I spent decades at Columbia. I’m withdrawing my fall course due to its deal with Trump The university’s draconian policies and new definition of antisemitism make much teaching impossible The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025
Three Electronics to Buy Before Tariffs Hit (And One to Skip for Now) With new tariffs taking effect August 1, certain electronics could soon cost more. Here's what to consider buying before prices rise. Kiplinger · Aug 1, 2025
Virginia Giuffre’s family stunned over Trump’s Epstein claim President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ young women who worked at his Mar-a-Lago spa The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
PM urged to review oil policy after Trump labels North Sea ‘a treasure chest’ Shadow Scottish secretary Andrew Bowie has called for a meeting in London to review policies affecting the oil and gas industry. Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025
Eurozone inflation holds at 2% as the euro slumps against the dollar Eurozone inflation held steady at 2% in July, easing pressure on the ECB. The euro is on track for its worst week since 2022 amid trade tensions and strong US data. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
Trump halts plans to develop new offshore wind projects amid energy policy shift Trump has repeatedly expressed hostility towards renewable energy, particularly offshore wind. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
He may talk rubbish but Trump has an eye for beauty, and that is a breath of fresh air The US president promotes classical architecture and loathes ‘ugly’ wind turbines. Keir Starmer would dismiss him as a nimby, but on this Trump has a point, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
Top EU court rules that soccer governing body FIFA’s decisions can be challenged outside Switzerland The European Union’s top court has ruled that the decisions of world soccer’s governing body FIFA can be challenged outside Switzerland, opening up a system that currently binds athletes, officials and clubs to accept verdicts there The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
'The Trade War Has Lost All Credibility:' Markets Shrug Off Trump's Tariff Blitz On Multiple Countries As President Donald Trump unveiled a blitz of new tariffs across different countries on Thursday, the markets remained largely unfazed by the move. Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025
Kyiv mourns after a Russian attack that killed 31 people, including 5 children Kyiv is observing a day of mourning after a Russian drone and missile attack killed 31 people, including five children, and injured over 150 The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
White House says global leaders are calling Trump amid tariff negotiations IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
The week the US president’s vendetta against renewables went global Donald Trump’s enduring hostility to wind power is no longer a personal quirk, it’s now a policy direction with profound consequences for global emissions The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
Nigel Farage Fallout Shows UK–US Free Speech Divide as Democrats Slam Online Safety Act Nigel Farage's criticism of the UK's Online Safety Act exposes deep UK–US divisions on free speech as US lawmakers warn the law could enable global censorship. International Business Times UK · Aug 1, 2025
FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China's sway, provoking Beijing's ire FBI Director Kash Patel has provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand by saying the opening of a new office in Wellington aims to counter China's influence The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Top Trump ally hits out at Starmer’s ‘clumsy’ pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood Donald Trump has said Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to recognise Palestine is rewarding Hamas
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025 ‘Dodgy looking’ clip of Trump playing golf in Scotland sparks cheating debate Video appears to show aide dropping ball in favourable position, as golf fans say it is a bad look for the sport
Euronews · Aug 1, 2025 Death toll in 'vile' Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 31, including children Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike "vile" and said it "demonstrates the need for increased pressure on Moscow and additional sanctions."
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Kamala Harris reveals why she is not running for governor in California in Colbert interview ‘I think there are a lot of people who are riding out the storm in an excuse to be feckless,’ the former vice president said Thursday
Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025 Trump Slams Canada's Palestine Recognition As Roadblock In Trade Deal—Signs Agreement With Pakistan That Doesn't Even Recognize Israel President Donald Trump criticized Canada's move to back statehood for Palestine as a major roadblock to a new trade deal, even as his administration announced a new partnership with Pakistan, a country that does not recognize Israel.
Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025 Elon Musk Donated $15 Million To Trump's MAGA And GOP Just 3 Days Before His Third Party Bid Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, donated $15 million to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, days before he called for the formation of a third party.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Trump's new tariffs give some countries a break, while shares and US dollar sink U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries have drawn expressions of relief from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Foreign leaders ‘ringing Trump’s phone’ to cut tariff deals, claim White House The White House says foreign leaders are “ringing Donald Trump’s phone” to negotiate trade deals after the US president announced a new wave of levies for over 90 countries.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Trump says he ‘doesn’t know’ why Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ girls from Mar-a-Lago Donald Trump has said he “didn’t know” why girls were being taken from his Mar-a-Lago resort by Jeffrey Epstein.
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025 The big Beckham-Peltz wealth gap: How different are the family finances? They may be England’s unofficial royal family, but the Peltz fortune far eclipses David and Victoria’s share of sterling
International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025 El Salvador Abolishes Presidential Term Limits, Allowing Another Bukele Run El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele secured the right to seek indefinite re-election on Thursday after his party-controlled Congress approved a sweeping constitutional reform that also extends presidential terms from five to six years.