US President Donald Trump has pledged to impose more tariffs after his latest move to introduce import taxes on steel and aluminium entering the US prompted retaliation from the European Union (EU) and Canada. Trump said “of course” he would respond to the countermeasures, repeating his warning to reveal “reciprocal” tariffs next month on countries […]
Putin Visits Kursk Region for First Time Since Ukraine Attack
President Vladimir Putin visited the western Russian region of Kursk on March 12, as Russian forces claim they had recaptured territory from the Ukrainian military. Footage released by the Kremlin shows the Russian leader dressed in a pixilated military uniform, visiting a command post in Kursk used by Russian troops. Ukraine launched its cross-border offensive […]
Trump says anti-Tesla protestors will face ‘hell’
People protesting against Tesla should be labelled domestic terrorists, President Trump said on Tuesday at a White House media event designed to bolster Elon Musk’s electric car company. The President sat in the driver’s seat of a brand new red Tesla that he said he planned to buy, with Musk in the passenger seat, but […]
Scarlett Johansson sounds very certain she will never return to the MCU as Black Widow: ‘Let it go’
While superheroes are often thought of as invincible, Scarlett Johansson would like to remind everyone that some heroes need to have their final sendoff. In an interview published in InStyle on Tuesday, the “Lost In Translation” star addressed the incessant questions around her Marvel Cinematic Universe character Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. The Black Widow, who died on screen in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” […]
Man arrested outside Coachella Trump rally files $100 million lawsuit against…
Verm Miller, once accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at a Coachella rally, filed a $100 million lawsuit against Riverside County for slander and libel. “You have the epidemic of public officials in this country that think they can walk all over regular people,” Miller said. “It’s sad that a public official feels like they could […]
US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump
Don’t call it a breakthrough, as there is still a long way to go before lasting peace. But Tuesday’s agreement between the US and Ukraine over a proposed temporary ceasefire in the war with Russia represents a remarkable change of course. Just a week ago, the US suspended military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine […]
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for first time — breaking longstanding tradition
Months after ditching its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage. The airline will begin charging for the first and second checked bag beginning on May 28, Southwest announced Tuesday. However, members of its A-List loyalty program or those traveling on a business fare will be exempt from […]
Can NATO survive without the United States?
Europe is staring down the barrel of a stark new reality where the United States being the backbone of NATO – the alliance that has guaranteed the continent’s security for almost 80 years – is no longer a given. President Donald Trump’s public animosity towards Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, his willingness to embrace Russia’s Vladimir Putin and recent comments casting […]
Trump says he will buy a Tesla after stock slump
US President Donald Trump has said he will “buy a brand new Tesla” after shares in the electric car firm fell more than 15%. Trump blamed “radical left lunatics” boycotting the firm to “attack and do harm” to Tesla owner Elon Musk. However, stock analysts said the main reason for the poor performance of the […]
Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings
Philippine police have arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs”. The 79-year-old was taken into police custody shortly after his arrival at Manila airport from Hong Kong. He has offered no apologies for his brutal anti-drugs […]