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Presidente dos EUA diz que países europeus são ‘absolutamente horríveis’ por se recusarem a apoiar operações no estreito de Hormuz Europa ao vivo – atualizações mais recentes Donald Trump ameaçou retirar as tropas dos EUA da Itália e da Espanha um dia após afirmar que estava considerando reduzir o contingente militar na Alemanha. A ameaça do presidente dos EUA à Alemanha ocorreu depois que o chanceler do país, Friedrich Merz, disse que a América estava sendo “humilhada” pelo Irã. Continue lendo...

O presidente dos EUA disse que realizaria uma revisão da presença militar dos EUA na Europa após críticas públicas à guerra entre EUA e Israel contra o Irã. Itália e Espanha juntaram-se a uma lista crescente de países de onde o presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, está ameaçando retirar tropas americanas como parte de uma revisão mais ampla da presença militar dos EUA na Europa. Respondendo a uma pergunta de um repórter, Trump disse que “provavelmente” consideraria tal medida, vinculando-a às críticas dos dois países à campanha dos EUA no Irã. “Olha, por que eu não deveria? A Itália não tem sido de nenhuma ajuda para nós e a Espanha tem sido horrível, absolutamente horrível.” Continue lendo...

• No primeiro trimestre de 2026, empresas de tecnologia de seguros baseadas em IA atraíram capital significativo, incluindo os US$ 47 milhões da Harper Group em rodada seed plus Series A e os US$ 50 milhões da Indigo Technologies em Series B, ambas focadas em fluxos de trabalho de subscrição e sinistros automatizados por IA. • Plataformas como Mea Platforms, Pasito, General Magic e Qumis arrecadaram entre US$ 4,3 milhões e US$ 50 milhões para automatizar processos com uso intensivo de documentos, reduzir índices de sinistralidade e agilizar os tempos de cotação e fechamento para pequenas e médias empresas. • Investidores estão apoiando fornecedores sediados nos EUA que utilizam IA para escalar a distribuição sem um aumento proporcional no número de funcionários, reduzir o atrito na seleção de benefícios e melhorar a seleção de riscos em linhas comerciais.

O presidente dos EUA afirmou que, em seu lugar, está indicando a radiologista e colaboradora da Fox News, Dra. Nicole Saphier, para o cargo. Inscreva-se no e-mail do Breaking News US para receber alertas de newsletter em sua caixa de entrada. Donald Trump retirou na quinta-feira sua indicada para o cargo de cirurgiã-geral dos EUA, Casey Means, e a substituiu. O presidente dos EUA disse que Means continuará a lutar pelo chamado movimento Make America Healthy Again (Maha), liderado pelo secretário de saúde Robert F Kennedy Jr. Ele afirmou que isso ocorreu apesar da oposição de Bill Cassidy, o senador republicano dos EUA pela Louisiana, à nomeação de Means. Continue lendo...

• Os Emirados Árabes Unidos saíram da OPEP ontem, marcando uma ruptura histórica com a Arábia Saudita durante a escalada da crise regional. • Esta decisão coincide com o fechamento quase total do Estreito de Ormuz devido a um bloqueio naval dos EUA que visa interromper as exportações de petróleo iraniano. • Os EUA estão ameaçando cortar grandes bancos chineses de seu sistema financeiro para impedir o processamento de petróleo iraniano, intensificando as tensões energéticas globais.

• Apoiadores apresentaram mais de três dúzias de projetos de lei em assembleias estaduais para expandir o acesso ao leite cru, apesar dos avisos de saúde pública e de pelo menos cinco surtos no último ano. • O surto atual de E. coli, vinculado ao queijo cheddar de leite cru da Raw Farm, sediada na Califórnia, adoeceu nove pessoas, metade delas crianças menores de 5 anos, sendo que uma desenvolveu complicações renais permanentes. • Autoridades de saúde pública alertam que o leite não pasteurizado abriga germes perigosos, alarmando especialistas à medida que mais estados legalizam as vendas.

• No centro do caso estava a questão de até que ponto os legisladores podem considerar a raça ao redesenhar distritos. • A Suprema Corte dos EUA decidiu que a Louisiana terá que redesenhar seu mapa congressional, em um caso histórico sobre direitos de voto. • No cerne do processo, Louisiana v Callais, estava a complexa questão de quanto os legisladores podem levar em conta a raça ao redesenhar distritos para garantir que os eleitores negros sejam adequadamente representados.

