‘Everybody’s profiteering’: Trump defends $1.4 bn crypto earnings

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended earning $1.4 billion from his family’s cryptocurrency activities last year, saying “everybody’s profiting” from his time in power. Taking his maiden flight aboard a new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar, Trump rejected criticisms that he was using his presidency to enrich himself. “You know why I’m … Read more

Raids in Europe alleged over far-right embezzlement: EU prosecutors

EU prosecutors said Tuesday they were conducting searches in France and other countries into alleged misappropriation of EU funds by a defunct far-right group in the European parliament, Identity and Democracy. The ID group contained MEPs from a range of Eurosceptic parties including France’s National Rally (RN), Italy’s League and the Alternative for Germany. FRANCE … Read more

Sony will stop making PlayStation game discs by 2028

Sony announced on Wednesday that it will release PlayStation games only in digital format from January 2028, not producing any physical discs. Sid Shuman, senior director of Sony Interactive Entertainment Content Communications, called the move “a response to changing trends in consumer preference”. The change will save on production and distribution costs, but will also … Read more

What is the El Nino phenomenon?

June was the hottest month on record for the world’s oceans, and scientists are concerned that the months ahead could bring even more extreme and erratic weather. The onset of the weather phenomenon El Niño could boost global heat on both land and sea throughout 2026 and possibly into 2027. So what is El Niño … Read more

A PR move that backfired

“Helpless, hopeless, second-rate”: these were the comments on social media after the German men’s national soccer team’s early exit from the World Cup. Disappointment was clearly visible in the capital Berlin on Tuesday morning. Paraguay were eliminated after a poor performance, with the team losing in a penalty shootout. The response from the Federal Chancellery … Read more