President Donald Trump has ordered that all US government staff working on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) schemes be put on immediate paid administrative leave. The White House confirmed that…
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USA: Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally
Elon Musk has brushed aside the furore over a one-armed gesture he gave during a speech celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump. At Monday’s event, Musk thanked the crowd for…
USA: Trump moves to expand ‘fast-track’ deportations
The Trump administration has expanded the process to swiftly deport undocumented immigrants who cannot prove they have lived in the US continuously for two years or more. US border agents…
USA: Chris Brown sues Warner Bros over documentary’s sex assault claims
Musician Chris Brown says he’s suing a film studio over a documentary released last year which included accusations of sexual assault. Chris Brown: A History of Violence was released by…
USA: Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history. The Hughes…
Greenland: Icy terrain is getting a lot of international attention for its mineral resources
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…
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…