USA

Economy

Higher borrowing costs raise economic and political stakes for Trump

US President Donald Trump faces renewed pressure from rising US borrowing costs as investors price in inflation risks linked to the Iran conflict, tariffs and concerns over long-term government debt.

01/06/2026

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Thousands attend annual Israel Day parade in New York

Crowds gathered along New York’s Fifth Avenue for the annual Israel Day parade, waving Israeli and US flags.

01/06/2026

Destinations

Los Angeles: A World Cup host city travel guide

The 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host eight matches at this summer’s World Cup.

31/05/2026

USA

US says it is capable to resume war with Iran as deal remains elusive

Trump signalled he was on the verge of reaching a peace deal with Iran but failed to sign off on the agreement following a two-hour meeting on Friday.

30/05/2026

USA

Trump remains 'in excellent health,' presidential doctor says

Trump's physician said the president's "cognitive and physical performance are excellent".

30/05/2026

Destinations

New York/New Jersey: A World Cup travel guide

Eight matches will be held in New York/New Jersey during this summer’s World Cup – including the final on 19 July.

30/05/2026

Tech News

AI agents turned to theft, intimidation and collapse in online worlds

A new experiment suggests that when advanced AI agents are left to run simulated societies without human oversight, rule-breaking, instability and even systemic collapse can emerge rapidly.

29/05/2026

Tech News

Blue Origin rocket explodes seconds into engine test

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, with Jeff Bezos acknowledging a “rough day” and saying the company will rebuild and continue testing.

29/05/2026

Business

Anthropic becomes the world's top AI start-up with $1tr valuation

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic raised $65 billion in private funding, boosting its valuation to $965 billion and overtaking OpenAI's last reported valuation of $730 billion as the two firms compete for dominance in the AI sector.

29/05/2026

USA

What are the Abraham Accords — and why is Trump pushing to expand them?

US President Donald Trump is calling for more Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords, the diplomatic agreements normalising ties between Israel and parts of the Arab world.

28/05/2026

USA

Israel freezes out UN chief Guterres over sexual violence blacklist

The UN cited "credible information" regarding sexual violence allegedly committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinians in prisons and other detention centres.

28/05/2026

USA

Judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list

Democrats and civil rights groups argued it was urgent that the judge issue a restraining order in the midst of primary season and with states already gearing up for the fall midterm elections.

28/05/2026

Business

FIFA faces US probe over World Cup ticket pricing ahead of the event

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of a formal investigation into allegedly deceptive ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with fans reporting sky-high prices.

28/05/2026

Business

Google insider's Polymarket scam puts prediction markets on trial

A Google engineer has been arrested for allegedly using his employer's secret search trend data, as landmark case tests whether prediction markets are subject to the same rules as Wall Street.

28/05/2026

Business

Dell lands huge Pentagon deal right after Trump said 'go out and buy'

Dell Technologies has secured a $9.7 billion (€8.3bn) defence contract to supply Microsoft software across the entire US military, just weeks after US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the company at the White House.

28/05/2026

USA

UFC fight venue takes shape outside White House for Trump birthday event

Construction has begun on a UFC octagon outside the White House ahead of a fight night linked to Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

28/05/2026

Business

Meta wants Instagram and Facebook subscribers to foot its AI bill

Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its long-standing reliance on advertising revenue.

28/05/2026

Culture news

Matthew Perry's assistant gets three-year jail term over actor's death

The court in Los Angeles heard that Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, had a central role in the 'Friends' actor’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with a fatal dose of the drug.

28/05/2026

USA

Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.

27/05/2026

Tech News

Thousands enter the world’s largest AI influencer competition

Body positivity nightmare or a chance to redefine beauty standards? A new awards contest for AI-generated personalities is testing how far virtual influencers can go.

25/05/2026

USA

Iran says progress on many issues with US but agreement not imminent

Writing on his social media platform, US President Donald Trump said "constructive" talks were underway but "both sides must take their time and get it right."

25/05/2026

USA

Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage

The Pentagon released another batch of previously classified UFO files, including military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, saying the material is intended to provide “unprecedented transparency” despite offering no evidence of alien life.

24/05/2026

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Heavy police presence outside White House after deadly shooting at security checkpoint

Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities.

24/05/2026

USA

Gunman killed after shootout near White House, Trump says

Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.

24/05/2026

Tech News

Students build a wearable device that moves human hands using AI

The prototype system was developed in just 48 hours during a hackathon.

23/05/2026

USA

Who will succeed Trump? JD Vance and Marco Rubio are getting ready

When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump’s successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest.

23/05/2026