The riches thought to lie beneath Greenland’s icy terrain have been coveted for more than a century. The allure of Earth’s biggest island is undeniable. Over the past millennia, Greenland…
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USA: Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10% tariff on imports of Chinese-made goods as soon as 1 February. Trump said discussions with his administration were…
USA: Tech giants announce $500bn ‘Stargate’ AI plan in US
The creator of ChatGPT, OpenAI, is teaming up with another US tech giant, a Japanese investment firm and an Emirati sovereign wealth fund to build $500bn (£405bn) of artificial intelligence…
USA: Trump impersonator set to tour as demand rockets
A comedian who impersonates Donald Trump has said he has seen a 30-40% increase in bookings since he was re-elected as president in November. Mike Osman, 65, from Southampton, said…
USA: Trump tells Putin to end ‘ridiculous war’ in Ukraine or face new sanctions
Donald Trump has warned he will impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin fails to end the war in Ukraine. Writing on his social media platform…
USA: Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
US President Donald Trump says he has signed a full and unconditional pardon for Ross Ulbricht, who operated Silk Road, the dark web marketplace where illegal drugs were sold. Ulbricht…
USA: What has Trump done since taking power?
Donald Trump’s first full day in office has come to an end with a late-evening move to shut down the offices of federal agencies overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.…
USA. Convicted US Capitol rioter turns down Trump pardon
One of the people who served jail time for taking part in the US Capitol riot four years ago has refused a pardon from President Donald Trump, saying: “We were…
USA: Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
Netflix will raise prices across a number of countries after adding nearly 19 million subscribers in the final months of 2024. The streaming firm said it will increase subscription costs…
USA: Who were Trump’s inauguration guests
A host of less familiar faces mingled with former presidents, family members and US officials at Donald Trump’s inauguration. From tech billionaires to social media influencers, here’s your guide to…