Author: Grace Johnson

Real Madrid delivered a near-flawless performance in El Clasico. Xabi Alonso’s team beat Barcelona 2-1 and stretched their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal and provided an assist after recovering from shoulder surgery. Kylian Mbappé continued his deadly scoring streak. Alonso’s tactical plan, in his first Clasico as coach, worked perfectly. But Vinicius Jr’s anger after being substituted overshadowed the night. The Brazilian exploded with frustration in the 72nd minute after being taken off. He stormed past Alonso, disappeared into the tunnel, and returned minutes later, still visibly upset.…

US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on Canadian goods after Ontario aired an anti-tariff advert featuring former US President Ronald Reagan. Trump called the advert a “fraud” and accused Canadian officials of refusing to remove it before the World Series baseball championship. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now,” he posted on social media Saturday. Trade conflict between US and Canada deepens Trump had already withdrawn from trade talks with Canada on Thursday. Ontario Premier Doug Ford…

The demolition of the White House East Wing under President Donald Trump has sparked debate across political and public circles. Supporters say the move modernizes the historic building, while critics question the necessity and cost of the project. Officials from the White House confirmed that the East Wing demolition is part of a broader plan to renovate and upgrade facilities. The modernization efforts aim to improve functionality, accessibility, and safety standards. “The East Wing has served its purpose for decades, but modernization is necessary,” a senior official said. “This project ensures the building meets current needs while preserving its historic…

Beef prices in the United States have soared to record highs, creating both economic strain and political tension. Donald Trump, who once claimed inflation was “dead,” now faces pressure as beef costs threaten his vow to lower grocery prices. This week, he took to social media to urge ranchers to drop their cattle prices. But his appeal — and the proposals coming from his administration — have sparked outrage among ranchers who fear the plans could damage their livelihoods while offering little relief to consumers. America’s cattle industry in decline The number of cattle ranchers in the US has been…

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of a key Asian summit. The two governments have prepared the encounter for weeks, but rising tensions between Washington and Beijing almost derailed it. This will be their first face-to-face discussion since Trump returned to the presidency. Trump recently warned he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods in November if Beijing does not ease restrictions on rare earth exports. White House confirms the long-awaited talks White House press secretary…

Tesla achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue but suffered a steep drop in profits. The carmaker’s results highlight how rising costs and global competition continue to pressure its business, even as demand for electric vehicles remains strong. Revenue climbs, but profits take a hit For the quarter ending in September, Tesla reported $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, up 12% from a year earlier. Yet profits fell 37% over the same period. The company blamed the decline on increased tariffs and growing expenses from research and development projects. Investors responded cautiously. Tesla’s shares slipped 3.8% in after-hours trading following the announcement.…

Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after plans for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine were suspended. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to halt fighting along the current front line remained the biggest obstacle to progress. White House pauses plans for Budapest summit A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The comment came just days after Trump had said both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. Growing differences between Washington…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday it had fixed a massive outage that knocked some of the world’s biggest websites offline for hours. More than 1,000 apps and websites — including Snapchat and major banks like Lloyds and Halifax — suffered major problems after a fault hit Amazon’s US-based cloud systems. The tracking platform Downdetector reported over 11 million user complaints globally during the blackout. Experts said the failure showed how fragile the world’s digital backbone has become, with so many companies relying on just a few cloud providers. A day of online chaos for millions Professor Alan Woodward…

It took 11 months and 35 matches for this moment to arrive. It came after Rúben Amorim described his side as “maybe” the worst Manchester United team ever. It followed weeks of public uncertainty, self-doubt, and speculation that his job was in danger. Even minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had to step in to reassure him publicly. Finally, at Anfield – home of United’s greatest rivals – Amorim’s men produced the response he needed most. A performance full of character This was no fluke like the dramatic win at Manchester City last December. This time, United controlled the game for…

When Kerry Dunstan and his partner went shopping for an electric car this summer, one question topped their list: “How’s the battery?” They soon found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles. The dealer said its state of health (SOH) was still around 93%. That convinced them. For £12,500, they bought an electric car with a spacious boot and enough room for passengers. Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a stylish electric Volvo SUV, admits he’s not in love with the Leaf. “I like sporty, jazzy cars – and it’s just a bit ‘meh’,” he says. Yet he’s satisfied with…