Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts in promoting peace in the region.
Month: July 2025
Cliff Notes – What will be the setting for GTA 7? Rockstar Games is expected to reduce the development gap between GTA 6 and GTA…
An emergency alert test will occur at 3pm on Sunday, 7 September, causing approximately 87 million mobile devices in the UK to ring unprompted.
The UK government pledges to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent victims of harassment or discrimination from speaking out.
When their castings were confirmed, executive producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod said: ‘The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.
Bit that did not stop the ‘racist’ Harry Potter fans taking to social media and blasting the casting choice for no reason, other than he is black.
At least 95 people have died due to flash floods in Texas, with significant casualties in Kerr County, where 75 fatalities have been recorded, including 27 at a girls’ summer camp.
Cliff Notes – Ozzy Osbourne was kept in the dark about daughter Kelly’s engagement until the last moment Ozzy Osbourne was surprised by daughter Kelly’s…
Donald Trump is imposing new trade tariffs starting from 1 August, applying rates of up to 40% on goods from countries including Japan, South Korea, and South Africa, among others.
Cliff Notes – Melbourne Renegades sign Jason Behrendorff in first BBL free agency move Jason Behrendorff has signed a three-year deal with Melbourne Renegades, becoming…
In a dramatic race at Silverstone, chaos reigned supreme as Nico Hülkenberg clinched a remarkable podium finish, while Formula 1’s biggest names grappled with unexpected…
Cliff Notes The Tony Blair Institute has categorically rejected claims of involvement in a project to develop Gaza post-conflict, which was incorrectly attributed to its…
Cliff Notes – Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning was monumental but I left disappointed The concert featured a star-studded line-up, showcasing over 14 bands…
Former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit was found dead in his car from a gunshot wound shortly after being dismissed by President Putin.
(Friday 11 July 2025) – The US President has issued new steep tariffs on 14 countries, including Brazil, fueling fears of more trade wars over the summer.
Elon Musk has been in the news this week as he revealed his plans to start his own political party.
Earlier in the week, Trump had announced a delay to his tariff plans as he appeared to push for a global trade deal, but did threaten an extra 10% tariff on any country siding with the policies of the BRICS alliance.
As of Friday, 120 people are confirmed dead from the Texas floods, and at least 150 remain missing. Following the massive floods, more rain arrived, hampering rescue efforts.
Cliff Notes – Gold Cup final VAR USMNT robbed of handball penalty vs Mexico Mauricio Pochettino expressed frustration after the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Mexico,…
Cliff Notes – Higher honours, big pay day on the cards for Hurricanes hero Mitch Owen, the top run-scorer in the BBL, scored a record-breaking…
Park Gyu-young, a star of Squid Game, apologised for accidentally revealing a significant plot point six months prior to the show’s finale.
President Trump has postponed the roll-out of planned tariffs, originally scheduled by July 9, to take effect on August 1 instead.
Cliff Notes The fate of pension savings upon death varies based on factors like retirement age, type of pension, and marital status; state pensions differ…
Tesla shares plunged around 7 per cent in pre-market trading after Elon Musk announced the launch of a new U.S. political party, dubbed the “America Party”, and reignited a public feud with former President Donald Trump.
Devastating flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, have claimed at least 82 lives, including 27 campers and counsellors from Camp Mystic – a girls’ summer camp – and left more than 40 people missing as of Monday.
Lots of sporting action is taking place across the USA this week, as American footballers prepare to return ahead of a new season. There’s the final of the Club World Cup to look forward to on Sunday. Superstar Beyoncé is on tour, and there are some big business events too!
(Friday 11 July 2025) – Ursula von der Leyen survived her no-confidence vote with ease, after MEPs sought to oust her. The political fallout could still be significant, with the motion reigniting concerns about her leadership style, lack of transparency and political positioning.
Much of the European news has been dominated by the ongoing heatwave sweeping the continent, with the UK set for a third heatwave this week. Plenty of European countries have issued health warnings, whilst other European nations are battling wildfires amid the extreme heat.
The Euro 2025 is in full swing, with this Sunday marking the final matches in the group stages. England’s Chelsea and France’s PSG face off for the Club World Cup final.
Cliff Notes The Trump administration has extended the effective date for tariffs on US imports, with a new expiry set for 1 August, following a…
The U.S. men’s national team struggled with possession, leading to critical turnovers that allowed Mexico to capitalise, resulting in a 2-1 defeat in the Gold Cup final.