• Oito membros da UE continuam a incluir força ou violência em suas definições nos códigos penais nacionais • O Parlamento Europeu instou a UE a elaborar uma definição padronizada de estupro baseada no consentimento, no que os legisladores descreveram como um passo crucial para enfrentar a colcha de retalhos de leis, algumas delas insuficientes, que atualmente existem em todo o bloco. • Na terça-feira, 447 dos 720 parlamentares do Parlamento Europeu votaram a favor de um relatório que pede uma definição comum de estupro, centrada no princípio de que "apenas sim significa sim", provocando uma forte salva de palmas na câmara em Strasbourg. Continue lendo...

Proposal from Ron DeSantis would net Republicans up to four additional US House seats ahead of midterm electionsRon DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor, on Monday unveiled his proposal for redistricting his state’s congressional maps, a move he hopes will net his party up to four additional House seats in November’s midterm elections.The long-awaited reveal, which will be debated during a special session of Florida’s legislature called by DeSantis beginning Tuesday, is the latest, and possibly final, act of a nationwide “gerrymandering” battle for control of Congress sparked by Donald Trump that looks increasingly to be moving back in Republicans’ favor. Continue reading...

Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has fully withdrawn allegations relating to her former co-host, her lawyers sayThe TV presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a “mutual agreement” with the broadcaster and ITN.Vanderpuije, who co-hosted a show with Walker for a year between 2022 and 2023, had filed claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment on grounds of race and sex, and breach of contract. Continue reading...

• Niger's transitional government announced a three-month extension to its military cooperation agreement with France, pausing its expulsion of French troops and reversing its February timeline for withdrawal. • The reversal follows intense negotiations between Paris and Niamey, with France agreeing to reduce its military footprint from 1,500 to 900 personnel and committing €200 million in civilian development aid. • The compromise addresses security challenges in the Sahel region, where French and US military presence remains crucial to counterterrorism operations despite growing anti-Western sentiment among portions of Niger's military leadership.

• Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine voice, praised President Trump's nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director and expressed his intention to work with her to restore the agency's mission. • Kennedy's public endorsement of the pro-vaccine nominee marked a sharp reversal from his previously hard-line stance on CDC leadership and sparked significant backlash among MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) loyalists online. • The shift comes amid congressional scrutiny of Kennedy's conflicting rhetoric on measles vaccination safety during a Thursday hearing, as measles outbreaks rise across the U.S.

Keir Starmer says it is ‘staggering’ and ‘unforgivable’ that he was not told Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting before taking up the role of US ambassador. The comments follow a Guardian investigation that exclusively revealed Mandelson had initially been denied clearance after a background check by security officials, but that the decision was overruled by the Foreign Office. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of investigations, Paul Lewis – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

• FDA ties multistate E. coli outbreak sickening multiple individuals to cheese made with unpasteurized raw milk. • Highlights risks of raw dairy products in public health alerts. • Investigation ongoing to prevent further cases amid rising food safety concerns.

• The Trump administration announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council and ended all support for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which the administration characterized as funding Hamas. • The decision represents a significant shift in US policy toward international human rights organizations and Palestinian humanitarian assistance programs. • The move reflects the Trump administration's hardline stance on Middle East policy and international organizations it views as hostile to US and Israeli interests.

Crawford fined after Omaha traffic stop at gunpointBoxer ordered to pay $75 plus $49 in court costsPolice review found officers acted lawfullyTerence Crawford was found guilty of careless driving Monday and ordered to pay a $75 fine stemming from a traffic stop last year during which police ordered the world champion boxer and passengers out of his vehicle at gunpoint.Crawford was stopped on 28 September, hours after his hometown of Omaha held a parade through downtown to celebrate his unanimous-decision victory over Canelo Álvarez in a super middleweight championship fight. The win made Crawford the first male boxer to capture three unified division titles. He announced his retirement in December with a 42-0 record and 31 knockouts. Continue reading...

Thom Tillis joins McConnell in warning withdrawal would aid rivals and threaten US securityUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA second Republican senator spoke out in defense of Nato on Thursday, joining Mitch McConnell and the Democrats, after Donald Trump said that he was “absolutely” considering withdrawing from the alliance after it refused to take part in the joint assault with Israel against Iran.“Nato stood by America when we were under attack and came to our aid after the September 11th attacks. Their soldiers fought and died alongside our troops in Afghanistan,” said Thom Tillis, a Republican, and Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, who co-chair the Senate Nato observer group. Continue reading...

