Latest News
- EU Commission announces revival of EPSO exam for EU administration roles
- Amazon driver leaves van after navigating ‘UK’s most treacherous route’ to Foulness Island
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico
- Authorities Investigate DNA Evidence in Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
- Rubio Calls for European Unity at Munich Security Conference
- US Secretary of State Rubio urges Europe to reduce dependence on Washington
- Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win F1 title at thrilling Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Former Liverpool star admits he ‘didn’t like’ Raheem Sterling
USA politics
Trump warns that China’s influence could lead to unexpected outcomes, like a potential ban on ice hockey in Canada, amid ongoing trade negotiations.
The European Commission plans a new round of sanctions against Russia, including a proposed ban on maritime services for vessels carrying Russian oil, as officials consult G7 partners. This development comes as the war nears its fourth year, impacting energy revenues and sanctions enforcement.
Estonia’s President Alar Karis expressed confidence in the US honouring NATO’s Article 5 during an interview with Euronews, despite concerns over transatlantic tensions under President Trump. He urged Europe to enhance its defence capabilities, avoiding the testing of collective security commitments.
Politics dominates, of course, as the US economy officially shrunk in the first quarter of Trump 2.0 amid sweeping tariffs.
US and Ukraine sign a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources.
There are reports Tesla are looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO – although this has since been rejected by the car company.
What’s dominating the USA news headlines? Politics, politics, politics! Protests are sweeping the US – as are measles – with anti-Trump and anti-Musk protests expected in Florida today, there’s coverage of the US economy as fears of a recession start to climb and perhaps the biggest story for the US today is news that the US and Ukraine sign minerals deal in major breakthrough.
Donald Trump’s assertion of having “ended inflation” contradicts official data, which recorded a rise to 2.4% in March, indicating that inflation had begun to decline prior to his second term.
On the 100th day of Donald Trump’s second term, correspondents reflect on significant events, including deportations and trade tariffs.
Donald Trump’s first 100 days have been eventful, to say the least. The US President has threatened to turn the US’s closest ally (Canada) into the 51st state, he’s started a trade war with just about everyone (only to back down), deported US citizens to an El Salvador mega-prison and given Elon Musk and an ungodly amount of power.
North American politics continues to feature heavily on the front pages as reports suggest a UK-US trade deal is a secondary priority, potentially harming the Labour government’s plans to secure a deal before the mid-May deadline. There are plenty of pictures of the Canadian election on the front pages as Mark Carney rides a patriotic surge to victory! Turns out Canadians don’t want to be bullied by Donald Trump and the threats of becoming the 51st state have forced the public into the arms of the Liberal party, which not long ago, looked certain to be defeated at the polls.
© 2026 WTX News.