10 h. ago Chinese businesses view tariff pause with caution and uncertainty

While U.S. President Donald Trump has talked of victory after reaching a weekend deal with China to reduce the sky-high tariffs levied on each others’ goods, businesses in China are reacting to the temporary deal with a cautious wait and see approach

Economics

11 h. ago Brian Connolly new favourite to become next South Ayrshire Council leader as Maybole independent takes key role

Cllr Connolly was voted in as the council's temporary depute leader as the council finally resumed business this morning.

Politics

12 h. ago Donald Trump meets Syrian president in Saudi Arabia before Gulf tour resumes – US politics live

Donald Trump meets Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia after agreeing to lift sanctions on SyriaDonald Trump has said he wants to make a deal with Iran, but it can only go ahead if the regime stops “supporting terror” and abandons its nuclear plans.In related news, Iran’s deputy foreign minister will meet with European diplomats for nuclear talks in Istanbul on Friday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago John Souttar in telling Rangers honesty as Davide Ancelotti next boss links addressed by Ibrox star

The big defender is entering the final 12 months of his deal and there has been no talks over an extension since October

Politics

29 h. ago Arsenal prepare William Saliba plan as Real Madrid step up transfer interest

William Saliba is set to be a wanted man this summer after being placed on Real Madrid's transfer wishlist, but Arsenal are desperate to keep hold of the centre back and want to start talks over an new deal

Politics

39 h. ago Cast of Finding Nemo now from tragic death and ditching fame to huge stardom

The hit Pixar film played a key role in many of our childhood's but since its release in 2003 many of the A-list cast have had a change in career

Events

47 h. ago Davide Ancelotti to Rangers latest and how close deal really is with Real Madrid assistant locked in talks over move

The son of legendary boss Carlo is a frontrunner to be Philippe Clement's long-term replacement in Govan

Economics

51 h. ago Broadcast mogul Sanjog Gupta in frame to increase Indian influence at ICC

Jiostar chief tipped for key role at governing bodyIPL set to resume on Saturday following suspensionIndian influence at the top table of world cricket could be set to increase with Sanjog Gupta, the head of live sport at broadcast giants Jiostar, having emerged as the frontrunner to become the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council.The ICC is looking to fill the role with Geoff Allardice, the incumbent, serving a notice period that runs until the body’s AGM in July. Three sources have told the Guardian that Gupta is favourite to succeed the Australian, moving across from the broadcast company that holds the ICC’s $3bn (£2.2bn) rights deal for global events. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago White House claims China trade deal reached while Beijing hails ‘important first steps’

US announcement comes after treasury secretary touted progress in two days of talks with Chinese vice-premier in GenevaThe White House has announced that a trade deal with China has been struck after two days of talks in Geneva, while Beijing has hailed “important first steps.”The announcement on Sunday came after the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, told reporters that there had been “substantial progress” in talks between his team and that of the Chinese vice-premier, He Lifeng, in Geneva on defusing the trade war between the world’s two largest economies sparked by Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Trump confirms India and Pakistan have agreed to 'full and immediate' ceasefire

The US President claimed to have brokered a deal between the warring nations after a ‘long night of talks’

Politics

4 d. ago Royal Navy’s chief suspended over allegations he had a secret affair with a comrade

The married Royal Navy's chief, Admiral Sir Ben Key, 59, has been suspended from his role over shock allegations he had a secret affair with a female officer 'under his command'

Society

4 d. ago Whiplash reversals mean Trump’s erratic trade policy is as clear as mud

The specifics of the administration’s economic masterplan – from strollers to movies to China – change by the dayDecades of economic orthodoxy failed millions of Americans, according to Donald Trump, who marched back into the White House promising to shred the status quo. But the specifics of his alternative – exactly how his administration claims it will make America great again – change by the day.The US president declared this week to be a key milestone of his second term, as he unveiled his first major trade deal since returning to office following accelerated talks with the UK. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Iran's secret nuclear site dubbed Rainbow revealed in chilling satellite pictures

Satellite images have unearthed the truth behind Iran's 'chemical production' facilities that are actually posing as nuclear sites threatening the Middle East and US military bases

Events

5 d. ago Israeli embassy terror plot may have been 'attempt to derail nuclear talks' between Iran and US

MI5 and counter-terror police swooped in a series of raids on Saturday to arrest four Iranians.

Events

6 d. ago Donald Trump says there 'won’t be any red tape' in 'historic' UK

Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for his handling of trade negotiations after the two countries made a deal "after years of failed talks"

Politics

6 d. ago PM to make statement on US trade talks amid reports deal has been reached

The Government has been pursuing a deal with the US to reduce the impact of sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump last month.

Economics

7 d. ago UK officials land in Washington as talks over trade agreement continue

Senior negotiators hope to get agreement with US signed ahead of UK-EU summit on 19 May A team of senior British trade negotiators has landed in Washington as talks over a deal between the two countries gather pace.Officials from the business and trade department are in the US for much of this week attempting to get an agreement signed before the planned UK-EU summit on 19 May. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago UK politics live: Kemi Badenoch talking ‘rubbish’ over trade deal criticisms, say Indian officials

New Delhi officials say Tories previously agreed to a two-year national insurance exemption which Kemi Badenoch now claims amounts to ‘two-tier’ tax

Politics

8 d. ago Declan Rice makes Arsenal vs PSG prediction as star slaps down Gunners criticism

Arsenal travel to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, with Declan Rice set to play a key role for the Gunners

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8 d. ago Flavio Briatore back as F1 team principal as shock resignation announced

Flavio Briatore is set for a new blockbuster role in Formula 1 as he takes on a pivotal role at Alpine following a key resignation at the team

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