Author: Grace Johnson

Carlos Alcaraz claimed a gripping Australian Open final and completed a career Grand Slam at 22. He stopped Novak Djokovic from capturing a historic 25th major title. Alcaraz dropped to the court in celebration after closing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The Melbourne crowd witnessed a defining shift in modern tennis. Embrace at the net after landmark win Djokovic responded with class despite the crushing loss. He climbed over the net and embraced Alcaraz as applause filled the arena. The Serbian great also accepted the significance of the moment. He understands opportunities to cement his legacy now come less…

Donald Trump called it “very dangerous” for the UK to do business with China as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai. The prime minister reached the city on the third day of his official visit to China. Trump reacted to new agreements designed to increase trade and investment between Britain and China. Officials announced those deals after Sir Keir met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump spoke at the premiere of a documentary about his wife, Melania, on Thursday. He described Xi as a friend and said he knew the Chinese leader very well. Trump did not expand on his…

A landmark trial over alleged social media addiction starts Tuesday in California. Top technology executives are expected to testify in court. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified by the initials KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. The defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, TikTok owner ByteDance, and YouTube parent Google. Snapchat reached a settlement with the plaintiff last week. The closely watched case unfolds at Los Angeles Superior Court. It marks the first of many similar lawsuits nationwide. These cases could challenge a long-used legal shield protecting technology companies in the…

Gold prices surged above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time in history, extending a powerful rally. The precious metal has gained more than 60% during 2025, marking one of its strongest years on record. The surge comes amid rising geopolitical and financial uncertainty. Tensions between the United States and Nato over Greenland have unsettled markets. Investors have also reacted nervously to global diplomatic strains and trade disputes. US President Donald Trump has added to market unease through aggressive trade policies. Over the weekend, he threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The move would apply if Canada signs a…

US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with severe trade penalties. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump delivered the warning through a post on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would apply immediately. The threat targets any trade agreement between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face punishment if it finalized a deal with Beijing. He said the tariffs would cover all Canadian goods entering the United States. He framed the move as protection for American workers. He did not mention negotiations or exemptions. The warning intensified pressure on Ottawa.…

Every month, hundreds of millions of users visit Pinterest in search of new styles and ideas. One page called “the most ridiculous things” delivers unusual inspiration for creatives. It shows Crocs repurposed as flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even includes a gingerbread house made entirely of vegetables. Most users do not realise the technology behind these suggestions is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to improve its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly relies on this technology to personalise shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the company has turned the platform…

TikTok has completed an agreement that keeps the short-video platform running in the United States. The company announced the deal on Thursday after years of political pressure. The move concludes a long dispute between Washington and Beijing that began during Donald Trump’s first presidency. Trump sought to block the app over national security concerns but failed to impose a lasting ban. US law threatened to shut the app in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American business. Trump later delayed enforcement several times after returning to office. The dispute centred on TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the new structure, American owners…

Blue Origin has announced plans for a large satellite communications network. The rocket company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will send more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The move signals a major expansion of the company’s space ambitions. The network aims to provide global and continuous internet connectivity. TeraWave Promises High-Speed Global Coverage Blue Origin named the satellite system TeraWave. The company said the network will deliver uninterrupted internet access worldwide. It will also handle very large data transfers at high speed. Blue Origin said TeraWave will outperform existing commercial satellite networks. Despite the…

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has settled a social media addiction lawsuit shortly before trial. The case was scheduled to begin in Los Angeles. Lawyers announced the settlement during a California Superior Court hearing. The company later said all sides resolved the dispute amicably. The settlement terms were not made public. Major Platforms Still Face Jury Other defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram, TikTok owner ByteDance, and Google parent Alphabet. None of these companies have settled the case. The lawsuit was filed by a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M. She alleged that platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental…

Donald Trump pledged to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He said he would act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no president can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister dismissed any form of coercion. He said Greenland’s status remains unchanged. He stressed the territory stays within the Danish kingdom. European leaders echoed that position in coordinated responses. Europe Unites to Defend Greenland’s Status UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside pressure. Other Nato allies…