news2shortsIt seems to me that whatever the charges facing the activists at the Quaker meeting house raid, their fundamental crime is dissent The faces are different, but it’s the same authoritarianism. Keir Starmer’s team might not look or sound like Donald Trump’s, but its policies on protest and dissent are chillingly similar. So is the … Read more
The US president’s new tariff regime on every country threatens to unleash a global trade war. Here we explore how the world is responding Trump tariff reaction – live updates Global markets and businesses were reeling on Thursday, as US president Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on major trade partners and struggling countries alike. Trump’s … Read more
Donald Trump has upended decades of US foreign policy by bringing in a vast array of tariffs that threaten to disrupt international trade. Here are some initial key points Trump tariff reaction – live updates Countries across the world are racing to absorb the new way of doing business with the US, after Donald Trump … Read more
Prime minister says tariffs will be ‘a challenge’ but UK is better placed with 10% rate than EU at 20% Business live – latest updates Keir Starmer has told heads of business in Downing Street that “clearly there will be an economic impact” from US tariffs but that ministers would respond with “cool and calm … Read more
Leftwing policies have mass appeal – what’s needed is a figurehead who can bring back alienated voters and dodge culture wars Tony Blair’s devotees always had a stock response for their leftwing critics, and it went like this: your desire for political purity will render Labour unelectable, and the poorest will pay the price. A … Read more
Myanmar, which is reeling from a huge earthquake and civil war, faces 44% rate amid suspicions that the underlying target is China Markets react to Trump tariff announcement – business live Developing nations in South-east Asia, including war-torn and earthquake-hit Myanmar, and several African nations are among the trading partners facing the highest tariffs set … Read more
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, fresh off a pardon from President Donald Trump, has a new job representing the interests of a politician known as the “Bosnian Bear,” who also has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Blagojevich, who was pardoned by Trump in February, has agreed to lobby on behalf of the Republic … Read more
Trump announces ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on largest US trading partners; Elon Musk may leave government role at end of 130-day cap. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 2 April 2025 Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on some of its largest trading partners on Wednesday, upending decades of US trade policy and threatening to … Read more
Ex-rugby union player impresses Chargers at IPP trial in US ‘A great career move for him,’ says Super Bowl winner Jordan Mailata Former rugby union international Jordan Petaia is a step closer to realising a long-held dream of playing in the NFL after signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as a tight end. Petaia, who … Read more
Australian prime minister surprised after external territories – including tiny Norfolk Island and remote islands home to penguins – targeted by US president A group of barren, uninhabited volcanic islands near Antarctica, covered in glaciers and home to penguins, have been swept up in Donald Trump’s trade war, as the US president hit them with … Read more
