3 h. ago China hits back hard at ‘bullying’ Trump tariffs as global recession fears grow

Beijing imposes punitive 34% extra tariffs on all goods imported from US, exacerbating stock market sell-offBusiness live – latest updatesUS politics live – latest updatesChina has hit back hard against Donald Trump’s “bullying” tariffs, raising fears that the escalating trade war could trigger a global recession and prompting fresh turmoil in financial markets.Beijing retaliated on Friday with punitive 34% additional tariffs on all goods imported from the US – mirroring the US decision and exacerbating a sell-off on global stock markets. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Renters who secured record £263k payout from ‘rogue landlord’ raise fears he will not pay up

‘Clearly there’s one set of rules for ordinary people – we fear what will happen if we’re even a month late on rent or mortgage payments – and another for billionaires,’ says tenant

Economics

30 h. ago RCT foodbanks raise fears over impact of benefit cuts on the disabled

The foodbank networks in Rhondda Cynon Taf said the UK Government measures around disability benefits risk pushing more people into poverty

Politics

37 h. ago Takeaways from AP's story on safety concerns about Shell's fleet of oil production ships

A huge oil spill in 2011 from the Bonga, a floating oil production vessel off the coast of Nigeria owned by Shell, was one of the worst there in a decade

Politics

37 h. ago Leaked files raise fears over safety of Shell oil production fleet, years after devastating spill

A large oil spill in 2011 from a floating oil production vessel off the coast of Nigeria, known as the Bonga, was one of the worst there in a decade

Politics

56 h. ago Heathrow power supply fears were raised days before substation fire, MPs hear

The airport was closed to all flights for most of Friday March 21.

Events

3 d. ago Sunddhnúksgígar eruption: Iceland tourists evacuated as holiday hot spot in 'red alert'

The Sunddhnúksgígar volcano in Iceland has erupted this morning, sending lava flying and raising fears for tourists at a nearby hot spot who have been evacuated for their safety

Events

4 d. ago Nursing bosses warn lack of staffing needs puts SNP's NHS vision at risk of falling flat

Fears have been raised over a lack of workforce planning in the Scottish Government’s NHS improvement plan.

Events

4 d. ago New images reveal extent of looting at Sudan’s national museum as rooms stripped of treasures

Only a few statues remain, with thousands of priceless artefacts from Nubian and Kushite kingdoms missingVideos of Sudan’s national museum showing empty rooms, piles of rubble and broken artefacts posted on social media after the Sudanese army recaptured the area from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in recent days show the extent of looting of the country’s antiquities.Fears of looting in the museum were first raised in June 2023 and a year later satellite images emerged of trucks loaded with artefacts leaving the building, according to museum officials. But last week, as the RSF were driven out of Khartoum after two years of war, the full extent of the theft became apparent. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago World Snooker Championship prize money theory emerges as Ronnie O'Sullivan fears raised

Ronnie O'Sullivan has not played competitively since January, and fellow snooker legend Mark Williams suspects fans won't see the Rocket at the World Championship

Politics

6 d. ago ‘God knows what’s in the water’: Los Angeles surfers in limbo as wildfire toxins linger

In a city where surfing is a way of life, the wait to get back in the water has been agonizing. But new research offers a glimmer of hope Alex Sinunu was used to surfing three or four times a week in Santa Monica Bay – after all, the beach was just a mile from his home and he could ride his bike there with his board. But ever since the megafires that swept through neighboring Pacific Palisades in early January, the ocean has been filled with ash, debris – and endless questions.The massive blaze consumed thousands of homes and other structures, many of them on the edge of the Pacific coastline. Subsequent rainstorms sent tons of debris washing into the ocean, turned the water brown and raised fears about the toxins that could be coming from all the charred remains of buildings and cars – including asbestos, lithium-ion batteries and plastics. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago US stocks tumble as deepening consumer gloom raises stagflation fears

Consumer sentiment darkens while Federal Reserve’s inflation gauge rises

Politics

9 d. ago Trump’s FDA appointment raises fears for future of abortion pill

The new FDA commissioner has declined to give his stance on mifepristone

Politics

9 d. ago Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa raised stalker fears before couple's tragic deaths

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, reportedly opened up to her hairdresser about a mysterious man who had followed her and the Hollywood icon on two separate occasions

Events

2 w. ago Hundreds of Social Security numbers leaked in unredacted JFK files

Leaks underscore danger to Social Security data by DOGE, whose ‘fishing expedition’ into records has been blocked by a judge

Events

2 w. ago ‘A nightmare come true’: Palestinians flee again after Israel’s attacks on Gaza

Thousands displaced once more as wave of airstrikes ends ceasefire, killing hundreds and raising new fears about aidMiddle East crisis – live updatesThousands of Palestinians were on the move in Gaza on Tuesday, after a wave of Israeli airstrikes signalled the end of almost two months of calm in the devastated territory. Many were newly bereaved, and most had been displaced many times.Like others in Gaza, Ghaitam, a 19-year-old from a village near the southern city of Khan Younis, said he was woken at about 2am by the sounds of warplanes, explosions and screaming. “It was a nightmare that came true,” he said. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk

Fired workers warn cuts including closing of two offices will undermine agency work and increase costsThe Trump administration’s decision to shutter two offices at Nasa risks “dramatically” increasing the costs of space exploration, while handing Elon Musk more influence over the agency, fired workers have warned.Nasa’s office of technology, policy and strategy and office of the chief scientist provide independent analysis on key investments and strategies. Both are set to close, amid widespread cuts at the agency. Continue reading...

Technology

2 w. ago White House blames Hamas as Israel launches massive airstrikes across Gaza

Air raids hit multiple locations across Gaza, ending weeks of ceasefire and raising fears of renewed ground invasion

Events

2 w. ago At least 235 Palestinians killed as Israel launches massive wave of strikes on Gaza

Air raids hit multiple locations across Gaza, ending weeks of ceasefire and raising fears of renewed ground invasion

Events

2 w. ago At least 200 Palestinians killed as Israel launches massive wave of strikes on Gaza

Air raids hit multiple locations across Gaza, ending weeks of ceasefire and raising fears of renewed ground invasion

Events