Author: Grace Johnson

Carlos Alcaraz captured a dramatic Australian Open final and completed a career Grand Slam at 22. He denied Novak Djokovic a historic 25th major title on Melbourne’s biggest stage. Alcaraz dropped to the blue court after sealing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The packed arena witnessed a moment that signalled change at the top. Class and respect after the final point Djokovic showed grace despite the painful defeat. He climbed over the net and hugged Alcaraz as applause rolled around Rod Laver Arena. The Serbian legend understood the meaning of the occasion. He knows chances to strengthen his legacy…

Donald Trump warned that doing business with China was “very dangerous” for the UK as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai. The prime minister reached the city on the third day of his China visit. Trump reacted to agreements designed to expand trade and investment between Britain and China. Officials announced those deals after Sir Keir met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made the comments while attending a documentary premiere about his wife, Melania, on Thursday. He referred to Xi as a friend and said he knew the Chinese leader very well. Trump did not expand further on his…

A major court case over alleged social media addiction opens Tuesday in California. Leading technology executives are expected to testify. The outcome could reshape legal responsibility for digital platforms. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified as KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. She says the designs encouraged excessive use during adolescence. The defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok owner ByteDance, and YouTube parent Google. Snapchat settled with the plaintiff last week. The remaining firms now face trial. The case will proceed at Los Angeles Superior Court. Legal experts view it…

Gold prices surged beyond $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic climb. The precious metal has gained more than 60% during 2025, marking an extraordinary rally. Rising geopolitical and financial tensions have driven the surge. Strains between the United States and Nato over Greenland have unsettled markets. Investors have grown increasingly uneasy about global stability. US President Donald Trump has intensified concerns with aggressive trade policies. He recently threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The measure would follow any Canadian trade deal with China. Safe-haven assets dominate investor strategy Investors often turn to gold during turbulent…

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh trade threat against Canada. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump shared the warning on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would apply immediately. The statement targeted any trade deal between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face punishment if it moved forward with Beijing. He said the tariffs would cover all Canadian products entering the United States. He framed the move as economic self-defense. He did not mention talks or compromises. The warning intensified pressure on Canada’s government. Trump Leaves Nature of…

Every month, hundreds of millions of people visit Pinterest to hunt for new styles and ideas. One popular page called “the most ridiculous things” delivers bizarre inspiration. It shows Crocs reused as flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even displays a gingerbread house built from vegetables. Many 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 reshaped the platform into an…

TikTok has completed a major agreement that ensures the app continues operating in the United States. The company announced the deal on Thursday after years of legal and political uncertainty. The agreement ends a long-running clash between Washington and Beijing. The dispute began during Donald Trump’s first presidency, when he tried to ban the app over national security concerns. US legislation threatened to block TikTok in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American business. Trump later delayed enforcement several times after returning to office. The negotiations focused on TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the new structure, American owners now license the…

Blue Origin has revealed plans for a large satellite communications system. The rocket company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will deploy more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The move expands the company’s ambitions beyond launch services. The network aims to provide continuous global internet coverage. TeraWave Targets Speed and Global Reach Blue Origin named the satellite network TeraWave. The company said the system will deliver uninterrupted internet access worldwide. It will also transfer massive volumes of data at very high speed. Blue Origin said TeraWave will outperform existing commercial satellite services. The constellation will…

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before trial. The landmark case was set to start in Los Angeles. Lawyers revealed the settlement at a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the matter amicably. The terms of the agreement remain confidential. Other Tech Giants Continue Facing Trial Other defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram, TikTok’s parent ByteDance, and Google owner Alphabet. None of these companies have settled. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., claimed that platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. Since the…

Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He vowed to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected any attempt at coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains within the Danish kingdom. European leaders echoed that stance in coordinated statements. European Allies Stand Firm on Sovereignty UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato…