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Americans' Confidence in Elon Musk Declines, New Poll Shows

He fronted Donald Trump's election campaign and has since led the work of slimming down the US authorities. Something that has proven to be bad for Tesla CEO Elon Musk's popularity.

Americans' Confidence in Elon Musk Declines, New Poll Shows

Wall Street Rallies as Tech Giants Lead Gains on Tuesday

The New York stock exchange bounced back on Tuesday. All leading indexes closed on the plus side.

Wall Street Rallies as Tech Giants Lead Gains on Tuesday

US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

Many closed embassies, withdrawn funds to both the UN and Nato, and mass layoffs of diplomats. These cutbacks are included in an "aggressive" budget proposal for the US Department of State.

US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

Employees at the US Department of State are being urged to report colleagues who exhibit "unchristian" behavior, reports Politico. It feels very much like "The Handmaid's Tale", says an anonymous official to the news site.

State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

WHO Condemns Attack on Gaza's Last Functioning Northern Hospital

Israel has attacked the al-Ahli hospital – which is said to be the last functioning one in northern Gaza Strip. A child died when the building was evacuated.

WHO Condemns Attack on Gaza's Last Functioning Northern Hospital

Iran Nuclear Talks Progress, But Challenges Remain, Says Foreign Minister

The White House describes Saturday's talks with Iran about a new nuclear energy agreement as "a step forward". New negotiations are expected in a week – but according to Iran's Foreign Minister, it "won't be easy" to get an agreement in place.

Iran Nuclear Talks Progress, But Challenges Remain, Says Foreign Minister

Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Claims Six Lives Near Manhattan

Six people, including a tourist family from Spain with three children, died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River just a few meters from Manhattan on Thursday. Mayor Eric Adams reports that the flight took off from a helipad in central New York at 3 pm and that the deceased have been found and retrieved from the water.

Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Claims Six Lives Near Manhattan

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

In the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs, the EU and China have plans for closer economic cooperation. .

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

Judge Rules White House Must Allow AP Journalists Access

A federal judge in Washington DC grants the news agency AP the right against the White House, which has barred the agency from closely monitoring President Donald Trump. .

Judge Rules White House Must Allow AP Journalists Access

Israel Expands Control Over Half of Gaza, Reports Suggest

Israel controls increasingly larger parts of Gaza – and two million Palestinians are crowded into ever smaller areas. According to calculations, Israel may already have taken over half of the Gaza Strip.

Israel Expands Control Over Half of Gaza, Reports Suggest

Myanmar Junta Announces Ceasefire to Aid Earthquake Relief Efforts

The military junta in Myanmar announces a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing civil war. This happens in the aftermath of Friday's devastating earthquake, which is now reported to have claimed over 3,000 human lives.

Myanmar Junta Announces Ceasefire to Aid Earthquake Relief Efforts

Red Cross Faces Deadliest Attack in Eight Years During Gaza Conflict

The aid workers were out in ambulances to retrieve the injured in the Gaza War, but were shot dead one by one. Their vehicles were crushed and buried in the sand along with the bodies.

Red Cross Faces Deadliest Attack in Eight Years During Gaza Conflict

Ice Storm Leaves 500,000 Without Power Across US and Canada

Over 300,000 households in Canada lack electricity after an ice storm paralyzed large parts of the province of Ontario. Even south of the border, in the USA, the power has disappeared for hundreds of thousands.

Ice Storm Leaves 500,000 Without Power Across US and Canada

US Expands Airstrikes in Yemen Targeting Houthi-Controlled Areas

The USA has carried out more air bombings of areas in Yemen controlled by the Houthi movement. The American escalation is believed to take place on a broader front than previous interventions.

US Expands Airstrikes in Yemen Targeting Houthi-Controlled Areas

Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

The goal is clear: to win the peace, says France's President Emmanuel Macron after yet another top meeting on Ukraine. An international support force is now being planned under French and British leadership.

Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

Serbian Protesters Claim Sonic Weapon Used in Belgrade Demonstration

The Belgrade evening is lit up by thousands of phone screens. The sea of people gathered to protest against the government stands still for 15 silent minutes.

Serbian Protesters Claim Sonic Weapon Used in Belgrade Demonstration

Sweden Seeks Clarity from US on $15 Million Aid Funds

Sweden is trying, together with Norway and the Netherlands, to get clarity on what will happen to a total of 15 million dollars, equivalent to 152 million kronor, which has been paid into the American aid agency Usaid. .

Sweden Seeks Clarity from US on $15 Million Aid Funds

Israel Claims Killing of Hamas Intelligence Chief in Gaza Strikes

The death toll is rising after new Israeli attacks on Gaza. Israel reports that the head of the terrorist-stamped Hamas intelligence service has been killed.

Israel Claims Killing of Hamas Intelligence Chief in Gaza Strikes

Istanbul Erupts in Protest After Mayor's Arrest Despite Ban

Thousands of people are protesting in Istanbul after the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested. This despite Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan having banned demonstrations.

Istanbul Erupts in Protest After Mayor's Arrest Despite Ban

Maternity leave is financed – by Saudi Arabia

The tennis stars' maternity leave has previously resulted in them missing out on large revenues. Now the players can receive economic support – financed by Saudi Arabia's state investment fund.

Maternity leave is financed – by Saudi Arabia

Multiple Media Outlets Denied Access to Trump's Meeting

The White House denied reporters from several news media access to the USA's President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, reports the news agency Reuters. .

Multiple Media Outlets Denied Access to Trump's Meeting

Hamas and Israel Resume Exchange

Hamas and Israel have agreed to exchange imprisoned Palestinians and remains of four hostages. Negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire are also expected to resume, according to the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Hamas and Israel Resume Exchange

News Agency Sues Trump's Chief of Staff

The American news agency AP is suing three high-ranking employees within President Donald Trump's administration. .

News Agency Sues Trump's Chief of Staff

Bezos' space company lays off every tenth employee

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin is laying off every tenth employee. The news comes a month after the company's new rocket New Glenn was launched on its first test flight and reached its planned orbit around the Earth.

Bezos' space company lays off every tenth employee