3 h. ago Europe’s powerful tool against Russia? Seizing its frozen assets

If European leaders want to truly support Ukraine they must seize the moment by seizing $220bn in assetsIt is now clear that Donald Trump’s administration will betray Ukraine in its fight to resist Russian aggression. Trump himself is either a victim of disinformation or he is a willing participant in an effort to deceive Americans about the causes and consequences of the war.Trump’s lies include claiming that Ukraine is equally to blame for the war; that Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to end the conflict on favourable terms; and that Ukraine could not have defended itself without US help. Yet the whole world knows that Russia launched an unprovoked invasion, and we all remember the initial weeks, when Ukrainians valiantly defended an 1,800-mile frontline against a supposedly superior army, long before deliveries of western artillery, armoured vehicles and air defence systems arrived. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago China vows it will ‘fight to the end’ with US in trade war – or any other war

Wolf warrior-style comments mark China’s strongest rhetoric on US president Donald Trump since he entered the White HouseChina’s ministry of foreign affairs has promised that China will “fight to the end” with the US in a “tariff war, trade war or any other war”, marking China’s strongest rhetoric on US president Donald Trump since he entered the White House.On Tuesday, in response to Trump imposing an extra 10% tariff on Chinese goods, taking the cumulative duty to 20%, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said: “Exerting extreme pressure on China is the wrong target and the wrong calculation If the US has other intentions and insists on a tariff war, trade war or any other war, China will fight to the end. We advise the US to put away its bullying face and return to the right track of dialogue and cooperation as soon as possible.” Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Trump risks new rift with Prince Harry after 'belittling' one of royal's favorite countries

President Donald Trump has risked a new rift with Prince Harry after slamming one of the royal's favorite African countries: Lesotho.

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14 h. ago Trump accuses 'Governor' Trudeau of using tariffs drama to 'stay in power' in explosive call

Donald Trump is tearing into 'Governor' Justin Trudeau of Canada after an explosive call between the leaders as the tariff war escalates. 

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32 h. ago What to know about Trump's tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers

U.S. President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs are here — plunging America into an escalating trade war with China, Canada and Mexico

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37 h. ago Trump slams ‘Governor Trudeau of Canada’ in escalating tariff trade war that caused market plunge: Live

President’s trade aggressions cause further unease after he suspends American aid for Ukraine

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41 h. ago Watch live: Justin Trudeau announces Canada’s response to Donald Trump’s tariffs

Watch live as Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announces his country’s response to Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs.

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42 h. ago China vows to fight Trump’s trade war ‘to the bitter end’ with new retaliatory tariffs on American goods

China accounted for 17 per cent of American agricultural exports in 2023

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44 h. ago Invest in Europe's defence: These stocks are soaring as the US market plunges and investors pile in. Now our experts pick the ones that might make you a FORTUNE

European defence stocks are soaring once again as the continent's leaders vow to boost military spending after Donald Trump warned he would 'not put up with' Volodymyr Zelensky for much longer.

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47 h. ago Trump tariffs: London market plunges as new taxes come into force

The FTSE 100 Index has fallen from record highs

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62 h. ago Trump slams Starmer's call for US guarantee of Ukrainian security in peace deal

"America will not put up with it for much longer"

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63 h. ago Trump savages Zelensky after he says deal with Russia is 'very far away'

Donald Trump slammed his Ukrainian counterpart Monday, saying he isn't interested in finding peace in a Truth Social post on Monday

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3 d. ago Rod Stewart praises Keir Starmer as he leads celebs in slamming Trump's Zelensky treatment

Sir Rod Stewart has praised Keir Starmer for the warm welcome he gave to Volodymyr Zelensky at Number 10, after the Ukrainian leader was subjected to a tirade by Donald Trump in the White House

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4 d. ago Lorraine Kelly slams Donald Trump for 'shameful' behaviour in Zelensky meeting

Trump sarcastically said he is "all dressed up" when he was awkwardly caught on mic as the two men met after Zelensky stepped out of his SUV and approached the West Wing entrance to the White House..

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5 d. ago Zelensky 'kicked out' of White House after Trump showdown as peace talks collapse

President Donald Trump halted peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and kicked President Volodymyr Zelensky out of the White House after a blistering Oval Office shouting match

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5 d. ago Donald Trump slammed for 'bullying' Volodymyr Zelensky as SNP MP calls for UK invite to be binned

The Ukrainian president was the subject of a dressing down from the US President in astonishing scenes in the White House.

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5 d. ago Trump slams 'disrespectful' Zelensky in blistering Oval Office row: 'You are gambling with World War Three'

There was an extraordinary display of anger and volatility inside the Oval Office Friday when President Donald Trump and Ukrainian Zelensky got into a heated argument.

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6 d. ago Trump's permanent USAID cuts slam humanitarian programs worldwide: 'We are being pushed off a cliff'

Health groups and non-governmental organizations have expressed surprise and outrage after the Trump administration’s decision to cut 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts

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6 d. ago Democrat slams tariffs announcement: ‘Trump is driving the US economy straight into a wall’ – live

Ron Wyden, ranking member of Senate finance committee, says tariffs on neighboring countries will be felt by Americans and called it a betrayal to Trump’s votersTrump threatens China with additional 10% tariff in escalation of trade warAs Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk work zealously to slash tens of billions in federal spending by axing thousands of jobs and gutting some government agencies, Musk faces mounting claims he has conflicts of interest and no oversight, legal and ethics experts say.Trump’s largest campaign donor and the world’s wealthiest man, Musk was tapped by the president to lead the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) in a radical and opaque cost-cutting drive that allows him to keep control of SpaceX, Tesla and other huge companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts.We expect that today’s meeting will be the first in a series of such expert consultations that will bring us closer to overcoming the disagreements that have a...

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6 d. ago Trump threatens China with additional 10% tariff in escalation of trade war

US president also insists delayed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go into effect on 4 MarchUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has threatened China with an additional 10% tariff on its exports to the US, setting the stage for another significant escalation in his trade war with Beijing.The US president also claimed that he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday, having delayed their imposition last month following talks with his counterparts. Continue reading...

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