6 h. ago Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal' with UK on Thursday

It would mark the first deal agreed upon since Mr Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement of global tariffs last month.

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6 h. ago Trump reportedly ready to announce UK trade deal as he touts agreement with 'major country'

Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners last month but temporarily froze most of them to allow for the negotiation of trade deals.

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17 h. ago Merz’s first day: Berlin back in business and interested in new ‘push for Europe’

New German chancellor steps up efforts to bring peace to Europe

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41 h. ago Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor after second parliamentary vote

Merz finally succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament today.

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45 h. ago German election winner Friedrich Merz becomes chancellor after second parliament vote

Merz received 310 votes in the first round of voting – well short of the 328 seats held by his coalition.

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45 h. ago Friedrich Merz confirmed as chancellor after humiliation exposes Germany’s shrunken centre

Some in new coalition government did not support Merz in first round of Bundestag voting

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45 h. ago Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor after second vote in parliament

Second vote may take place on Wednesday

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51 h. ago German election winner Friedrich Merz fails to become chancellor in first parliament vote

Merz must now until the second round of voting.

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3 d. ago Germany’s incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz known for impulsive shifts and rhetorical sharpshooting

Ex-chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will attend Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony in Berlin

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2 w. ago US will 'walk away' if Russia and Ukraine do not agree on peace deal, Vance says

Trump has threatened to “take a pass” on efforts to end the conflict unless progress is quickly made.

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3 w. ago Omagh bombing: Republic of Ireland agrees deal on sharing material with inquiry

Omagh bombing: Republic of Ireland agrees deal on sharing material with inquiry  BBC

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3 w. ago Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs

Cabinet will be asked to agree to faster ratification of controversial Ceta deal with Canada and a new competitiveness plan that will have implications for employee conditions

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4 w. ago Germany’s next Chancellor Friedrich Merz agrees deal to form new government with rival party

Merz is on track to become Germany’s new leader in early May, replacing outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

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