41 h. ago Donald Trump blinks... but doubles down on China: After market turmoil, President announces 90

In a dramatic climbdown, the US President said a blizzard of 'reciprocal' tariffs on countries worldwide would be put on hold to allow time for trade talks.

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47 h. ago Trump pauses plans to hike US tariffs on most countries except China

Trump says he will raise US tariffs on Chinese exports to 125% and unveils 90-day pause for other countriesBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump shelved plans to hike tariffs on most countries except China, unveiling a 90-day pause and pulling back from his global trade war after days of market turmoil and warnings of recession.After insisting for days that he would hold firm on his aggressive trade strategy, Trump announced that all countries that had not retaliated against US tariffs would receive a reprieve – and only face a blanket US tariff of 10% – until July.Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real time. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Corporate America won’t stop Trump’s tariffs. Here’s why | Alex Bronzini

Whether among executives, lobbyists or university trustees, an elite backlash to the Trump administration won’t work. It’s up to working people to resistFew historical analogies exist for Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs. The investment bank Evercore estimates that the so-called “liberation day” announcement has raised the weighted average US tariff to 29% – its highest rate since 1900. To call it a generational action would be an understatement; my grandmother was born in 1939.These tariffs, if they remain in place, will raise prices, eliminate jobs and shrink retirements. No one will pay for them more dearly than American workers. Yet a shock to capitalism inevitably raises the question of whether, and how, capitalists will respond. Faced with Trump’s tariffs, what will the US’s business class do? Continue reading...

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7 d. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla make 'generous' donation to Myanmar quake appeal

The UK's Disasters Emergency Committee appeal raised £7.5million on just its first day to help those impacted by the quake, which has left over 3,100 people dead in Myanmar

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7 d. ago Myanmar appeal raises £7.5 million on day one with donations from King and Queen

The DEC has issued an urgent appeal for funds to help the thousands injured and displaced.

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8 d. ago Gethin Jones steps in after seeing 'hard to watch’ moment while shopping and questions cashier

Morning Live presenter, Gethin Jones has shared a candid Instagram post in aid of World Autism Awareness Day. The day is celebrated annually on April, and aims to raise awareness and take measures to support autistic individuals.

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1 week ago Myanmar earthquake: desperate search for survivors continues as WHO issues appeal for humanitarian aid – live

World Health Organization issues flash appeal for $8m of emergency support amid frantic search for survivorsAFP has spoken to relatives anxiously waiting at the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok.Daodee Paruay said she had been at the site for two days, hoping for a miracle. Her brother was an electrician working on site, and he is believed to be under the rubble. “We wait, we wait.” she said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Nice bottle of red': Celtic legend's request ahead of Scottish football's intriguing game of day

Former friends are foes for the day - but a glass will be raised

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2 w. ago Sophie Habboo says husband Jamie Laing is her 'hero' in gushing tribute after completing gruelling Ultra Marathon challenge

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the whopping 150-mile, five-day run from London and raised £2,053,835 for the charity.

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2 w. ago Comic Relief raises millions less than last year... despite star

Comic Relief raised £4million less than last year on Red Nose Day on its 40th anniversary show, which also featured presenter Davina McCall opening up about her recent tumour surgery.

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2 w. ago Jaime Laing is supported by leggy wife Sophie Habboo as 'struggles to walk' after completing gruelling Ultra Marathon challenge and raising over £2M for Comic Relief

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the whopping 150-mile, five-day run from London and raised a whopping £2,053,835 for the charity.

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2 w. ago Red Nose Day raises £32 million as Comic Relief celebrates its 40th anniversary

Comic Relief’s 40th anniversary proved to be a record-breaking night as Red Nose Day raised an incredible £32 million

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2 w. ago Red Nose Day live 2025: Oasis tickets giveaway to be Comic Relief's 'biggest ever earner'; TV start time, lineup, and everything to know about the show

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates from Red Nose Day 2025 as entertainers celebrate 40 years of Comic Relief to raise funds for good causes across the UK.

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3 w. ago Helen Skelton comforts Gethin Jones as BBC Morning Live hosts finish emotional Comic Relief challenge after 24 hours

The Morning Live presenters laced up their retro roller boots and took on an epic challenge on wheels to raise money for Red Nose Day

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3 w. ago World Glacier Day: Trekking the blue ice of Perito Moreno in Argentina

Friday, March 21 marks the inaugural World Glacier Day, an international observance established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the rapid retreat of glaciers worldwide

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3 w. ago Sophie Habbo shares photos of 'broken' husband Jamie Laing as he sets off for day four of his gruelling Ultra Marathons challenge after raising staggering amount for Comic Relief

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, is taking on five Ultra Marathons in five days - a total of 150 miles - he aims to finish in Salford, Manchester on Friday, March 21.

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3 w. ago Billy Monger's net worth, lifechanging accident and friendship with Lewis Hamilton

He has pushed himself further than ever before to raise money for this year's Red Nose Day, but who is the former racing driver?

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3 w. ago Inspirational pensioner with Parkinson's takes on next epic challenge

Neil Russell, from Gloucestershire, hopes the money he raises will go towards research and one day soon find a cure for a condition that has changed his life and that of many others

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3 w. ago Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears

Imogen Nunn told support worker she had ‘bought something online’ before she died in Brighton, mother saysA TikTok star who died after consuming a poisonous substance she bought online told an NHS support worker about the purchase a month before her death, an inquest has heard.Imogen Nunn took a poisonous substance and died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year’s Day 2023. The 25-year-old, who was deaf, raised awareness of hearing and mental health issues on her social media accounts, which gained more than 780,000 followers.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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