• Blue Owl Capital investors requested $5.4 billion in redemptions from two private credit funds amid accelerating outflows in the financial services sector. • The fund manager reversed its policy by capping redemptions at 5% to manage liquidity pressures effectively. • This development highlights rising concerns over private credit market stability amid broader economic uncertainties.

The president, a longtime critic of Nato, has stepped up criticism after allies refused to join the US-Israel war on IranDonald Trump has said he is “absolutely” considering withdrawing the US from Nato, warning that the matter was “beyond reconsideration” in the wake of the refusal of US allies to join the US-Israeli war against Iran.The president’s threats, his most determined to date, have left the alliance facing its worst crisis in its 77-year history, a former US ambassador has warned. Continue reading...

• President Trump told allied nations to "go get your own oil" and stated it is not America's responsibility to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, shifting burden of regional security to countries dependent on the waterway. • Trump reiterated the US military could conclude its Iranian operations within two to three weeks and said America will have no further involvement in Middle East strait security following withdrawal. • The statements reflect Trump's isolationist stance on Middle East commitments, placing responsibility for maintaining critical shipping routes on regional allies rather than continuing US military presence and protection.

• Organizers reported 'No Kings' day protests drew huge crowds in major cities across the United States and internationally on March 28, with demonstrations described as potentially one of the largest in US history. • More than 3,100 protest events took place nationwide, reflecting widespread mobilization against Trump administration policies. • The scale of turnout underscores significant public opposition to current political leadership and Trump's governing agenda.

Raw Farm was also linked to 2024 salmonella outbreak that sickened 165 people and deaths of two cats from bird fluA California raw milk dairy that was previously linked to a fatal outbreak of bird flu in cats has now been linked to an E coli outbreak involving cheddar cheese, affecting nine people in three states.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in an alert that more than half of the people sickened so far are children under age five. Three people have been hospitalized after contracting a dangerous strain of E coli – O157:H7 – with one developing hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that can lead to kidney failure. Continue reading...

Research suggested resurgence in Christianity, especially among young people, but some respondents found to be ‘fraudulent’A YouGov survey showing a significant rise in church attendance in parts of the UK has been withdrawn after some respondents were found to be fraudulent.The poll was central to a Quiet Revival report, published by the Bible Society last year, which prompted news stories about an apparent resurgence in Christianity, particularly among young people. Continue reading...

• CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston (March 23-27, 2026) features speakers from Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Meta, Dell, Applied Materials, and AMD on AI, data centers, and energy. • Programming focuses on AI's impact on energy power demand, data center innovation, chip design, robotics, workforce, and investment strategies. • New 'Bridge' venue connects energy and tech leaders; includes Energy Venture Day with 40+ startups and TEX-E collegiate pitch competition.

• The Country Music Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 inductees on March 21: country star Tim McGraw, songwriter Paul Overstreet, and bluegrass pioneers the Stanley Brothers. • Tim McGraw, with over 75 million albums sold and hits like 'Live Like You Were Dying,' joins legends such as George Strait in the modern era category. • Paul Overstreet earns recognition for penning 16 No. 1 hits including 'Forever and Ever, Amen' for Randy Travis.

Moon orbit program, preceding planned landing in 2028, has been delayed due to fuel leaks and clogged helium linesFor the second time this year, Nasa moved its moon rocket from the hangar out toward the launchpad on Friday in hopes of sending four astronauts on a lunar fly-around next month.If the latest repairs work and everything else goes Nasa’s way, the Space Launch System could blast off as early as 1 April from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. The Artemis II crew went into quarantine this week in Houston in preparation for blastoff. Continue reading...

• The 2026 farm bill advancing through Congress includes amendments subsidizing tobacco farmers with more disaster funds and shielding pesticide makers, conflicting with Make America Healthy Again goals to reduce chronic diseases. • Critics like Kelsey Romeo-Stuppy of Action on Smoking and Health argue tobacco subsidies lower product costs, increasing youth addiction and quit barriers despite U.S. smoking rates dropping below 10% for the first time. • The provisions highlight tensions between the Trump administration's industry-friendly policies and public health advocates, as tobacco remains the leading cause of 500,000 annual U.S. preventable deaths ignored by HHS.