Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the European Union must ratify its trade deal with the United States by July 4 or face...
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ after Star Wars actor posts Trump gravesite image
Published: 4:04am, 8 May 2026Updated: 4:16am, 8 May 2026 The White House called Star Wars star Mark Hamill “one sick individual” on Thursday after...
Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X
Published: 3:28am, 8 May 2026Updated: 3:52am, 8 May 2026 Paris’ public prosecutor has opened a judicial investigation into Elon Musk’s X social media platform,...
Egyptian man who firebombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in prison
A man accused of a firebomb attack that killed one person and injured a dozen others while they were demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in...
US targets Cuba nickel operation in move with implications for China-linked supply chains
The Trump administration has expanded its pressure campaign against Cuba into the critical minerals sector, sanctioning a nickel joint venture tied to Canadian miner...
Greenland’s PM slams ‘indecent’ bid to buy locals’ signatures for US adhesion petition
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Thursday slammed as “indecent” reported attempts by an American to pay locals US$200,000 each to sign a petition...
Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near ex-prince Andrew’s home, UK police say
UK police said on Thursday they had arrested a man wielding a weapon who “was behaving in an intimidating manner” close to the home...
China’s use of propaganda may outwit US if Taiwan conflict arises, experts warn
Beijing’s study of the wars in Iran and Ukraine could sharpen its ability to wage information warfare against Americans during a Taiwan Strait conflict,...
Norwegian police arrest Chinese woman on spying allegations
Published: 12:56am, 8 May 2026Updated: 12:59am, 8 May 2026 Authorities in Norway arrested a Chinese citizen on espionage allegations on Thursday in connection with...