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United Kingdom

UK government defends cuts that 'could put 250,000 in poverty'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, whose Labour Party has promised an end to austerity, unveiled billions of pounds of new cuts on Wednesday.

27/03/2025

Markets

Trump’s car tariff rattles markets: Industry leaders, analysts react

Trump’s 25% tariff on auto imports jolts equity markets and draws backlash, with European industry groups warning of supply chain shocks, rising prices, and job risks while analysts flag earnings pressure.

27/03/2025

Economy

Trump announces 25% auto import levies and lower reciprocal tariffs

US President Donald Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on vehicles not manufactured in the US, set to take effect on 2 April. Auto shares fell across Asia following the news, with the impact expected to ripple through Europe.

27/03/2025

USA

US President Donald Trump imposes 25% tariffs on all car imports

The tariffs come as analysts warn that they could in fact affect the US car industry, as even domestic carmakers source their components from around the world, meaning that they could face higher costs and lower sales.

27/03/2025

USA

US national security scandal deepens as new Signal messages revealed

The Democrats have increased their calls for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign for sending Yemen war plans via a messaging app.

26/03/2025

Culture news

Why was Taylor Swift mentioned in the 'Signalgate' Senate hearing?

Democratic Virginia Senator Mark Warner highlighted the importance for the US to share intelligence with its European allies and used last summer's thwarted terrorist plot against Taylor Swift as an example of how the sharing of intel can save lives.

26/03/2025

USA

Mike Waltz claims 'full responsibility' for Europe-bashing Signal chat

Waltz said he couldn't explain how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was included in the group chat in what the US president called a "minor glitch".

26/03/2025

USA

US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for Ukraine peace

While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.

26/03/2025

USA

JD Vance to join wife on Greenland trip but scales back visit

The US vice-president will accompany his wife on a visit to the Arctic island, a trip Denmark's prime minister has previously said is not what 'Greenland wants or needs.'

26/03/2025

Economy

Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs

Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors.

25/03/2025

South Africa

South African president rejects claims of Afrikaner persecution

Donald Trump previously signed an executive order to cut funding to South Africa and offer refugee status to Afrikaners, claiming the government was enabling farm attacks and land dispossession.

25/03/2025

Art

Why is this portrait of Trump being taken down at Colorado Capitol?

Calling the portrait “truly the worst,” Trump blamed Colorado’s Democratic Governor Jared Polis and declared he’d rather have no portrait at all.

25/03/2025

Denmark

US is putting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland, Danish PM says

Criticism by Denmark's leader Mette Frederiksen comes after the White House announced a US delegation would be visiting the Arctic island.

25/03/2025

Europe News

Europeans call for more EU investment in defence, survey finds

Citizens are also demanding greater competitiveness from the EU, as well as the strengthening of the economy and industry to meet global challenges.

25/03/2025

Health news

UNAIDS chief urges Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV.

25/03/2025

Economy

Trump hints at automobile levies and exemptions on reciprocal tariffs

US President Donald Trump indicated that he would impose auto tariffs in the coming days, alongside a possibility of granting exemptions for some countries based on reciprocal tariffs. The comments triggered a sharp rebound in the US stock markets as investors expected a softened tariff stance.

25/03/2025

Markets

Oil prices jump in response to Trump’s Venezuela tariff threats

Crude oil prices jumped following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on Venezuela’s oil buyers. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures at NYNEX rose 11% and the Brent futures at ICE were up 6.7% since their lows on 5 March.

25/03/2025

Economy

US to impose tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports, impacting global trade

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, although the US does so itself.

25/03/2025

USA

Trump insists Usha Vance's visit to Greenland is 'friendly'

Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as Trump continues to suggest the US could take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.

25/03/2025

Canada

Canada's Carney talks 9/11 solidarity and slams Trump for trade war

On the campaign trail in Gander after calling a snap election, the Canadian prime minister lamented the countries' broken bonds.

24/03/2025