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Europe wakes up to Trump’s new tariff reality

Europe wakes up to Trump's new tariff reality
The US will impose a 15% tariff on most European exports from today

As US President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime clicks into gear, producers around Europe are feeling the impact, some holding back shipments, others hiking sticker prices or taking a hit to margins.

UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 weapons surrendered

UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 weapons surrendered
The UK began an amnesty last month in a bid to combat knife crime (Stock image)

At least 1,000 weapons have been surrendered under a British government amnesty launched last month to combat knife crime, as a new ban on ninja swords came into effect.

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment references – report

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment references - report
Revolutionary and social justice movements that formed the United States are explored inside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History - as seen in March

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History removed a label referencing Donald Trump’s two impeachments last month following pressure from the White House, The Washington Post reported.

Mother of Seán Rooney says Lebanon trial ‘not justice’

Mother of Seán Rooney says Lebanon trial 'not justice'
Private Seán Rooney was murdered while driving an armoured jeep on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon in December 2022

The mother of slain Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has criticised the Lebanese trial that convicted and sentenced those involved in his killing this week.

‘Children cannot eat symbolism’ – Gazan on food shortages

'Children cannot eat symbolism' - Gazan on food shortages
Obtaining food has become a daily ordeal for many Gazans

Most people in Gaza are eating just one meal a day, with many collapsing from hunger, a Palestinian businessman living inside the enclave has said.

Sarkaal sare oo ka tirsan NISA oo xalay lagu dilay bartamaha magaalada Muqdisho

Aug 01 (Jowhar)-Faah faahin dheeraad ah ayaa laga helayaa dil xalay degmada Hodan ee bartamaha magaalada Muqdisho loogu geystay sarkaal ka tirsan hay’adda Nabad Sugida iyo Sirdoonka Qaranka Soomaaliyeed, kaasoo lagu magacaabo Abuukar Sadiiq Muxudiin.

Madaxweyne Afwerki oo dhambaal ka helay Aqalka Cad

Aug 01 (Jowhar)-Madaxweynaha Mareykanka Donald Trump ayaa bishan Luulyo 30-keedii warqad rasmi ah u diray Madaxweynaha Eriteriya, Isaias Afwerki.

Trump renews attack on Fed chair after rates held again

Trump renews attack on Fed chair after rates held again
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell sparred over the Federal Reserve's renovation costs last week

The US President has attacked the head of the country’s central bank again, a day after the Federal Reserve voted to keep its key lending rate steady for the fifth month in a row.

US envoy Witkoff to inspect aid distribution in Gaza

US envoy Witkoff to inspect aid distribution in Gaza
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Benjamin Netanyahu ahaed of a visit to inspect aid distribution in Gaza

US President Donald Trump’s envoy is due inspect aid distribution in Gaza, as a food crisis drives mounting international pressure for a ceasefire.

Trump says Canada’s Palestine stance may hurt trade deal

Trump says Canada's Palestine stance may hurt trade deal
Mark Carney said tariff negotiations with Donald Trump have been constructive (File image)

US President Donald Trump has said it will be difficult to make a trade deal with Canada, after the country announced it is backing Palestinian statehood.

As it happened: Scale of Lebanon deaths 'horrific' - UN

UN says Lebanon death toll ‘horrific’ — live coverage

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When the Dawn Smelled of Smoke: Lebanon’s Quiet Catastrophe There is a particular silence that follows a bombardment—a thick, settled hush broken only by the...
Peace talks 'unreasonable' after Israeli strikes - Iran

Iran brands peace talks ‘unrealistic’ after Israel’s recent strikes

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When the sky over Beirut lit up: a fragile ceasefire, a region holding its breath The night air pulsed with a sound that residents in...
Shippers seek clarity on Hormuz passage

Maritime Shippers Seek Clear Guidance on Transit Through Strait of Hormuz

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At the edge of the world’s oil highway: waiting for permission to breathe The morning fog over the Strait of Hormuz smelled of diesel and...
Man pleads guilty over Gilgo Beach killings

Defendant Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Gilgo Beach Killings

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When the Shore Holds Secrets: The Guilty Plea that Reopened Gilgo Beach The wind off the Atlantic carries salt and the persistent hush of dunes,...
US-Iran ceasefire leaves Israeli war objectives unmet

US-Iran ceasefire largely leaves Israel’s military objectives unmet

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Ceasefire, Not Closure: What Two Weeks of Quiet Revealed About a Region Still on Edge When the guns finally paused, the silence felt both fragile...