1 hour ago Starmer confident Trump will back Aukus pact after US launches review

The trilateral Aukus partnership involves building a new fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines and co-operating in other areas of defence.

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60 h. ago Gianni Infantino arrives at his moment but football’s response is coming

As the ‘King of Soccer’ launches his Club World Cup alongside Donald Trump, opponents to the Fifa president are wondering whether he has pushed his power too far, writes Miguel Delaney

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62 h. ago US will help to defend Israel ‘if needed,’ Trump confirms to Fox News after warning Netanyahu against bombing Iran

Donald Trump advised Benjamin Netanyahu against attacking Tehran three days before Israel launched wave of airstrikes that killed military leaders, prompting retaliation by drone

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67 h. ago Vietnam risks being the trade war’s biggest loser. Does it have a plan B?

The south-east Asian country benefited hugely from US-China tensions, but the Trump tariffs strike at the heart of its economy

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67 h. ago China delays approval of $35bn US chip merger amid Trump’s trade war

Beijing’s antitrust regulator postpones sign-off on Synopsys and Ansys deal

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3 d. ago Trump launches website for $5m Gold Card – and is mocked for its cheap look

‘THE TRUMP CARD IS COMING! Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World,’ the president wrote

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4 d. ago Trump says China will face 55% tariffs under trade deal; US inflation rises to 2.4% – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump: ‘They went too far’US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump says Trade War ‘deal with China is done’ and he and Xi agree on minerals: ‘FULL MAGNETS’

China’s restrictions on rare earth exports have been putting pressure on American manufacturers who rely on them for a wide range of products

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4 d. ago Trump declares deal with China is ‘done’; US inflation rises to 2.4% – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump: ‘They went too far’US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump declares deal with China is ‘done’, with agreement on rare earths and magnets – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump: ‘They went too far’US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Tesla shares rise as Musk ‘regrets’ posts about Donald Trump; US

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump: ‘They went too far’US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ some of his posts about Donald Trump; US

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Stock markets rise after US and China agree framework deal to restore trade war truce – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsRichard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, says this week’s talks in London between the US and China “represent progress”, despite the lack of detail about what was agreed:“Apparently constructive talks between the US and China have put markets on a firmer footing, as investors hope that the worst of the tariff turbulence may have passed.Details of the framework which has been agreed in principle were patchy and in any event yet to be signed off by both Presidents. Chinese exports of rare earth minerals are likely to have been high on the agenda, although at this stage it has not become apparent what China may have negotiated in return.“Markets will likely welcome the shift in tone from confrontation to coordination. But with no further meetings scheduled, we’re not out of the woods yet. The next step depends on Trump and Xi endorsing and enforc...

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4 d. ago US and China agree to framework deal to restore trade war truce

Delegations to present plan to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping after Geneva ceasefire came under pressure

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4 d. ago US says it struck framework deal with China to restore trade war truce

Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says he will present plan to Donald Trump

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5 d. ago Steve Bannon says Trump should launch an investigation into Musk for alleged drug use

Steve Bannon says the Trump administration should investigate Elon Musk and look into his alleged drug abuse.

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5 d. ago 2020s on course to be weakest decade for global economy since 1960s, says World Bank

Washington-based lender cuts its forecast for world GDP growth, blaming Donald Trump tariffsBusiness live – latest updatesThe World Bank has cut its forecasts for growth, blaming Donald Trump’s trade war and says the 2020s are on course to be the weakest decade for the global economy since the 1960s.In its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report, the Washington-based lender reduced its forecast for global GDP growth this year to 2.3%, down from 2.7% in January. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Zelenskyy calls for ‘concrete actions’ as Russian strikes hit seven of Kyiv’s 10 districts

Ukraine president criticises lack of response from allies as Moscow launches one of its largest attacks of war on KyivEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced his frustration with Donald Trump by calling for “concrete actions” rather than “silence” after Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Kyiv of the war, with seven of the Ukrainian capital’s 10 districts hit overnight.A total of 316 drones and seven missiles were launched at Ukrainian targets across the country in the early hours of Tuesday, including at Odesa in the south-east, where two people were killed. But it was the capital that was the focus of Russia’s ferocious barrage. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago US and China officials to meet for trade talks in London – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsChina has slipped further into deflation territory, underlining the importance of agreeing a trade deal with the US.China’s consumer prices fell for a fourth consecutive month in May, new data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows.“The next round of trade talks between the U.S. and China will be held in the UK on Monday.“We are a nation that champions free trade and have always been clear that a trade war is in nobody’s interests, so we welcome these talks.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Apple heads into annual showcase reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval and Trump's trade war

After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to create artificial intelligence, Apple will try to regain its footing Monday with its annual showcase for the next generation of software powering the iPhone and other popular products

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