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#PenguinsAgainstTrump: Penguin resistance to Trump's tariffs has begun

Since Donald Trump has slapped a 10 per cent tariff on an Australian territory with no human inhabitants - only penguins and seals - a new viral resistance has been gaining traction online...

Business

China accuses US of 'economic bullying' as tariff dispute escalates

Beijing matched the 34% tariff rate and imposed countermeasures, including export restrictions on rare earth minerals and suspensions of select US agricultural imports.

Russia

Russian court cuts jail sentence of US soldier as diplomatic ties thaw

US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was jailed by a court in Vladivostok last year for three years and nine months for theft and making threats of murder.

Markets

Week ahead: Investors brace for a major trade war as China retaliates

The week’s focus will be on any tariff updates from the Trump administration and retaliatory measures from other economies. Additionally, US and Chinese inflation data, as well as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s rate decision, will be in the spotlight for financial markets.

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Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem urge Netanyahu to secure hostage deal

The gathering took place ahead of the Israeli PM's trip to Washington, where he is set to meet with US President Donald Trump.

Culture news

Artist denies trying to distort Trump in official portrait

In a statement released on 5 April 2025, painter Sarah A Boardman said Donald Trump's comments had damaged her career.

South Sudan

US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The Trump administration's move comes amid fears of a renewed civil war in South Sudan, where political tensions have escalated after recent violence.

Markets

Bloodbath for European markets as stocks see worst fall since 2020

European equities plunged in their worst session since March 2020, as the global market rout intensified. Safe-haven assets gained as investors brace for prolonged volatility amid rising inflation fears and no immediate central bank support.

Business

Trump denies causing market sell-offs but sticks to trade deficit goal

Global stock markets deepened losses during Monday’s Asian session as US President Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to eliminating US trade deficits—particularly with China—while denying any intention to fuel market turmoil.

Radio Schuman

Canada wants to get closer to Europe, says foreign minister

In an interview with Euronews, Canadian foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly made a plea to strengthen already close relations between Canada and the EU in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Europe News

Elon Musk says he hopes for 'free trade zone' between Europe and US

The billionaire advisor to the US president was speaking via video link at a conference of Matteo Salvini's League party in Italy.

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.

USA

US President Trump's 10% tariffs come into effect

US President Donald Trump's import tariffs came into effect on Saturday. The 10% duties will hit a wide range of goods entering the country. As European leaders remain on alert but call for a measured response.

Culture news

In Pictures: The week in Culture

If a picture paints a thousand words... Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (31 March-4 April 2025).

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the EU's attempts to reach strategic autonomy, the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global economy and the debate about how many seats the European Parliament should have.

Tech News

TikTok gets 75-day reprieve in US after Trump tariffs sour buyer talks

The Chinese-owned platform was facing a ban in the US in January but Donald Trump granted an extension in order to broker new American ownership.

Economy

Mexico rejoices dodging new US tariffs, but still hit by economic woes

Mexico has dodged US tariffs for now, but Trump's levies on other key trading partners could still impact the country.

Business

Trump puts an end to tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

Chinese online retailers such as Temu and Shein had been taking advantage of a little-known tax exemption, known as the de minimis provision, to sell their products at very low prices in the US.

USA

Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz confirmed to lead US healthcare agency

The US Senate confirmed Trump's pick to run the agency that oversees healthcare for millions of US citizens by a 53-45 vote.

Economy

Trump says tariff plan is 'going very well' despite fall in US markets

US President Donald Trump says his tariff plan is working despite market chaos, with the S&P 500 suffering its worst drop since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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