72 minutes ago Trump’s incoming ‘border czar’ promises secure southern US border as nations hit back at Trump’s tariff plan – live

Tom Homan visits Texas to talk about need for strong borders; US motorists could face higher gas prices if Trump imposes the tariffs he’s threatened Trump’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 gets into office, he will impose a 25% tariff on “A...

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76 minutes ago Controversial Trump loyalist Kash Patel ‘in battle’ to be CIA No. 2 – which doesn’t need Senate confirmation

Patel is a long-time Trump loyalist who said the president-elect will ‘come after’ some members of the press

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95 minutes ago Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory

Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business

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1 hour ago 'Labour’s free primary school breakfast clubs are a winner for hungry kids'

Labour's new primary school breakfast clubs setting up across the UK are the start of a social revolution - and will give kids a better chance in life by helping them concentrate in class

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1 hour ago Jude Bellingham hits out at English media for hounding family during Euros

Bellingham believes he was harshly criticised as England reached the final before losing to Spain

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1 hour ago 19 Kids and Counting star breaks family’s strict dress code by wearing shorts during workout

The former reality star also recently broke her family’s rule about dying their hair

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2 hours ago Harris has ‘no knowledge’ anyone tried to get RTE to take down viral clip

The Fine Gael leader was asked about the controversy during the second and final TV leaders’ debate of Ireland’s General Election campaign.

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2 hours ago Man discovers girlfriend has been hiding secret baby in drawer under bed for three years

The child was found with matted hair, deformities and rashes after she was concealed from the rest of the family by her mother who hid her in the drawer of her divan bed

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2 hours ago Elon Musk’s mom says it’s ‘degrading’ to call her son ‘wealthy’: He’s ‘the genius of the world’

Maye Musk’s comments sparked mockery on social media, with many making the comparisons to a nerdy cartoon character sheepishly saying his mom thinks he’s cool

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2 hours ago Bake Off winner Georgie’s near miss with trophy as she has sweet reunion with family

The near miss was just one of many memorable moments from the final episode

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