5 d. ago US has approached China seeking talks on Trump tariffs, says state social media

Development may be indication China is softening on beginning negotiations over American 145% tariffsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US has approached China seeking talks over Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media has said, potentially signalling Beijing’s openness to negotiations.“The US has proactively reached out to China through multiple channels, hoping to hold discussions on the tariff issue,” Yuyuan Tantian reported in a post published on its official Weibo social media account, citing anonymous sources. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago China hints at openness to trade talks with US; Tesla denies board search for Musk successor – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Chinese state-controlled social media says US has approached China for trade talksLloyds Banking Group has reported a 7% drop in pre-tax profit to £1.5bn in its first quarter, and is bracing for the ripple effect from Trump’s tariffs on its balance sheet.The high street bank said that it has set aside £309m to account for possible bad debts, compared with previous guidance of £274m, as it added a £35m net charge to prepare for the possible impact on the economic outlook from President Trump’s tariffs.The US has proactively reached out to China through multiple channels, hoping to hold discussions on the tariff issue.Yuyuan Tantian is not among China’s most authoritative state media outlets. The Global Times, which is owned by the newspaper of the governing Communist Party, People’s Daily, has often been first to report China’s next steps in trade disagreements over the past few years.Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson fo...

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6 d. ago Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett’s new movie inspired by life of unlikely British comedian

‘Is This Thing On?’ recently wrapped production in New York

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6 d. ago Bathgate and Linlithgow MP commits to speaking up for MS community in parliament

Kirsteen Sullivan attended a Parliamentary event hosted by the MS Society, to learn about issues facing the multiple sclerosis (MS) community as part of MS Awareness Week which runs from April 28 to May 4.

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7 d. ago Indian fans go wild as teen cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits stunning IPL century

Several cricketers and celebrities take to social media to praise his incredible feat

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1 week ago Joel Dommett praises 'incredible' Davina McCall after brain tumour battle

The Masked Singer host is getting ready for tomorrow's London Marathon and is running for a cause close to his heart that's helped his friend and mother-in-law

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1 week ago Police storm Wizz Air flight on runway at Luton before realising huge error

Passengers aboard a Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Tirana were forced to wait for 88 minutes after staff allegedly accused someone of stealing a security guard's phone

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1 week ago Thousands of Scots descend on Rome as Pope Francis to be laid to rest

Bishop John Keenan represents Scots clergy, with FM John Swinney and other devout Catholics in attendance

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2 w. ago Multiple Tower air fryers recalled over safety issue that may cause 'risk of fire'

The kitchen brand has voluntarily recalled the four air fryers due to a "manufacturing defect."

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2 w. ago Prince Harry says he's 'proud' of Meghan Markle as he breaks silence on As Ever brand

Prince Harry has sweetly praised his wife Meghan Markle, saying he is “incredibly proud”, following the launch of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, and her new podcast

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3 w. ago John Bishop's flight runs into multiple issues as he praises incredible staff

Comedian John Bishop took to X, formerly Twitter, to praise the staff of a recent flight after they ran into a number of issues during his journey back to London Gatwick

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3 w. ago Wildfires in Scotland LIVE as 'extreme risk' warning issued amid multiple blazes

A warning has been issued for wildfires across the country for over the weekend as authorities struggle to cope with the situation.

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3 w. ago Brits praise green shake that 'tastes incredible' and helps them feel 'more focused and alert'

With a variety of plant-based superfoods and probiotics, the easy-to-use powder gives the body "everything it needs."

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