Tariffs on goods being imported into the US could tip Europe’s largest economy into another recession, according to the president of Germany’s central bank. Germany’s economy has contracted for the…
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USA: Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on any alcohol coming to the US from the European Union (EU) in the latest twist of an escalating trade war.…
Ireland: ‘We engage with Trump’s office, not opinions’: Little-Pengelly
In response to a question about the US President Donald Trump’s admiration for Conor McGregor, the Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said she engages “with the office of president” rather…
USA: ‘Stranded’ astronauts’ return delayed after SpaceX launch postponed
‘Stranded’ astronauts’ return delayed after SpaceX launch postponedA Nasa-SpaceX mission that aimed to clear the way for two “stranded” astronauts to get back to Earth has been postponed. TheFalcon 9…
USA: Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back
A judge has ordered several federal government agencies to reinstate the jobs of probationary employees fired en masse by the Trump administration last month. Judge William Alsup called the sacking…
Russia: US team in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia retakes key town
US officials are in Moscow to discuss a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived on Thursday morning to try to convince Russia to accept a…
USA: Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years
A Connecticut man whose stepmother allegedly held him captive for 20 years escaped by setting fire to the small room he was held in, officials said. Authorities responded to the…
USA: Abercombie & Fitch must pay for ex-CEO’s criminal sex trafficking defence
Abercrombie & Fitch must pay for the legal fees of former CEO Mike Jeffries as he defends criminal charges of sex trafficking, a US court has ruled. The fashion brand,…
Canada: The blunt-speaking Canadian taking his fight with Trump to Washington
As leaders around the world try to figure out how best to deal with the new Trump administration, one Canadian official has come out swinging. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, a…
USA: Migrants held at Guantanamo transferred to US
Immigration officials have reportedly removed all migrants being held at Guantanamo Bay and returned them to the US, just weeks after sending the first batch tothe US military base in…