Category: World
Trump has finally blinked – but it’s not the stock markets that have forced him to act
Chalk this one up to the bond vigilantes.
Trump pauses higher tariffs for most countries for 90 days – but increases those on China to 125%
Tweety McTreason has paused his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on most of America’s trading partners for 90 days – while increasing those on China to 125%.
Barcelona hit Dortmund for four in Champions League quarterfinal
Barcelona set sights on Champions League progress with 4-0 home win in quarterfinal first leg against Borussia Dortmund.
Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state
‘We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,’ French president says.
Pope Francis meets King Charles, Queen Camilla during Vatican convalescence
Charles tells Italy’s parliament that peace is ‘never to be taken for granted’ before a surprise visit to Pope Francis.
Trump steps back from cliff edge of all-out global trade war
The US is now making nice – or at least nicer – with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher.
War has changed Zelensky – but now is the time for him to transform again
As the “coalition of the willing” meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukraine with a peacekeeping force, how have the last three years
The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.
US pauses higher tariffs for most countries but hits China harder
Trump authorises a “lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%” for most countries, except China, while negotiations continue.
‘Never give up’: These baseball teams have both snapped a combined 141-game losing streak
In a clash of underdogs, two of the longest losing streaks in college baseball history were snapped on Tuesday as Yeshiva University and Lehman College
U.S. exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
The U.S. says it rejects efforts to impose economic measures against its ships, leaving IMO talks to continue despite the country’s withdrawal.
Female athletes to be in majority at 2028 L.A. Olympics after big win for women’s soccer
The Olympic women’s soccer tournament will be bigger than the men’s edition for the first time in 2028, the International Olympic Committee decided Wednesday, with
Markets soar as Trump pauses most global tariffs, escalates trade war with China
Tweety McTreason paused his plan to increase tariffs on countries around the world, with the exception of China, a dramatic reversal after days of market