Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court to defend his tariff program. He seeks to overturn a ruling that declared his broad trade duties unlawful. Question of presidential authority The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to decide swiftly whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said the authority to set import duties lies solely with Congress. Billions in jeopardy The case threatens Trump’s trade and foreign policy agenda. It could also force Washington to repay billions collected from…
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An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 and injuring 18 others. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side on the narrow road it usually travels. The vehicle runs up and down a steep city hill and often carries more than 40 passengers. President Extends Condolences President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed sympathy to all victims and families affected by the disaster. Emergency teams quickly rushed to the scene, with several dozen workers assisting the injured and securing the area. The tram’s roof and sides appeared heavily crumpled after the violent crash. Cause…
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) has launched a project to bring back three rare species once common on the region’s peat bogs: the large heath butterfly, bog bush cricket and white-faced darter dragonfly. These insects rely on lowland peatlands, 96% of which have been lost to human activity. LWT has restored habitats by rebuilding water systems and replanting specialist vegetation, and is now appealing for £20,000 to complete the work. “These insects all play vital roles in the peatland ecosystem,” the trust said. The butterfly aids pollination, the cricket breaks down plant matter and feeds birds, and the dragonfly keeps…
A resident filmed a suspected black panther in Dupnitsa, prompting police checks and widespread memes online. Mayor Desislav Nachov inspected the site with police and confirmed authorities continue questioning the man who filmed the footage. Conflicting Reports Surround Elusive Animal The video shows a large black feline moving through grass, though the witness described it as resembling a big dog. Officials have not decided whether to open an emergency headquarters for a formal search. Previous Search Efforts Ended Without Evidence Earlier reports placed the cat over 430 kilometres east near Shumen plateau, where authorities searched for weeks. That operation began…
The US government’s antitrust battle with Google has attracted worldwide scrutiny. Not since Microsoft stood trial in 1998 has Big Tech faced such a threat. One year after Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, he presented remedies that some view as weak while others see as potentially effective. Google’s core platforms remain untouched During the remedies phase, speculation grew about a possible breakup. Judge Mehta dismissed demands to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also asked for oversight of Android to prevent Google from strengthening its grip on search and advertising. Both products survived…
Trump frames strike as warning to traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that US forces carried out a military strike against a vessel allegedly linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, resulting in 11 deaths. The operation took place in international waters in the southern Caribbean, according to officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the ship as operating along a known drug-smuggling route from Venezuela and said the strike aimed to disrupt the cartel’s network in the region. Trump defends the operation On Truth Social, Trump said: “At my direction, US forces executed a precision strike on identified…
OpenAI announced new parental controls for ChatGPT after parents of Adam Raine filed a lawsuit. The 16-year-old died by suicide in April, and his parents blamed ChatGPT for contributing to his death. They accused the AI of fostering psychological dependency, coaching Adam to plan his death, and even generating a suicide note. OpenAI confirmed parents will soon link their accounts with their children’s accounts to manage accessible features. The system will let parents oversee chat history, memory functions, and limit which tools their child can use. OpenAI also promised alerts when ChatGPT detects a teen experiencing acute emotional distress. The…
New Zealand is racing to protect its critically endangered birds, including the kākāpō, from H5 avian influenza before migratory birds bring the virus to the country. With fewer than 250 kākāpō remaining, even a single outbreak could be catastrophic. In a world-first trial, the Department of Conservation vaccinated 10 captive birds from five critically endangered species, including kākāpō, takahē, and kakī. Using the H5N3 poultry vaccine, four species developed strong antibody responses lasting at least six months, offering hope for safeguarding breeding populations in captivity and managed island populations. Timing is crucial: starting too early risks waning immunity, while starting…
Gold has risen to a record level as global instability drives demand for safe assets. On Tuesday morning, the spot price touched $3,508.50 per ounce. The rally has boosted the metal by nearly a third this year. Trade tensions drive surge Gold traditionally strengthens during periods of uncertainty. Earlier this year, its price spiked after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs. The measures unsettled global trade and encouraged investors to seek stability. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, adding to gold’s appeal. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said Trump’s policies sparked the surge. He…
Blocked routes and landslides hinder rescue operations A powerful magnitude-6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, leaving more than 800 people dead and roughly 2,500 injured, Taliban officials reported. Relief teams are struggling to reach remote mountain villages as landslides and damaged roads prevent access. The quake’s epicenter was near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province hardest hit. Its shallow depth worsened the destruction, and aftershocks continued into Monday, rattling areas as far as Kabul, over 100 miles away. Hospitals overwhelmed by casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the death toll is expected to climb, as many people remain trapped…
