European Union vows countermeasures to Trump tariffs if talks fail, von der Leyen says

The Trump administration is halting over $510 million in federal funding to Brown University due to allegations of antisemitism following Hamas' 2023 attack in Israel. This action is part of a broader suspension of funding to Ivy League schools, except for Penn and Dartmouth, over anti-Israel protests on their campuses. The administration is cracking down on campus antisemitism, including investigating Harvard and halting research grants at Princeton University. Full Article

Reality TV star Molly-Mae Hague, known for her role in Love Island and as a former creative director at PrettyLittleThing, has been featured on The Sunday Times Young Power List 2025, which highlights 30 inspiring individuals under 30 across various fields. Hague, who launched her womenswear brand Maebe following her split from boxer Tommy Fury, joins other notable figures like singer-songwriter Maisie Peters and inventor Fergal Mackie. The list underscores the remarkable achievements and resilience...

Donald Trump claimed Keir Starmer is "very happy" with the new US tariffs on UK imports, but Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Murray denied this, expressing disappointment at the global imposition of tariffs. The UK is in negotiations for an economic deal with the US, while Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds mentioned the possibility of retaliatory tariffs as a last resort. The government remains open to all options in response to the tariffs, including potentially...

Shane Croucher and Martha McHardy are Breaking News Editors at Newsweek based in London, UK. President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Elon Musk to continue working with him in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to reduce federal spending. Trump praised Musk as a "fantastic and a patriot," stating that Musk will eventually return to his businesses full-time but could potentially take on another government role. The story is ongoing, with updates to...

Asia-Pacific markets opened lower for a second day due to US President Donald Trump's tariffs, with Japan's Nikkei falling 1.85% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dropping to an eight-month low. S&P 500 companies lost $2.4 trillion in market value, the largest drop since March 2020, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned of a new era of global trade war following Trump's tariffs. The FTSE 100 also hit its lowest level since mid-January, signaling further market...

The Ministry of Defence has granted in-principle approval for civil aircraft operations at Adilabad airfield, with plans for the Indian Air Force to establish a training establishment at the location. The IAF has agreed to the Telangana government's proposal for joint-use development, with the Airports Authority of India acquiring land for a civil terminal. This approval marks the second airport sanctioned by the Centre since the Congress government assumed office in December 2023. Full Article