81 m. ago Will Trump’s tariffs ignite a global trade war? Today in Focus Extra – podcast

Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will they ‘make America wealthy again’? Richard Partington reportsDonald Trump is on a mission to ‘make America wealthy again’. Speaking outside the White House, he said for too long the country had been ‘looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike’. Now that would come to an end, he said, as he slapped eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world.The Guardian’s senior economics correspondent, Richard Partington, explains why Trump has taken such action and how it could affect the global economy. ‘It could come at huge costs to consumers,’ he says, as markets around the world react with confusion. With prices in the US also likely to rise, will voters soon rue what the president has called ‘liberation day’? Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Why Asian airlines are tightening rules on using power banks on flights

New safety regulations aim to prevent fire hazards

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8 d. ago Two airlines ban everyday item from being used on board their planes over explosion fears

Many airlines across the world have banned the use of the devices on their planes in recent years due to the risk they carry of igniting unexpectedly.

Events

8 d. ago Revealed: Extraordinary fee The White Lotus hotel is charging to take a selfie in the famous Thai resort

The huge global interest in season three of White Lotus has seen the luxury Thai hotel where it's filmed become so swamped with demand that it's now charging fans to get inside, MailOnline can reveal.

Events

8 d. ago Martin Lewis urges households to stock up on £1.65 item ahead of price rise

The price of this common item is set to rise in April so Martin Lewis has advised households to stock up now before the cost goes up

Economics

9 d. ago Serial harasser banned from American Airlines for allegedly groping young woman aboard flight

Exclusive: Cherian Abraham is no longer welcome aboard American’s planes, a spokesperson told The Independent

Events

9 d. ago Viral 'drop ponytail' hack uses this common household item to banish frizz

Styling your hair can be an overwhelming task, especially when the options are endless, but TikTok's latest 'drop ponytail' hack is the quickest way to transform dry, frizzy hair for good

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1 week ago Oasis, Tom Jones, Kendrick Lamar, Stevie Wonder and more: The full list of huge global stars in Cardiff this summer and if you can still get tickets

There are already some incredible gigs announced for Cardiff during summer 2025 including Oasis, Tom Jones, Noah Kahan and more

Politics

1 week ago Astonishing map shows the huge global impact of the Heathrow airport inferno

The impact of the massive inferno is likely to last several days as passengers try to reschedule their travel and airlines work to get planes and crew to the right places.

Society

1 week ago Heathrow Airport closed by huge fire at power station, global flight schedules disrupted

Heathrow Airport closed by huge fire at power station, global flight schedules disrupted  Reuters UK

Society

1 week ago Hong Kong flight makes emergency landing after fire in overhead compartment

None of the 168 passengers or crew members were hurt

Events

1 week ago Heathrow Airport closed all day as huge fire sparks global travel chaos and cuts power to thousands in west London

Heathrow facing ‘significant disruption’ for days as passengers warned not to travel to the airport ‘under any circumstances’

Events

1 week ago Huge fire closes UK's Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted

Huge fire closes UK's Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted  Reuters UK

Society

2 w. ago Two airlines flying from Manchester Airport ban power banks and battery packs

Both Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have announced a ban on the use of power banks and battery packs during flights as part of new safety measures

Transport

2 w. ago Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways ban power banks and battery packs on flights

Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have both announced new rules that will ban passengers from using power banks or battery packs during flights this summer

Politics

2 w. ago Homeowners warned rats will invade your garden if one common item is left outside

Households should be aware of what attracts the rodents to their property to avoid infestations.

Events

2 w. ago The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial

New evidence of particles damaging crops strengthens the case for an international plastics treatyNew and concerning findings from environmental scientists about the impact of microplastics on crops and marine algae add to a growing body of evidence about the disruption caused to living systems by plastic pollution. The results, from a team led by Prof Huan Zhong at Nanjing University, China, are not definitive and require corroboration. But analysis showing that plastics could limit photosynthesis (the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy) must be taken seriously. If the researchers are correct, and staple crops are being reduced by about 12%, there are huge implications for global agriculture and food supplies. This could inject new urgency into efforts to tackle plastic pollution.There is no single route by which microplastic particles inhibit plants from growing. The overall effect is attributed to a combination of blocked sunlight and nutrients, and damage to soil and ce...

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2 w. ago Huge global airline bans common item nearly everyone carries on

A major airline is banning a common product many people travel with from checked baggage - and there's also restrictions to using them on-board

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2 w. ago Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy protection as travel demand slows

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection

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3 w. ago Cheltenham Festival 2025 rich list: Premier League mogul, airline CEO and millionaire banker feature as owners

Big bucks are spent on the best horses and trainers in the business

Economics