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Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
Donald Trump says the US will launch an investigation into the European Union and threatens fresh tariffs over fines handed to some of the biggest American tech companies. It comes days after the European Commission fined Google €890m ($1bn) for operating in a way that squeezed out competitors to its services. In a pos...
Ghana, Lebanon pledge stronger ties in education, trade and manufacturing
Ghana and Lebanon have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in education, trade and manufacturing following the presentation of the Open Letters of Lebanon's Ambassador-designate to Ghana, His Excellency Fouad Khazzaka.
Australia appoints Keara Shaw as High Commissioner to Ghana
Australia has appointed a new High Commissioner to Ghana, with the career diplomat also receiving non-resident accreditation to eight other West African nations, the Australian Government has announced.
Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time giant in cryptocurrencies, is currently in prison for fraud and has applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump.
Ugandan gov’t evacuates 424 citizens from South Africa
The Government of Uganda has evacuated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following weeks of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence.
US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil
The alt-pop US musician and internet personality Oliver Tree was among six people who died when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another in Brazil.
Zelensky criticises ‘vile’ Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street later on Sunday, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, for talks on European support for Ukraine.
Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
"He studied drones for three months - and yet they still threw him into a frontal assault, into the meat grinder," said Valery Averin's foster mother Oksana Afanayeva.
US airlines’ fuel costs soared in April to $6.5 billion
Fuel costs for U.S. airlines jumped 78% in April to nearly $6.5 billion , compared with the year before, as the Middle East conflict drives up jet fuel prices, the U.S. Transportation Department said Monday.
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers
The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country, much of which has broiled under an unforgiving heat wave for days. “The American dream is back,” US President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd at a delayed rally on the National Mall in Washington...
Gold extends falls on rising Treasury yields
Gold prices eased for a third straight session on Tuesday, weighed down by rising Treasury yields, while the Middle East conflict kept inflation and rate-hike concerns elevated.
Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to be Attorney General
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top U.S. law enforcement official.