6 h. ago Five charts that explain the global economic outlook for 2026

Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year aheadThe global economy proved to be more resilient in 2025 than had been feared, despite severe headwinds that ranged from Donald Trump’s trade war to geopolitical tensions and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.Entering the new year, the hope is that the worst of the recent inflation shock has passed, as the world’s most powerful central banks lower interest rates. However, the pre-Covid age of rock-bottom borrowing costs is a distant memory, global growth is slowing and conditions remain fragile. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Fresh Donald Trump health fears sparked after 'weird mark' on president's other hand

Although its Donald Trump's right hand which is usually a subject of conversation between health experts, now his left hand is showing signs of strange bruising

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31 h. ago Why haven’t Trump’s tariffs crashed the US economy? | Jeffrey Frankel

Effects on inflation and employment have not been as bad as feared – but could still materialise with full force in 2026When Donald Trump took office last January, most economists feared what would happen if he raised tariffs. The expectation was that, as the new duties drove up prices of consumer goods and inputs – affecting households and companies, respectively – surging inflation and falling real incomes would follow. This would be a supply shock, so the US Federal Reserve could not do much to counteract it.Trump did raise tariffs to shocking levels, violating international agreements and blowing up the Republican party’s oft-professed commitment to free trade. In terms of severity and disruptiveness, Trump’s 2025 tariffs went far beyond the already harmful tariffs of his first term, and even beyond the infamous Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930. According to the Yale Budget Lab, the average effective tariff on US imports rose from 2% to 18%, the highest level since the 1930s, this year....

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32 h. ago Britain needs new defence pact with Europe amid fears Trump won’t defend it from attack, voters say

Polling for The Independent shows voters are concerned the US may not come to Britain’s aid in the event of an attack by Putin

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40 h. ago Netanyahu to meet Trump in US amid fears of Israeli regional offensives

Israel’s PM travels to Mar-a-Lago as US administration reported to be running out of patience over Gaza ceasefireBenjamin Netanyahu is to meet Donald Trump at the US president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday evening amid growing fears Israel could launch new offensives against regional enemies, potentially plunging the Middle East further into instability.The Israeli prime minister left Israel on Sunday on his fifth visit to see Trump in the US this year. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Donald Trump health fears as concerning detail spotted on president's hand

Rumours are swirling about Donald Trump's health after a bizarre detail was spotted on his right hand ahead of a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

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53 h. ago Brit army to offer 'paid gap year' to avoid WW3 conscription chaos

The decision comes as the Chief of Defence staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said Britain's 'sons and daughters' should be 'ready to fight'

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8 d. ago Britain 'not ready to defend military attack' despite WW3 fears and Russia threat

Brits have been warned to prepare for World War Three in chilling statements in recent weeks, now a bombshell report claims the country is not ready to defend itself from a military attack

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1 week ago Epstein files live: Democrats call on Trump admin to explain over fears ‘they’re hiding things’ after 500 pages blacked out

Epstein pictured with a host of prominent figures, including Michael Jackson and Bill Clinton, in newly released files

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1 week ago UK defence chief breaks silence on WW3 conscription – 'we need to step up'

With tensions continuing to rise between Russia and the West, one top defence chief has spoken out on Britain's readiness for war, and admitted the army needs to heed the call

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1 week ago Vladimir Putin is 'Christmas crackers' to threaten Britain, Defence Secretary says

John Healey warned the Russian dictator that he would never take Ukraine, and that the UK was investing millions 'right now' to mobilise British troops 'day one' of a peace deal

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1 week ago Trump's accusations against major oil producing nation sparking 'warmongering threats'

World War 3 fears continue to grow as US President Donald Trump has now orderered a sweeping naval blockade on Venezuela and labelled its government a terrorist group

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1 week ago Defence spending is in chaos as Keir Starmer 'rips up military wish list'

Britain's defence spending plans were plunged into chaos on Wednesday night after the Prime Minister reportedly blocked a major investment boost.

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1 week ago Donald Trump's aides fear he is 'teetering' mentally after sick Rob Reiner post

It is claimed White House staffers are concerned Donald Trump is 'teetering' after his sickening attack on Rob Reiner, hours after the Hollywood icon was found dead

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2 w. ago WW3 warning as expert warns Trump 'sowing seeds' of future conflict around the globe

World War 3 fears are growing as a top Yale historian slams Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy, warning that his aggressive push for US dominance risks sparking dangerous new global conflicts

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2 w. ago Britain must be ready to sacrifice our sons and daughters, Chief of Defence Staff chillingly warns

BRITAIN must be ready to sacrifice its “sons and daughters” to defend itself from Russia, the Chief of Defence Staff has warned. In a chilling prediction of what it might take to deter a full-scale conflict, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said: “More families will know what sacrifice for our nation means.” He said...

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2 w. ago Petro urges Colombians to celebrate Christmas season despite ELN rebels' forced strike

President Gustavo Petro has urged Colombians to celebrate the Christmas season without fear despite a forced strike announced by rebels

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2 w. ago Donald Trump sparks health fears as new statement released days after 'freezing' on air

Donald Trump has been under scrutiny over his health in recent weeks, with Fox News now releasing details of his private schedule showing the 79-year-old's daily routine

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2 w. ago Britain warned to brace for WW3 by top UK defence chief as tensions rise

As tensions continue to rise between NATO and Russia, one British defence chief has said that the country needs to be prepared for the potential of an all-out war

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2 w. ago Fed reappoints regional chiefs in move that allays Trump challenge fears

Decision eases concerns that central bankers aligned with the US president would block them remaining in their roles

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