5 h. ago John Swinney raised 'concerns' with Donald Trump's son over vandalism attack at Turnberry

Official correspondence reveals new details of the sit-down meeting between Eric Trump and the First Minister at Bute House earlier this year.

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5 d. ago Trump shows concern for worried BBC Ukraine reporter during Nato press conference

Donald Trump appeared concerned for a BBC Ukrainian reporter during his Nato press conference.

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7 d. ago US judge blocks Trump plan to bar international students from Harvard

President’s proclamation had barred foreign students from studying at top university, citing national security concernsA federal judge on Monday blocked Donald Trump’s administration from implementing his plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard University.US district judge Allison Burroughs in Boston issued an injunction barring Trump’s administration from carrying out its latest bid to curtail Harvard’s ability to host international students amid an escalating fight pitting the Republican president against the prestigious Ivy League school. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fed starts to split on when to begin cutting US interest rates

Pressure from Donald Trump and concerns over economic growth open schism among central bank’s officials

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1 week ago Trump sparks concerns over the appearance of his hands again in pictures from the heated G7 Summit

US president Donald Trump has sparked concerns for his health after the internet became baffled and fascinated with the state of his hands during the heated G7 Summit. 

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3 w. ago US to put four prisoners to death this week as Trump pushes for executions

Killings scheduled in Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and South Carolina despite concern over states’ methodsFour executions are scheduled across the US this week, marking a sharp increase in killings as Donald Trump has pushed to revive the death penalty despite growing concerns about states’ methods.Executions are set to take place in Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. A fourth, scheduled in Oklahoma, has been temporarily blocked by a judge, but the state’s attorney general is challenging the ruling. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Donald Trump and Elon Musk spat concerns Republicans as calls for truce increase

Republicans fear the potential consequences of a prolonged spat between the pair.

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3 w. ago Los Angeles Olympics bosses speak out on Trump’s latest travel ban impact

US President Donald Trump has announced travel restrictions on 19 countries, which sparked concern about its impact on major sporting events in US

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3 w. ago Europe's central bank expected to lower interest rates as Trump's trade war threatens growth

Lower inflation and concern that U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war will slow already modest growth have cleared the way for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates at Thursday’s policy meeting, a step that would lower borrowing costs for consumers and businesses and promote economic activity

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4 w. ago UK firms taking early action as they brace for hits from tariffs – survey

The latest Barclays business prosperity report found 79% of firms are concerned about the global trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump.

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4 w. ago Second indyref not a ‘priority’ during my time as Prime Minister – Starmer

The Labour leader said First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney had not raised the issue with him during their recent talks.

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