Author: Grace Johnson

Carlos Alcaraz produced a stunning Australian Open final and completed a career Grand Slam at 22. He stopped Novak Djokovic from claiming a record-breaking 25th major title on Melbourne’s centre stage. Alcaraz sank to the court after closing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The crowd sensed a defining shift in the balance of power. Sportsmanship frames a historic ending Djokovic reacted with dignity after the final point. He climbed over the net and embraced Alcaraz as the arena applauded. The Serbian great accepted the scale of the moment. He understands chances to reinforce his legacy now come with greater…

Donald Trump warned that business with China posed serious danger 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 delivered the comments while attending a documentary premiere about his wife, Melania, on Thursday. He described Xi as a friend and said he knew the Chinese president very well. Trump offered no further explanation of his concerns about…

A high-profile trial over alleged social media addiction starts Tuesday in California. Senior executives from major technology firms are expected to testify. The case could redefine legal accountability for digital platforms. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified as KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and damaged her mental health. She says these designs encouraged compulsive use during her teenage years. 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 remaining companies now head to court. The trial will take place at…

Gold prices climbed above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic advance. The metal has risen more than 60% during 2025, delivering one of its strongest years. Growing geopolitical and financial tensions have fueled the surge. Disagreements between the United States and Nato over Greenland have shaken confidence. Investors have grown wary about broader global stability. US President Donald Trump has heightened unease with forceful trade policies. He recently threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The warning targets any Canadian trade agreement with China. Safe havens regain centre stage Investors typically buy gold during turbulent periods.…

US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with severe economic retaliation. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump issued the warning on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would take effect immediately. The threat focused on any trade engagement between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face punishment if it advanced a deal with Beijing. He said the tariffs would apply to all Canadian products entering the United States. He described the move as necessary to protect American interests. He did not outline any exemptions. The statement increased pressure on Canada’s…

China’s housing market in 2025 is showing four key signs of improvement, according to real estate expert Wu Jing. The market appears to be stabilizing after years of volatility, offering hope for both buyers and developers. One positive sign is the stabilization of total home sales. Sales of new and second-hand homes have leveled off, indicating that demand is returning to the market. Wu Jing explained that this stability is a major step for a sector that has faced fluctuating sales in recent years. A second encouraging signal comes from inventories. The number of unsold homes is beginning to decline.…

Every month, hundreds of millions of users head to Pinterest to discover new styles and visual trends. One popular page called “the most ridiculous things” offers unusual inspiration. It shows Crocs transformed into flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even includes a gingerbread house built from vegetables. Many users do not realise the technology behind these recommendations is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to refine its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly depends on this technology to guide shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the company has effectively turned the platform…

TikTok has finalised a landmark deal that allows the short-video platform to continue operating in the United States. The company confirmed the agreement on Thursday, ending years of political uncertainty and legal battles. The move resolves a long-running dispute between Washington and Beijing. The conflict began during Donald Trump’s first presidency when he attempted to ban the app over national security concerns. US law threatened to block TikTok in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American business. Trump delayed enforcement several times after returning to office. The core issue revolved around TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the new structure, American owners…

Blue Origin has announced plans for a massive satellite internet network. The rocket company belongs to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will launch over 5,400 satellites into orbit. The project marks a major expansion of the company’s space operations. The network aims to provide continuous internet access across the globe. TeraWave Promises Fast, Global Connectivity The company named the system TeraWave. Blue Origin said the network will deliver uninterrupted internet service worldwide. It will also transfer enormous amounts of data at very high speeds. The company said TeraWave will outperform existing commercial satellite networks. Even after deployment,…

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has reached a settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit just before trial. The case was scheduled to start in Los Angeles. Lawyers announced the deal during a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the matter amicably. The terms of the settlement remain confidential. Other Tech Giants Still Face Court Other defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram, TikTok’s parent ByteDance, and Google’s parent company Alphabet. None have agreed to settle. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., alleged that platform algorithms caused addiction and negatively affected her mental health. Because…