Trump has ordered government agencies to stop using Anthropic AI tools
This page has been blocked by an extension US President Donald Trump said Friday he would direct every federal agency to immediately stop using technology from AI developer Anthropic. “We don’t need it, we don’t want it, and will not do business with them again!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. Anthropic is mired […]
Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or ‘bad things happen’
US President Donald Trump says the world will find out “over the next, probably, 10 days” whether the US will reach a deal with Iran or take military action. At the first meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington DC, Trump said of negotiations with the Islamic Republic about its nuclear programme: “We have […]
Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
This page has been blocked by an extension President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a bridge connecting the US and Canada until Washington is “fully compensated for everything” it has given to its northern neighbour. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting the Canadian province of Ontario to the US state of […]
Canada dispatches senior officials to open Greenland consulate
This page has been blocked by an extension Canada is set to open its first diplomatic outpost in Greenland in a significant show of solidarity following US President Donald Trump’s threats to take control of the territory. A delegation of senior Canadian officials, including Governor General Mary Simon, and foreign minister Anita Anand, are travelling […]
US pitches plan to counter China’s dominance of critical mineral supply
The US has launched an effort to form a trade zone for critical minerals that are key to making everything from smartphones to weapons as it tries to break China’s dominance of the industry. On Wednesday, the State Department hosted the first Critical Minerals Ministerial event – which was attended by countries and organisations including […]
Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal
The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US and Europe, as Donald Trump ratchets up […]
Danish PM tells Trump to stop ‘threats’ against Greenland
Denmark’s prime minister has told Donald Trump to “stop the threats” about taking over Greenland. Mette Frederiksen said “it makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland”, adding: “The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom.” Her remarks […]
China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to ‘separatist forces’
China is holding military drills around Taiwan simulating the seizure and blockade of the island’s key areas, as a warning against “separatist forces”. The army, navy, air force and rocket force have been dispatched for the drills which include live-fire exercises, the Chinese military said. Codenamed “Justice Mission 2025”, the drills are taking place days […]
Twelve killed in shooting targeting Jewish community at Australia’s Bondi Beach, police say
New South Wales Police in Australia say two people are in custody as they respond to a “developing incident” at Bondi Beach They say an operation is under way and are urging the public to avoid the area, telling anyone already there to take shelter Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s spokesperson says they are “aware of […]
US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting
This page has been blocked by an extension Autoplay Play next item automatically Video quality Highest available Video quality Currently unavailable Low Medium Highest available Automatically selects the best quality available Settings Change the styling The US has suspended processing all immigration requests from Afghans, after an Afghan man was identified as the suspect in […]