New novel from reclusive author Thomas Pynchon coming this year
After 12 years away, the famously reclusive writer Thomas Pynchon is set to return this year with his 10th book. Read More
Editor of German far-right outlet receives suspended sentence in freedom of speech case
The editor was accused of defaming the German interior minister in a social media post. Read More
Concerns over US NATO engagement as ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets
As US President Donald Trump’s pauses his recent barrage of tariffs on global trading partners, NATO allies are alerted to signals pointing to diminished US engagement in defending the alliance.…
EU pauses retaliatory tariffs against US to ‘give negotiations a chance’
The counter-tariffs agreed by EU countries were set to target almost €21 billion in American products, such as soybeans, copper and motorbikes. Read More
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Train hits unattended lorry in Massachusetts
A passenger train collided with an unattended lorry on Wednesday at a level crossing in Canton, Massachusetts. No serious injuries reported. Read more at Read More
Former ballerina Ksenia Karelina freed in latest US-Russia prisoner swap
A US-Russian dual national jailed in Russia for treason was freed in a prisoner exchange and is now on her way back to the US, Marco Rubio announced. Read more…
Von der Leyen welcomes Trump’s tariff pause and offers again ‘zero-for-zero’ deal
The European Commission will examine Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily pause his sweeping tariffs before taking further steps. Read More
Defence ministers from ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for Ukraine meet, once again without the US
European countries are wary of deploying troops on Ukraine as part of a reassurance force without a US backstop. Read More
Penguin nesting season begins at Chicago aquarium
Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins have kicked off their annual nesting season at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, showing off their courtship moves. Read more at Read More