55 h. ago Zelenskyy says Russia has intensified shelling despite ‘Easter truce’ as Moscow also accuses Ukraine of breaching ceasefire – live

‘Easter truce’ ordered by Putin on Saturday but Ukraine president says Russian army continuing efforts to advanceEaster falls on the same day this year for orthodox and western churches, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukrainians not to give up hope that peace will one day return.Here are some of the latest images coming out of the newswires from Ukraine where festivities continue despite Russian attacks:We are documenting every Russian violation of its self-declared commitment to a full ceasefire for the Easter period and are prepared to provide the necessary information to our partners. In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage. It’s a good thing, at least, that there were no air raid sirens. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know

Marijuana culture’s high holiday known as 4/20 falls this year on Easter, as well as the last day of Passover

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3 d. ago Essex rest Sam Cook as 14 wickets fall on opening day against Worcestershire

The prolific seamer has been rested ahead of an increasingly likely Test call-up next month.

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6 d. ago Asian shares fall after a quiet day on Wall St, but Nvidia hit by US ban on exporting AI chip

Markets are mostly lower in Asia after a rare quiet day for financial markets worldwide

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6 d. ago Baby died on first day of family holiday after falling out of hotel bed

Tommy Taylor-Mclean, seven-months, was rushed to St Jude Hospital but later died.

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7 d. ago Baby boy tragically dies on first day of holiday with family after falling out of bed

Tommy Taylor-Mclean, seven months, died on the first day of the trip to St Lucia when he fell out of bed and developed a bleed on the brain

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7 d. ago Baby boy dies on first day of St Lucia holiday with family after falling out of bed

Tommy Taylor-Mclean, seven months, died on the first day of the trip to St Lucia, when he fell out of bed and developed a bleed on the brain, East London Coroner’s Court was told today

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2 w. ago Grand National faller Broadway Boy ‘looking brighter each day’ in latest update

On the day it was announced that Celebre D’Allen had sadly passed away, connections of the other horse treated at Aintree issued better news

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2 w. ago Rollercoaster for US stock markets as tariff uncertainty puts investors on edge

Wall Street shows some recovery after initial falls as Trump’s team dismiss rumours of a 90-day pause on tariffs as ‘fake news’US Politics Live: Trump says Federal Reserve should cut ratesVolatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ‘medicine’Hong Kong stocks have plummeted more than 9% at open, while Singapore stocks dropped over 7%, according to reports.Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of the widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession, Reuters says. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago FTSE set for another dismal day after Asian stocks rout sees Hang Seng suffer biggest fall since 2008

The first wave of retaliatory tariffs means global markets remain in turmoil

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2 w. ago FTSE latest: UK stock markets plunge in biggest daily fall since Covid after Trump tariffs

The stock markets in the UK, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Australia were all falling for a second day

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 suffers worst day of trading since pandemic in Trump tariffs fallout

Trading has been hammered in the aftermath of the US introducing more import taxes on countries around the world.

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2 w. ago FTSE latest: European stock markets plunge after China retaliates with 34% tariff on US goods

The stock markets in the UK, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Australia were all falling for a second day

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2 w. ago Willie Mullins serves up ‘Fab Four’ on Grand National opening day as Constitution Hill falls once more

The all-conquering Irish handler saw star mare Lossiemouth capitalise on another fall from Constitution Hill

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2 w. ago Horse dies on first day of Grand National Festival after suffering fatal fall

Jockey Rachel Blackmore was helped into an ambulance shortly after the incident

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2 w. ago Stocks tumble on Wall Street as Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs send shockwaves through global markets – business live

Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs a ‘major blow’ to world economy, as US dollar falls to six month low after US President Trump’s ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffsAnalysis: Trump’s tariffs likely to raise prices and cause chaosWhat are tariffs and why do they matter?The new US tariffs “will only create losers” with US consumers particularly hard hit, the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), has said in a statement, calling on the EU “to act together and with the necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate.”The body, which represents the powerful German auto industry, said the tariffs markedthe United States’ departure from the rules-based global trade order – and thus a departure from the foundation for global value creation and corresponding growth and prosperity in many regions of the world.This is not America first; this is America alone. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Easter travel chaos as popular holiday destinations to be hit by aviation strikes

Both walkouts have fallen on the same day, shoring up potential wide disruption to flights in Europe

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2 w. ago US dollar ‘at risk of confidence crisis’ as Trump tariffs rattle global markets – business live

Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs a ‘major blow’ to world economy, as US dollar falls to six month low after US President Trump’s ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffsAnalysis: Trump’s tariffs likely to raise prices and cause chaosWhat are tariffs and why do they matter?The new US tariffs “will only create losers” with US consumers particularly hard hit, the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), has said in a statement, calling on the EU “to act together and with the necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate.”The body, which represents the powerful German auto industry, said the tariffs markedthe United States’ departure from the rules-based global trade order – and thus a departure from the foundation for global value creation and corresponding growth and prosperity in many regions of the world.This is not America first; this is America alone. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wall Street stocks slide as investors brace for Trump tariff announcement

Indices fall as US president prepares to escalate trade war on ‘liberation day’

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2 w. ago First picture of girl, 11, missing after falling into River Thames 'while paddling on day off school'

Met Police has launched a recovery mission along the Thames to locate Kaliyah Coa, with officers conducting a thorough search of the area

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