72 minutes ago Canada PM under pressure to stand up to Trump over tariff plan; US motorists could face higher gas prices – live

China, Canada and Mexico hit back at Trump’s plan to impose higher tariffs amid warnings over impact on American consumersTwo-thirds of Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices, poll saysTrump’s talk of tariffs raises fears of hit to economies worldwideDonald Trump has used the fentanyl crisis gripping the US to support his ambition to impose trade tariffs on China. It gives the incoming US president an opportunity to both appear to be addressing the narcotics emergency, while also reinforcing one of his key aims in terms of US trade.China is the dominant source of chemical precursors used by Mexican cartels to produce fentanyl, while Chinese money launderers have also become key players in the international drug trade, US authorities say.Trump has said that, as soon as he get...

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2 hours ago Ruud van Nistelrooy could help Manchester United complete four transfers amid new job talk

The latest Manchester United transfer news and opinion as the former striker is the bookmakers odds-on favourite for the vacant Leicester City job.

Sport

2 hours ago Trump border chief threatens jail for Denver mayor amid deportation dispute

Tom Homan issues threat to Democrat Mike Johnston, who says he will resist Trump’s mass deportation planTom Homan, Donald Trump’s hardline incoming border czar, has threatened to put the mayor of Denver in jail after the latter said he was willing to risk incarceration to resist the president-elect’s migrant mass deportation plan.The threat was issued against Mike Johnston, a Democrat, who said he was not afraid of being jailed and encouraged people to protest against mass round-ups of immigrants in their cities and communities. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Leicester chiefs face fresh Ruud van Nistelrooy reality after suffering two setbacks

Leicester are on the hunt for their third manager of 2024 following the dismissal of Steve Cooper but their attempts to replace him have proven to be more difficult than first thought

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2 hours ago Vanderpump Rules scraps entire cast in favor of new faces for season 12

‘Cheers to the new generation of “Vanderpump Rules,”’ Lisa Vanderpump said in a statement

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2 hours ago 'Vanderpump Rules' will return with an entirely new cast — except for Lisa Vanderpump

Hit Bravo reality show “Vanderpump Rules” is getting a new cast for its 12th season

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3 hours ago County asks Tampa Bay Rays to commit to plans for $1.3 billion ballpark by Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays should declare in writing whether they want to pursue an existing financing plan for a new $1.3 billion ballpark or walk away from the deal

Economics

3 hours ago Visas rules for Colombians visiting UK amid rising number of asylum claims

The changes came into force at 3pm on Tuesday.

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3 hours ago Elon Musk erupts over California plan that could cut Tesla from EV tax credit

Trump’s new government efficiency maven said just this summer that all subsidies for electric vehicles should be cut

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