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The US will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace with Ukraine, the secretary of state said on Friday, warning that Donald Trump was not “going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations” with Russia. “We’re testing to see if the Russians are interested in peace. Their actions – not their … Read more
The tradition of fascinators and hats during Ladies Day is usually more about showcasing excellent style than being practical. But this year, spectators at Aintree had good need for their headwear, as the sun shone at the racecourse for the first time in almost a decade. A crowd of 45,000 people had been predicted, and … Read more
Donald Trump’s global tariffs assault is set to raise prices and slow down economic growth, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has warned, defying the US president’s demands for an immediate interest rate cut. While the US economy remains robust, Powell cautioned that there is high uncertainty over its direction. “Downside risks have risen,” he told … Read more
A trans teacher at a Texas high school has resigned after becoming the target of conservative backlash and online attacks. Rosie Sandri came out as a trans woman about seven months ago. Her colleagues at Red Oak high school and the Red Oak independent school district were very supportive, she recalled to NBC News. Sandri … Read more
From world leaders, to the tiniest manufacturers thousands of miles away from Washington, decision-makers across the global economy are racked with uncertainty this weekend, as they scramble to come to terms with Donald Trump’s historic tariffs. Experts are all but unanimous that the impact of Wednesday’s extraordinary Rose Garden press conference on global growth will … Read more
New documents reveal the extent of a Labour peer’s involvement in organising the attendance of a minister at a commercial event in parliament. Emails show how David Evans contacted officials working closely with Sharon Taylor, a housing minister in the House of Lords, who was to be the keynote speaker at an event on housing … Read more
Donald Trump doubled down on his decision to launch a global trade war, declaring that he would “never” back off from sweeping tariffs on US trading partners. The US president’s announced action sent shock waves around the world this week, prompting fierce threats of retaliation and sharp sell-offs in stock markets. In an all-caps message … Read more
Piers Morgan is planning to create a YouTube empire covering true crime, history and other genres, claiming to have “significant players” already lining up to invest. Morgan said he was looking to branch out from his Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube channel and find a series of “mini-mes” to front other shows under the brand. He … Read more
The sweeping package of tariffs unveiled by Donald Trump on Wednesday includes an exemption for the energy sector, which is a clear sign of the president’s fealty to his big oil donors over the American people, advocates say. Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs – which are higher for many major economies – are wreaking havoc … Read more
Donald Trump’s tariffs signal a new global economic era, Downing Street has said, as economists warn the British government is likely to have to raise taxes in response. No 10 said on Friday the prime minister believed that this week’s trade announcement by the US president, which has started a global trade war and sent … Read more