Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing 'higher-risk' concerns. Euronews · Jul 29, 2025
Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'deliberately' violating ceasefire hours after it came into force The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands. Euronews · Jul 29, 2025
Fossil-fuel Pledge In EU-Trump Deal Sparks Climate Fears The EU is promising colossal new US fossil fuel purchases under its trade deal with President Donald Trump, raising concerns for the bloc's climate fight -- should the mammoth pledges come true. International Business Times · Jul 29, 2025
Drug Prices To Get 'More Expensive' Under Trump's EU Trade Deal As Pharma Faces Billions In Added Costs: Report The pharmaceutical industry could face a significant financial hit due to the new trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union (EU), potentially leading to increased drug prices and restricted access. Benzinga · Jul 29, 2025
The UK could soon recognise the state of Palestine. What does that really mean? France was the first G7 country and member of the UN Security Council to commit to formally recognising the state of Palestine The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal, sowing confusion The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal. Euronews · Jul 29, 2025
Trump briefed on NYC shooting and lauds NYPD officer ‘who made the ultimate sacrifice’ Calls shooter ‘crazed lunatic’ in comments posted to social media The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Trump promoting Scotland a good thing regardless of politics, says Sarwar US President Donald Trump has paid a four-day visit to Scotland. The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law When big infrastructure projects spring up, one crucial law — the National Environmental Policy Act — has for decades been a key way the government has required powerful industry interests to consider the environment and the public’s voice The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Trump’s 15% tariff on medicines will harm patients, say EU drugmakers Trade group says levy will reduce access, disrupt supply chains and cut R&D The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025
Donald Trump opens new golf course at Aberdeenshire resort The US president teed off at the New Course in Menie. The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
IMF upgrades global growth forecast as Trump tariffs ease, but warns on risks Despite reduced tensions and EU trade deal, US policies are ‘highly uncertain’, says Washington-based organisation The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025
Surging US imports and lower tariffs to lift global growth, IMF predicts The International Monetary Fund said ‘front-loading’ had ‘shaped economic activity in the first half of the year’. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
3 Ways a Trump-Powell Faceoff Could Affect Your Wallet This Summer A Trump-Powell clash could shake up interest rates, inflation and your summer spending. Here are 3 ways it might hit your wallet. GOBankingRates · Jul 29, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025 Trump didn’t push me to support new oil and gas drilling, Swinney says The First Minister said the US President made his views clear during their dinner but did not press him to back new drilling.
Latin Times · Jul 29, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP Rep. Over Gaza Statements: 'Will Actually Cause More Antisemitism' Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed colleague Randy Fine over his statements regarding Israel's actions in Gaza
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025 US to burn $10m of birth control intended for low-income countries IN FULL
The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025 Sanctioning ghosts: Why US plans to hit Russia with fresh economic penalties will have little effect One way or other, it looks like Russia could soon be slapped with a fresh round of U.S. sanctions.
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025 Trump suggests Sir Sean Connery helped get his golf resort plans ‘into line’ John Swinney said ‘due process’ was followed around the controversial application.
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 29, 2025 Nvidia seeks extra 300,000 H20 GPUs to meet China's surging AI demand — places order with TSMC to meet unexpectedly strong interest Nvidia has ordered 300,000 H20 GPUs from TSMC as Chinese demand surges, despite political backlash over national security risks. The U.S. still hasn’t approved export licenses, but Nvidia aims to retain its foothold in China’s AI market, where rivals like Huawei are gaining ground.
The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2025 ‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: how Trump is fumbling geothermal energy Former energy officials raise alarm about tariffs, cuts and other policies creating uncertainty in geothermal industry
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025 Funding golf tournament was not attempt to ‘butter up’ Trump, says Swinney The First Minister held his first face-to-face talks with the US president.
We Got This Covered · Jul 29, 2025 Donald Trump’s desperation to implement ‘cruel law’ hits a major snag The president might want to give up on his dreams of an easy fight.
The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2025 Trump’s attempts at damage control on Epstein are just making things worse With every rattled excuse and deflection, Trump throws his administration into further chaos
The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025 Masked and armed agents are arresting people on US streets as aggressive enforcement ramps up There are masked men, and some women, on the streets in American cities, sometimes travelling in unmarked cars, often carrying weapons and wearing military-style kit. They have the power to identify, arrest, detain non-citizens and deport undocumented immigrants. They also have the right to interrogate any individual who they believe…