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USA

White House says tariff rate on most Chinese imports is now 145%

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, the US president defended his tariff policies, saying the US is in “very good shape”.

USA

At least 18 killed as foods grip midwestern and southern US states

Flooding in the US south and midwest has claimed 18 lives and submerged homes and roads. Rescue teams are working to protect communities as water levels rise.

Europe News

Le Pen slams embezzlement conviction as 'witch hunt' in Paris rally

"I won't give up," Marine Le Pen told supporters gathered at Place Vauban on Sunday, as she vowed to fight her recent suspended prison sentence and five-year ban from running for political office.

Gaza

At least 32 Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza

At least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump about the war.

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Europe News

Ceremony commemorates 80th anniversary of Buchenwald camp liberation

Former German President Christian Wulff attended the commemoration event marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis’ Buchenwald concentration camp on Sunday.

Europe News

Austria shuts dozens of border crossings over foot-and-mouth outbreak

The disease poses no danger to humans and primarily affects cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals like swine, sheep and goats.

Europe News

Death toll from Russia's attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 19

Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of firing ballistic missiles to target residential neighbourhoods in the central city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday.

World News

Thousands take part in anti-Trump, Musk protests nationwide and abroad

Thousands of people staged protests against Trump and Tesla boss Elon Musk across the US and beyond the borders to express dissatisfaction with policies and actions of the current administration.

Business

European and US markets continue to drop after Trump's global tariffs

Global markets continue to experience sharp decline after Trump announced blanket tariffs on US imports of products from more than 180 countries and territories, ranging in severity from 10% to more than 50%.

Europe News

At least 14 killed as Russian ballistic missiles strike Kryvyi Rih

Ukrainian officials say Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on a residential area in the central city of Kryvyi Rih.

Europe News

Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting peace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says more pressure must be exerted on Russia to agree to a peace deal as he meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

Europe News

Ukraine marks third anniversary of Bucha's liberation from Russia

Commemorations and celebrations took place in the Ukrainian town of Bucha on Sunday on the eve of the third anniversary of the city’s liberation from Russian occupation.

Syria

Syria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr

Nearly four months after the ousting of 24-year President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has announced a new government, kickstarting a five-year transitional period that aims to restore stability and peace to a country that has endured more than a decade of war.

Gaza

Israel expands ground operations in Gaza as ceasefire efforts continue

The IDF says it has expanded its ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip, with troops advancing deeper into Rafah as they look to expand a buffer zone along the borders of the enclave.

Europe News

State of emergency declared in Czech Olomouc region over benzene spill

Authorities in the Czech Republic’s Olomouc region declare a state of emergency a month after a train derailment caused what they called the world’s largest benzene contamination of its kind.

Myanmar

At least 1,644 dead after earthquake rocks Myanmar, junta says

At least 1,000 people have been killed and 2,376 injured after a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor struck the city of Mandalay in central Myanmar. Aftershocks could be felt as far as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand.

World News

US communications regulator investigates Disney over DEI practices

FCC chief Brendan Carr investigates The Walt Disney Company as Trump moves to eliminate all manner of DEI efforts across both public and private sectors.

Europe News

Belgrade opens war crimes trial of Croatian Air Force Pilots

Belgrade begins war crimes trial of four Croatian Air Force pilots accused of firing rockets at Serbian refugee columns in August 1995.

Europe News

King Charles briefly hospitalised after cancer treatment side effects

Britain’s King Charles III’s health has been closely monitored ever since announcing his diagnosis with an undisclosed form of cancer early last year.

Australia

Australia's PM Anthony Albanese calls federal election for 3 May

Australia's premier kicks off five-week election campaign in an election set to be dominated by a persistent cost of living and housing crisis.

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