19 h. ago Barack Obama breaks silence on Trump's 'unimaginable' presidency as he signals end to bromance

The 63-year-old took aim at the Republican leader's crackdown on law firms, press freedoms and free speech in universities.

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24 h. ago It could set the industry back 50 years: fashion braces for impact of Trump tariffs

From farmers to designers, the entire supply chain will be hit – but it is unclear what duties apply to a finished productFirst it was steel producers. Then automobiles. Now the fashion industry has been left reeling from Donald Trump’s announcement on Wednesday that he was imposing tariffs on more than 180 countries including severe levies aimed at some of fashion’s biggest manufacturing regions.Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs included a 10% duty on all imports to the US but “worst offender” countries – those with whom America has bigger trade deficits – face a higher rate. Several of these are key to fashion’s supply chains. China, where everyone from Prada to Zara outsource production, faces a 54% duty. Vietnam, where more than half of Nike’s footwear was produced last year, will be subject to a 46% tariff. Pakistan, a key manufacturer of denim items, will be hit with a 29% duty. Bangladesh, where garment manufacturing makes up to 80% of its total exports, will be subjected to 3...

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41 h. ago US administration’s ‘antipathy’ towards EU ‘misplaced’ – Irish premier

Micheal Martin acknowledged there was undoubtedly ‘an issue’ in respect of the administration’s negative opinion of the bloc.

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45 h. ago Donald Trump demands France 'Free Marine Le Pen' and brands her presidential election ban a 'witch hunt'

Marine Le Pen, 56, was convicted of creating fake jobs at the EU parliament and taking advantage of expenses to employ assistants actually working for her party.

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57 h. ago Irish Government hoping for negotiated settlement on US tariffs

Senior figures in Ireland’s Government have expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to mitigate the impact of US tariffs.

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59 h. ago ‘Fertilization president’ has gutted fed’s IVF team, report says

‘I’ll be known as the fertilization president’ said Trump weeks before he axed the IVF department

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60 h. ago Aides reveal how Biden was 'out of it' and needed fluorescent tape on the floor to guide him

Aides to Joe Biden are revealing their concerns about how he was 'out' of it and the lengths they had to go to in order to keep him looking presidential during his final years in the White House.

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63 h. ago The top British companies to see a share price drop on the back of Trump's tariffs

London’s FTSE 100 experienced a sharp decline on opening, falling 122.4 points – or 1.4 per cent – in the first few minutes of trading

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3 d. ago Watch: Trump brings out big chart to list tariffs during ‘Liberation Day’ speech

US President Donald Trump brought a large chart on stage during his “Liberation Day” announcement to outline his reciprocal tariffs plan.

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4 d. ago Full list of possible tariffs Donald Trump could introduce for Liberation Day

There are mixed messages around exactly what tariffs President Trump might be planning to introduce

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer 'won't hit back' at looming Trump tariffs as he vows a 'calm response'

Keir Starmer is gathering Cabinet on the eve of the Donald Trump's so-called 'Liberation Day' - when he has vowed to impose huge levies on imports from around the world.

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5 d. ago Trump news live updates: Recession odds up as President’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’ looms

President also says that reciprocal ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will impact ‘all countries’, sending unease through financial markets

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5 d. ago Trump news today: Recession odds up as President’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’ looms

President also says that reciprocal ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will impact ‘all countries’, sending unease through financial markets

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5 d. ago The Latest: Trump to roll out new tariffs that he promises will free the US from foreign goods

President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs he promises will free the United States from foreign goods

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5 d. ago Donald Trump discusses serving a 'FOURTH term' as he is asked about whether he will stay on beyond his second stint as president

Donald Trump, 78, has claimed that many Americans want him to serve a 'sort of a fourth term'. The remark follows his comment that he was 'not joking' about serving another term.

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5 d. ago Trump and his team keep referencing a third term in 2028. But could he actually run again?

The 22nd amendment bars presidents from a third term in office. Is it enough to stop Trump?

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5 d. ago Donald Trump says 'I’m not joking' about trying to serve third term in White House

‘There are methods which you could do it,’ Trump said in a telephone interview with NBC News from Mar-a-Lago

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5 d. ago Trump is the first US president to nakedly behave like an American emperor

If we see Trump for what he is and try to understand how he thinks, we will be better prepared for the onslaught, argues Alastair GJ Stewart

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6 d. ago Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if car prices go up, but his base may be hardest hit

Low-cost vehicles are largely only affordable because they are manufactured outside the U.S.

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6 d. ago Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House

In interview Trump said he wasn’t joking when he alluded to a purported loophole for a third term as presidentDonald Trump has said there are “methods” – if not “plans” – to circumvent the constitutional limit preventing US presidents from serving three terms.In an interview aired Sunday on NBC, Trump was asked about his trying to stay in office beyond his second presidency, a specter he has repeatedly raised while sometimes claiming he is just joking. Continue reading...

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