7 h. ago Trump live: Carney reiterated Canada ‘is not for sale’ during ‘constructive discussion’ with president

Canadian prime minister’s Oval Office test comes a week after being elected on an anti-Trump platform

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11 h. ago Trump says nothing Carney says will stop tariffs after PM insists Canada ‘will never be for sale’ – live

Trump claims he wants ‘friendship’ between US and Canada as new PM visits White HouseA group of US senators wants Congress’ watchdog agency to investigate whether controls on humanitarian aid deliveries by Israel and other foreign governments violate US law, according to a letter seen by Reuters.The six senators – Chris Van Hollen, Dick Durbin, Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Peter Welch – wrote to Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general, asking him to launch an investigation by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office into the US government’s implementation of laws regarding the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Trump makes stunning '51st state' call in front of Canada's new PM Mark Carney: Live updates

It come as the relationship between the U.S. and its neighbor has been undermined by the president's tariffs and talk of annexing Canada as the '51st state.'

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11 h. ago Trump refuses to rule out 51st state idea as Canadian prime minister says country ‘won’t be for sale ever’: Live

Canadian prime minister’s Oval Office test comes a week after being elected on an anti-Trump platform

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12 h. ago Carney says Canada ‘will never be for sale’ and Trump responds ‘never say never’ – live

Trump claims he wants ‘friendship’ between US and Canada as new PM visits White HouseTrump and Carney to meet in closely-watched encounterA group of US senators wants Congress’ watchdog agency to investigate whether controls on humanitarian aid deliveries by Israel and other foreign governments violate US law, according to a letter seen by Reuters.The six senators – Chris Van Hollen, Dick Durbin, Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Peter Welch – wrote to Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general, asking him to launch an investigation by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office into the US government’s implementation of laws regarding the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Trump meets Canadian Prime Minister Carney amid tensions over annexation and trade: Live

Canadian prime minister’s Oval Office test comes a week after being elected on an anti-Trump platform

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14 h. ago Trump live: Carney heads to White House to meet president amid bitter trade war

Canadian prime minister’s Oval Office test comes a week after being elected on an anti-Trump platform

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17 h. ago Strike action avoided as Unite union delivers five per cent pay deal for Lanarkshire signage firm

Unite members previously backed industrial action by 100 per cent in order to secure the pay award but the threat of strike action resulted in a revised offer from Merson’s.

Economics

20 h. ago Trump live: Mike Pence slams tariff plan in major intervention against former ally

Former vice president’s comments come as President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ready for their high-stakes White House meeting

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20 h. ago UK car sales drop 10% in April; Ford predicts $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers toldCar sales across the UK fell by over 10% last month, compared to a year ago.New industry data shows that 120,331 new vehicles were registered in April, 10.4% fewer than in April 2024.In what is traditionally a quieter month following the March plate change, volumes were also impacted by the late timing of Easter, resulting in fewer working days.In addition, the implementation of VED changes affecting all new cars, including the Expensive Car Supplement which became applicable to many new EVs from 1 April, pushed transactions into March as shrewd buyers got ahead of the tax increases. Continue reading...

Economics

22 h. ago China’s service sector hit by trade war; Ford predicts $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers toldAmerican children face paying higher prices for Barbie dolls due to the Trump tariffs on imports.Mattel, the toy manufacturing giant, revealed last night that it plan to raise prices on American toys due to tariffs, and is also looking to move some manufacturing out of China.Accelerating diversification of its supply chain and further reducing reliance on China-sourced product,Optimizing product sourcing and product mix, andWhere necessary, taking pricing action in its U.S. business.In an uncertain macro environment that has intensified due to the potential impact of tariffs, we are focused on what we can control.We are improving our supply chain agility, taking decisive cost actions to mitigate financial impact where possible, and ensuring we can continue to serve our customers and consumers. Continue reading...

Economics

35 h. ago White House claims ‘no final decisions on foreign film tariffs’ after Trump announces plan – live

Trump spokesperson says the administration is ‘exploring all options’ but not yet enacting 100% tariff on movies ‘produced in Foreign Lands’ as president saidDonald Trump’s bombshell announcement that “Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands” will be subject to a 100% tariff has certainly caught the attention of Hollywood, as well as the international film industries it seems to be aimed at – principally Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, as well as European countries such as Hungary and Italy that have often acted as bases for US film production.Vague and grandstanding at it is, the chaotic rollout of previous Trump tariffs has triggered feverish speculation, as well as defiance, in the film industry in exactly how this might play out. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Trump administration will pay immigrants in U.S. illegally $1,000 to self

‘Self-deportation is the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest,’ Homeland Security secretary says

Events

40 h. ago Trump live: President says foreign films are ‘national security threat’ and threatens high tariffs

‘The movie industry in America is DYING a very fast death,’ Donald Trump warns

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40 h. ago Trump’s 100% film tariff plan ‘not in the interests of American businesses’ – US politics live

Australian and UK politicians push back against US president’s move, which is expected to send ‘shock waves’ through global industry Israel is to expand its military operations in Gaza in the coming weeks, with the aim of “conquering” the territory and establishing a “sustained presence” there, Israeli officials have said.The plan, which was unanimously approved at a security cabinet meeting late on Sunday, goes beyond any aims so far outlined by Israel for its offensive in the devastated Palestinian territory and is likely to prompt deep international concern and fierce opposition. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Trump live: President’s order to reopen and expand Alcatraz prison ‘is not a serious one’

Donald Trump insists notorious San Francisco penitentiary should be revived as he ramps up his moves to deport illegal immigrants

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42 h. ago Trump’s 100% film tariffs to send ‘shock waves’ through global industry – US politics live

US president announces move, citing ‘national security threat’ to US film sectorMeanwhile, Germany has said it “strongly rejects” criticism by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of its domestic spy agency’s decision to label the far-right AfD party as an extremist group.“I reiterate that the insinuations contained (in his comments) are certainly unfounded,” foreign ministry spokesman Sebastian Fischer said.This is democracy. This decision is the result of a thorough & independent investigation to protect our Constitution & the rule of law. It is independent courts that will have the final say. We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped.”The UK is a world leader in film and TV production, employing thousands of talented workers, and this is a key growth sector in the government’s industrial strategy,” she said.“These tariffs, coming after Covid and the recent slowdown, could deal a knock-out blow to an industry that is only just recovering and...

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44 h. ago Trump live: President orders reopening of Alcatraz prison and attacks ‘radicalized judges’ on deportations

Commander-in-chief insists notorious San Francisco penitentiary should be revived as he ramps up his moves to deport illegal immigrants

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4 d. ago Trump live: President’s unprecedented budget proposal alarms some key Republicans

Despite steep cuts to non-defense discretionary spending, huge military parade still being planned for president’s birthday in June

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4 d. ago Trump live: President’s unprecedented budget proposal slashes $163 billion in federal spending

Despite steep cuts to non-defense discretionary spending, huge military parade still being planned for president’s birthday in June

Economics