39 m. ago US President Donald Trump raises tariffs on China to 125 per cent

US and China trade war escalates as President Donald Trump raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent.

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50 m. ago ASX to surge, Wall Street soars 7.8pc after Trump backs down

Huge swings have become routine for financial markets worldwide as investors struggle to game out what the US president’s trade war will do to the economy.

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70 m. ago There is no winner in a tariff war and protectionism benefits no one

A weak compromise will only allow Donald Trump and the US to sabotage the international order and rules even more wantonly, dragging the world economy into a quagmire and an abyss.

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70 m. ago Five years after trade war with Australia, Beijing wants to ‘join hands’ to resist Trump

As the world spirals into a catastrophic trade war, China is asking Australia to fight back against Trump’s tariffs and defend global trade.

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1 hour ago US stocks surge on euphoric Wall Street after Trump pauses some of his tariffs

Huge swings have become routine for financial markets worldwide as investors struggle to game out what the US president’s trade war will do to the economy.

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8 h. ago Business leaders plead with Albanese, Dutton for bigger response to Trump tariffs

Labor and the Coalition are being urged to take stronger measures to shield Australia from the economic shock of a global trade war.

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8 h. ago China whacks US with extra 50 per cent tariff as trade war escalates

Analysts believe a deal between the world’s two biggest economies is now unlikely in the short term because it would require major concessions.

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11 h. ago Umpires hit out at AFL, claiming Scotch College facilities not up to scratch

Tensions have been building for years within umpiring ranks over the league’s refusal to offer them a permanent training base. They’ve even had to train at local soccer grounds underneath the West Gate Bridge.

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13 h. ago ‘Make all women yours’: Rape game available online for Australian children

A video game which encourages players to sexually assault women was available on a popular gaming platform.

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14 h. ago ‘Players don’t want to do it’: Scott’s grim warning on future of coaching; Pies play ‘long game’ with De Goey

Essendon coach Brad Scott says players don’t want to enter coaching when they finish playing. Meanwhile, Craig McRae has spoken on the ongoing injury issues affecting Jordan De Goey.

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14 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel’s Goldstein war chest revealed; Greens take campaign north to ALP territory in Wills

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

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16 h. ago ‘I have no need to speak to them’: Hinkley’s take on Hawks rivalry; McRae’s Pies will play ‘long game’ with De Goey

All eyes will be on how Power coach Ken Hinkley handles this Sunday night’s battle with the rampaging Hawks. Meanwhile, Craig McRae has spoken on the ongoing injury issues affecting Jordan De Goey.

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18 h. ago Trapped victim rang president before she died in roof collapse

Nelsy Cruz - a politician whose brother is a Major League Baseball star - rang the president of the Dominican Republic in the midst of the tragedy, which has left at least 79 people dead.

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21 h. ago Sydney cop fronts up for police rugby league team days after domestic violence hearing

Brendan Oxford has been charged with multiple offences including domestic violence assault, stalking and accessing restricted data.

Sport

22 h. ago Rice curls home two free kicks as Arsenal beats Real Madrid 3

Declan Rice put Arsenal on the brink of reaching the Champions League semifinals.

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24 h. ago Estate planning: the crucial step too many Australians avoid

We make detailed plans for retirement, and spend our whole working lives building up superannuation, but what about our financial legacy? 

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25 h. ago Darth Orange: Trade war shows Donald Trump has embraced the dark side

It’s likely this trade war is just the first episode in what will be a four-year-long saga. A New Hope can’t come soon enough.

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25 h. ago This one trick will give you soft, fluffy hot cross buns every time

If you’ve ever tried, but failed, to bake moist, plush hot cross buns, this recipe will be a game-changer.

Science

32 h. ago Billionaires’ brawl for control of Australian basketball escalates

Newly filed court documents have detailed an escalating dispute between American billionaire Jared Novelly and the Larry Kestelman-owned Australian league.

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33 h. ago Leaders debate as it happened: Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese go head

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are facing off in the first leaders’ debate. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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