USA US deports scores of Venezuelans to El Salvador despite judge's order President Trump flouts judge's order and deports more than 250 Venezuelans, accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, to El Salvador. 16/03/2025
Europe News Trump cuts off funding for pro-democracy media outlets VOA and RFERL President Trump's administration has cut off funding for Voice of America, Radio Liberty and other pro-democracy media that broadcast to undemocratic states. 16/03/2025
USA At least 32 killed as massive storm system rips through the US Violent tornadoes swept through parts of central and southern US killing dozens and causing widespread damage. 16/03/2025
USA Trump issues new warning to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels US President Donald Trump says he is ready to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. 15/03/2025
USA US mulls travel ban on citizens from 43 countries, including Russia US President Donald Trump's administration is considering banning all travel to the country from 11 countries, the so-called "red list". The other countries are in the "yellow and orange" lists, US domestic media reported. 15/03/2025
USA Trump says his vow to end war in Ukraine in 24-hours was 'sarcastic' US President Trump claimed he wasn't being serious when he repeatedly claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in 24-hours during his presidential campaign. 15/03/2025
Space NASA, SpaceX launch mission to replace US astronauts stranded on ISS US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at the ISS in June for what was meant to be an eight-day trip. 15/03/2025
USA Trump administration threatens to cut Columbia University's funding The US government says the Ivy League institution must cede control of one of its academic departments if it wants federal funding in the future. 14/03/2025
USA Musk's DOGE seek to close hundreds of US federal offices this summer Hundreds of US federal offices could begin closing this summer as DOGE continues to crackdown on “unnecessary government spending”. 14/03/2025
USA Trump tries to involve NATO into Greenland 'annexation' US President Donald Trump has welcomed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Washington amid concerns over his pivot towards Russia. The pair discussed Greenland, with Trump again advocating US annexation for security reasons. 13/03/2025
Space SpaceX delays flight to return NASA's stranded astronauts The flight was postponed due to a launch pad issue. The two astronauts have been stuck in space for nine months. 13/03/2025
Europe News Trump says Ireland 'cheats' US in White House meeting with PM Trump gave Micheál Martin a warm welcome, then described the EU as an opponent of the US and accused Ireland of having the US pharmaceutical industry in its grip. 13/03/2025
Economy US stocks rally as inflation cools and euro holds four-month highs US stocks rallied as February’s inflation data came in lower than expected, boosting hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.5%. Meanwhile, the euro held at a four-month high. 12/03/2025
Economy US inflation cools despite Trump trade war threatening price lifts Price pressures eased more than expected in February, a relief for US consumers concerned about looming tariff effects. 12/03/2025
My Wildest Prediction ‘The next Microsoft will be by a 17-year-old girl,’ says Chklovski Can young women revolutionise the world of tech? According to Tara Chklovski, CEO of Technovation, the answer is yes - it’s simply a matter of providing them with the same funding and networking opportunities as men. 12/03/2025
Tech News Is a TikTok deal in the works? Here's where things stand with the ban A US law is forcing TikTok's Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance to divest from the platform or face a ban. 12/03/2025
Culture news How Rebecca Black reinvented herself as a camp pop icon As 'Friday' singer Rebecca Black is announced as the support act on Katy Perry's upcoming Lifetimes Tour, we look at the surprising career trajectory of the much-derided child star. 12/03/2025
USA Trump hopes to speak to Putin after US and Ukraine agree ceasefire US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "the ball is (Moscow's) court" as talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and the US concluded with an immediate 30-day ceasefire proposal. 12/03/2025
EuroVerify No, Trump has not banned Spanish in the US Some claim that speaking Spanish in the US will earn you a fine or even a prison sentence, as part of a measure known as 'La Ley del Silencio Hispanico', or 'The Law of Hispanic Silence'. 12/03/2025
USA Trump plans to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50% US President Donald Trump faces increased pressure to stimulate economic growth after a brutal market selloff on Monday indicated rising recession risks. 11/03/2025
Green News A billion dollar bloodbath: Congress fights Trumps’ owl killing plan To save the spotted owl, Trump plans to shoot hundreds of thousands of larger owls, but Congress says it’s too expensive. 11/03/2025
Culture news Washington Post journalist quits as Bezos critical piece spiked Longstanding columnist for the Washington Post, Ruth Marcus, has resigned after an article criticising Jeff Bezos wasn’t run, weeks after the owner changed editorial rules on opinion pieces. 11/03/2025
Tech News Trump administration halts US funding for two cybersecurity efforts The Trump administration has halted funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections. 11/03/2025
USA Two men stand trial in US over alleged plot to kill Iranian journalist Prosecutors claim the suspects, allegedly members of an Eastern European crime group linked to Iran, were hired to carry out a murder on US soil in 2022. 11/03/2025
USA Pro-Palestinian activist's arrest will be 'first of many,' vows Trump Mahmoud Khalil, a former graduate student at Columbia University, is challenging efforts to deport him over his role in student protests. 11/03/2025
Culture news US Supreme Court revives case around ownership of Nazi-looted painting The case surrounding the ownership of a painting stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish woman has been ongoing for twenty years. 11/03/2025