46 h. ago Donald Trump 'ready to join British Commonwealth' as he declares love for King Charles

Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that he 'loves King Charles', adding that the idea of the US becoming an 'associate member' of the British Commonwealth 'sounds good'

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3 d. ago Trump stunningly agrees U.S. will become 'associate member' of the Commonwealth: 'I love King Charles'

President Donald Trump on Friday indicated he would accept an offer from King Charles to join the British Commonwealth.

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9 d. ago As Trump and Putin menace Europe, I say this: vive le Churchillo

Our continent must be prepared to defend itself, by combining the best of its two most influential traditionsShould we all be Gaullists now? In the language of France’s most important European partner, the answer is “Jein!” (a German word combining ja for yes and nein for no). Yes, Emmanuel Macron has been right to warn us ever since he became France’s president in 2017 that, discerning a long-term trend of US disengagement, Europe should be ready to defend itself. Now, confronted with Donald Trump, a rogue US president putting in question an 80-year-old American commitment to the defence of Europe against Russia, lifelong Euro-Atlanticists like me must acknowledge that we need not just a Europe with more hard power – something for which I have always argued – but also the real possibility of European “strategic autonomy”. Oui, Monsieur le Président, you were right.Yet en mȇme temps (at the same time), to deploy Macron’s signature trope, we should answer “Non”. For De Gaulle, a grea...

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1 week ago ‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read the latest story hereLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – live

Minority leader’s intention to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown attacked by progressive DemocratsLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Schumer indicates Democrats will support Republican bill to keep government open – live

Minority leader condemns Republican funding bill but says shutdown would give Trump chance to ‘take even much more power’Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Schumer indicates Democrats will vote to support Republican bill to keep government open – live

Democratic minority leader condemns Republicans’ funding bill but says a shutdown would give Trump chance to ‘take even much more power’Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump expected to invoke Alien Enemies Act to speed up deportations – US politics live

US president could invoke obscure law to ramp up mass deportations as early as Friday, reports sayLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago THIRD top Netflix star issues crushing verdict on With Love, Meghan and claims show aims to 'burn' Royal Family

Whitney Cumming, who has two hit stand-up programmes available on the streaming service, has said that With Love, Meghan is about trolling King Charles and Prince Harry's relatives.

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1 week ago Trump threatens 200% retaliatory tariffs on European wines and other alcohol – US politics live

US president aims latest trade war salvo at Europe, threatening its alcohol industry after the EU imposed levies on American whiskey on WednesdayDonald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagneLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place – US politics live

Trump said he would impose additional penalties if the EU follows through with its plan to enact counter tariffs on some US goods next monthLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We are ready with some countermeasures,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Cnbc’s Converge Live in Singapore. “We are waiting for the official number to be published,” he added, referring to Trump’s threat of duties “of around 25%” on EU carmakers. He added:We will watch what happens over the next month, in the next few weeks. We are in the same boat in terms of tariffs.The customer is at the centre of our attention.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Donald Trump warned Canada 'ready to fight' as new PM Mark Carney says 'we'll win'

Mark Carney, who will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister, has issued a warning to US President Donald Trump amid ongoing trade tensions, saying, "Canada never ever will be part of America in any way, shape, or form"

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2 w. ago King Charles shares surprising love of Kylie Minogue song in Commonwealth Day message

King Charles has revealed his love for Kylie Minogue's "The Loco-Motion," describing it as having an "infectious energy" that makes it "incredibly hard to sit still."

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2 w. ago 'I don't feel so special any more': Trump's sulky strop over King Charles' public love

Pictures of the King with Ukranian leader Volodymyr Zelensky made President Trump feel 'less special' about the monarch's invitation for a state visit to Britain, handed to him by Sir Keir Starmer last week.

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2 w. ago Can’t Get You Out of My Head: King Charles reveals love of Kylie’s music

Monarch shares soundtrack to his life, including disco, reggae and Afrobeats, to celebrate Commonwealth DayKylie has a legion of fans around the globe, but it might come as a surprise to many that the king is one of those who can’t get her out of his head.The princess of pop, alongside Bob Marley and Grace Jones, are among the music artists beloved of Charles, it was revealed on Friday as part of Commonwealth Day celebrations, which falls on Monday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'Bully' Donald Trump plans to 'make money not war' – but faces one huge problem

Donald Trump has shown he is ready to use 'bullying tactics' to 'force peace on everyone' for one purpose - to make more money, according to a renowned defence and security expert

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2 w. ago Donald Trump reads out shock letter from Zelenskyy as Ukraine 'ready for peace'

Trump claimed Zelenskyy had assured him that Ukraine is prepared to engage in peace talks with Russia as soon as possible.

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2 w. ago Donald Trump reads out bombshell letter from Zelensky as Ukraine 'ready for peace'

Donald Trump told Congress that Volodymyr Zelensky is now ready to negotiate for peace as soon as possible in the war with Russia and was willing to accept a minerals deal with the United States

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2 w. ago Trump says Putin has sent signals he's 'ready' for peace and reveals what Zelensky wrote in private letter after Oval Office showdown

President Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin has sent signals he's ready for a peace deal in the Ukraine and he revealed what Volodymyr  Zelensky wrote to him after their Oval Office showdown.

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2 w. ago Zelensky cracks under Trump pressure after US president axes aid to Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to enter peace talks under Donald Trump’s leadership, just hours after the US announced it was stopping all military aid to Ukraine

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