Trump tariffs to drag global growth down by trillions of dollars April 3, 2025 Donald Trump’s tariffs is set to drag the world economy down by trillions of dollars, according to forecasts by leading economists. The International Monetary Fund estimates the current global economy is worth more than $115 trillion and it has been predicted to grow by around three per cent, per various forecasts. But since Trump announced [...]
‘Free speech in retreat’- JD Vance warns Europe of ‘threat from within’ February 14, 2025 JD Vance has accused the UK and Europe of a “backslide away from conscience rights”, warning of the “threat from within” and claiming: “Free speech, I fear, is in retreat.” The US vice-president made the comments while addressing European leaders at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday, amid wider concern on the continent [...]
2026 World Cup: Visa backlog could keep teams and fans locked out of US January 30, 2025 US officials have raised concerns that visa backlogs may prevent overseas football fans and even teams from attending the men’s 2026 World Cup. Wait times for interviews for business and tourism visas exceed 330 days at 18 US embassies and consulates, the LA Times reported. With tickets for the World Cup not expected to go [...]
Trump tells businesses to make products in the US or pay the price January 23, 2025 Donald Trump has told businesses they should make their products in the US, or face paying tariffs, while speaking at Davos. President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum at the Swiss ski resort this afternoon, and used his speech to emphasise his message to business. It comes after he threatened to double tax rates for [...]
‘America first’: Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President January 20, 2025 Donald Trump has been sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States, with a claim that “America’s decline is over.” The Republican politician took the oath of office in the rotunda of the US Capitol building in Washington D.C. on Monday after below freezing temperatures saw the ceremony moved indoors. President Trump [...]
Ex-Bank of England governor Mark Carney enters race to be Canadian PM January 17, 2025 Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has entered the race to replace Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. “I’m doing this because Canada is the best country in the world, but it could still be even better,” said Carney as he formally announced his bid in Alberta. The announcement came after months of speculation over [...]
Los Angeles wildfires could result in $15bn US insurance losses January 10, 2025 Early estimates of the wildfires engulfing Los Angeles county may rapidly deplete the catastrophe budgets of US primary insurers
OpenAI boss Sam Altman denies sister’s allegations of sexual abuse January 8, 2025 The sister of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has filed a lawsuit in the United States alleging that he regularly sexually abused her over a number of years, starting when they were children. The lawsuit alleges that the abuse began when Ann Altman was three and Mr Altman was 12, and also includes an allegation of rape – with the filing [...]
Forget a trade deal. Let’s use Trump’s victory to entice US students to the UK November 12, 2024 Trump's promised campus crackdown will prompt US students to look at other options. Let's welcome them here, writes Will Cooling.
‘Dangerous and destructive’ Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida October 10, 2024 Hurricane Milton has made landfall as a Category Three storm, with the Met Office warning it will be “dangerous and destructive” as thousands of UK holidaymakers had their flights to Florida cancelled. Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, at about 8.30pm local time. The US National Hurricane Centre reports the hurricane had maximum sustained [...]