3 h. ago Brazil’s president rebuffs demand to cease inquiry into Bolsonaro after Trump tariffs – live updates

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva posts statement on social media saying the country ‘will not accept any form of tutelage’ after US levies 50% tariffsTrump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsTrump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trialThe US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all ...

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4 h. ago Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazil as punishment for 'witch hunt' trial against ex

Trump fired off a furious letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday laying out the details of his new tariff.

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4 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: This is the sinister motivation behind the plans to change our legal system. They must not be allowed to happen... or we'll all be at risk

Without a jury, a criminal courtroom is just a chamber full of state employees, trying to work out how long the defendant should go to prison for.

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6 h. ago Chile foreign minister says US would not be able to ‘replace’ Chilean copper

Alberto van Klaveren’s comments follow Trump’s announcement that he would impose 50 per cent tariffs on copper imports.

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7 h. ago Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing what he claims is a ‘witch

US president slaps tariff on Brazil and complains about treatment of Brazil’s former president, who is facing trial over an alleged coup attemptTrump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsTrump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trialThe US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all...

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7 h. ago Every new Love Island couple formed after Casa Amor as six Islanders at risk of dumping

It was a dramatic recoupling as Maya Jama returned to the villa

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9 h. ago Fed says most policymakers see risks tariffs will cause ‘persistent’ inflation

Minutes from US central bank’s June meeting highlight schism over effect of Donald Trump’s levies

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9 h. ago TACO returns to Wall Street: Investors shrug off Trump’s latest tariff threat as nickname sets the investor’s mood

Experts weigh in on whether Trump will carry out his latest threat – and the consensus is that the uncertainty looming over the U.S. economy can’t continue, Rhian Lubin reports

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9 h. ago Here’s why you should catch some rays this summer despite skin cancer risk

Spending too much time in the sun can lead to sun poisoning and melanoma

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10 h. ago England v Netherlands live: Lionesses roar to huge win to stay alive at Women’s Euro 2025

England 4-0 Netherlands: Lauren James scored twice as the Lionesses bounced back after being at risk of an early exit

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11 h. ago More of Hotspur Press to be demolished over 'imminent risk to public' after devastating fire

The inferno erupted at the 1800s mill last month - with investigations halted due to the state of the building

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11 h. ago Doctors’ strike over 29% pay rise risks breaking NHS, Streeting warns

Wes Streeting urged doctors to call off the strikes as action is likely to see tens of thousands of operations and appointments cancelled

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12 h. ago Can Trump’s exemptions for undocumented farm laborers succeed without angering MAGA?

President planning program to support agricultural laborers in the U.S. illegally – but risks angering MAGA

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12 h. ago The American diet is being blamed for a worrying rise in colon cancer

Nearly 53,000 Americans expected to die from colorectal cancer this year

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12 h. ago Trump announces tariffs of up to 30% on six more countries – live updates

President defends tariffs and sends letters to countries including Algeria, Iraq and Brunei The US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all inflation forecasts for the United States went up materially as a consequence of the tariffs.Anybody would be better than Jay Powell. He’s costing us a fortune because he keeps the rate way u...

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13 h. ago Starmer and Macron agree that ‘new deterrent’ needed to stop small boats, No 10 says – UK politics live

Starmer and Macron are due to attend a more formal summit tomorrowThe BMA strike decision must be a tempting topic for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, which is starting very soon. The Conservatives have repeatedly criticised the government for the way they swiftly settled public sector pay disputes when they took office; they argue that Labour was too generous to the unions, thereby encouraging them to threaten further strikes.Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.Streeting says he is “disappointed” by the proposed strike, and he insists resident doctors have had a relatively good outcome on pay. He says:I remain disappointed that despite all that we have been able to achieve in this last year, and that the majority of resident doctors in the BMA did not vote to strike, the BMA is continuing to threaten strike action.I accepted the DDRB’s recommendation for resident doctors, awarding an average pay rise of 5.4%, the highest across the public sector. Accepting this above inflation re...

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13 h. ago Special UK visas would carry 'national security risks', Rachel Reeves is warned

The Chancellor is reportedly considering introducing a special visa for rich foreigners who could invest in Britain

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13 h. ago Experts pinpoint simple exercise habit which can reduce your chances of developing dementia

A new study by US researchers have found simple lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of dementia.

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14 h. ago Trump delayed his tariff deadline after Treasury Secretary pleaded for more time to get deals done, report says

Treasury boss talked Trump into yet another multi-week reprieve

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14 h. ago UK households warned over exact timing of showers as heatwave strikes

With parts of the UK set to endure another heatwave, scorching temperatures and a 'medium' risk of drought mean that you need to be more careful than usual when it comes to taking a shower

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