the National Guards shot on Wednesday has died

One of the two US National Guard troops, deployed to serve in Washington DC from the state of West Virginia, has died in hospital from critical wounds sustained in a Wednesday shooting attack, just blocks away from the White House.

28/11/2025

USA

Afghan national charged over attack on US National Guard in Washington

Two West Virginia National Guard members were ambushed and critically wounded near the White House. Authorities have charged an Afghan national in the attack.

27/11/2025

Travel News

Higher entry fees for foreigners at US parks raise tourism concerns

The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting.

27/11/2025

USA

Two US National Guard troops shot just blocks from the White House

Trump says a “re-examination” of all aliens in the United States is needed after an Afghan national was apprehended for shooting two US National Guard troops, just blocks away from the White House, in what officials say was a targeted attack.

26/11/2025

Tech News

OpenAI denies ChatGPT caused teenager’s suicide

The AI giant said the teenager should not have been using the technology without parental consent and should not have bypassed ChatGPT’s protective measures.

26/11/2025

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Lava erupts from Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano in latest activity

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupted again on November 25, sending lava fountains hundreds of feet high and prompting continued aviation alerts.

26/11/2025

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Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys Waddle and Gobble in annual tradition

President Donald Trump carried out the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardon at the White House, sparing two birds named Waddle and Gobble during a light-hearted ceremony.

26/11/2025

Health news

AI can ‘see’ whether you are suffering from chronic stress

AI can tell if you are stressed by looking at your medical scans, a new study shows.

25/11/2025

Business

Nvidia shares dip as AI accelerator race shifts interest to Google

A report that Meta may shift billions in AI spending towards Google’s custom chips sent Nvidia shares lower, signalling early signs of a potential shake-up in the company’s near-monopoly of the AI hardware market.

25/11/2025

Tech News

This new home robot can lift wine glasses and load the dishwasher

The robot, called Memo, cleared a dinner table and put items in the dishwasher.

25/11/2025

USA

Texas men charged over Haiti island plot to kill and rape residents

Two Texas men face federal charges for allegedly plotting to seize a Haitian island, kill men, and assault women and children.

24/11/2025

USA

Trump says Kyiv has shown 'zero gratitude' to Washington

The US president criticised Ukraine's government, claiming it showed “zero gratitude” for US support, and accused European nations of buying Russian oil.

23/11/2025

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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been erupting since last year as lava fountains rise hundreds of metres

Kilauea volcano has been erupting at semiregular intervals since late last year, shooting spectacular lava fountains that remain safely contained within its summit crater.

23/11/2025

USA

Rubio insists peace plan is by US amid claim it is Russia's wish list

The White House said that Rubio and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff worked on the widely leaked 28-point US-backed peace proposal for a month, with participation from both Russians and Ukrainians.

23/11/2025

USA

Donald Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Saturday, Trump said the US proposal on Russia’s war in Ukraine was not his “final offer.” Ukrainian allies earlier voiced concern over the proposal. He said the conflict “should never have happened” and insisted that ending the war is the priority.

23/11/2025

USA

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after feud with Trump

Taylor Greene's resignation followed a public fallout with Trump in recent months, as the congresswoman criticised him for his stance on the Epstein files.

22/11/2025

USA

Trump praises Mamdani after surprisingly cordial Oval Office meeting

Trump, who had in the past called Mamdani a “100% communist lunatic” and a “total nut job,” spoke openly of how impressed he was with the man who had called his administration “authoritarian”.

22/11/2025

Tech News

Trump has a draft proposal to block state AI regulations, reports

US Tech employee unions and NGOs have signed a letter opposing any such move, saying AI companies "making or using that bad tech would be unaccountable to lawmakers and the public".

21/11/2025

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‘Billionaires eat first’: Thanksgiving signs highlight impact of SNAP funding delays

Snap benefits are back after the US government shutdown, bringing relief to low-income households. However, new work requirements will affect many adults next month.

20/11/2025

Business

What to expect from US jobs report after lengthy data blackout?

Economists are predicting that 50,000 employees were hired in September, a slow improvement from August. The jobs report will be the final complete monthly update before the Fed's interest rate decision in December.

20/11/2025