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China Extends Tariff Suspension on US Imports to Stabilize Trade Ties
China announced Tuesday that it will extend the suspension of an additional 24 percent tariff on goods from the United States for another two months. The decision, confirmed by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, is viewed by analysts and business leaders as a critical step toward stabilizing bilateral trade relations and providing greater predictability for companies operating in an uncertain global economic environment.
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Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song Appointed First Asian Chair of BIS Payment Committee
Shin Hyun-song, governor of the Bank of Korea, has been appointed as the new chair of a key international payment standards committee under the Bank for International Settlements. The appointment marks a historic milestone, making Shin the first individual from outside the United States and Europe to lead the body.
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French creche worker gets 25 years for killing baby with drain cleaner
A French ex-daycare worker on Thursday was sentenced to 25 years in prison over a baby's death in her care, after she gave the infant drain cleaner to silence her crying.
UK avoids worst US tariffs post-Brexit, but no celebrations
More than four years after the UK's withdrawal from the European Union became effective, Britain has escaped harsher US tariffs, facing only half of the 20 percent imposed on its EU neighbours.
Canada imposing 25% tariff on some US auto imports
Canada said it would impose a 25 percent tariff on some autos imported from the United States, retaliating against President Donald Trump's levies that came into affect on Thursday.
Ruud wants 'fair share' of Grand Slam revenue for players
Former world number two Casper Ruud said on Thursday tennis players were not receiving a fair share of the millions generated by the Grand Slams.
Lesotho, Africa's 'kingdom in the sky' jolted by Trump
US President Donald Trump in March ridiculed Lesotho as a place "nobody has ever heard of" and then this week hit the tiny African kingdom with the highest of his reciprocal trade tariffs for any single nation.
Trump's trade math baffles economists
Trade economists were scratching their heads on Thursday at the formula used by the White House to measure trade imbalances and inflict punishment on all its global trading partners.
Rubio says US committed to NATO - but demands allies spend more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told nervous NATO members on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the alliance, but said they must agree to massively ramp up their spending targets for defence.
Gaza heritage and destruction on display in Paris
A new exhibition opening in Paris on Friday showcases archaeological artifacts from Gaza, once a major commercial crossroads between Asia and Africa, whose heritage has been ravaged by Israel's ongoing onslaught.
'Unprecedented crisis' in Africa healthcare: report
Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday that the continent faces "an unprecedented financing crisis" that could lead to between two to four million additional deaths annually.
Pogacar gunning for blood and thunder in Tour of Flanders
Tadej Pogacar said on Thursday he cannot wait for this weekend's one-day Tour of Flanders race and is targeting a repeat of his 2023 win while hoping to avoid a sprint finish against champion Mathieu van der Poel.
Macron calls for suspension of investment in US until tariffs clarified
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a suspension of investment in the United States until Donald Trump's "brutal and unfounded" new tariffs against Europe and the rest of the world were clarified.
Wall St leads rout as world reels from Trump tariffs
Wall Street led a global markets bloodbath Thursday as countries around the world reeled from President Donald Trump's trade war, while the White House insisted the US economy would emerge victorious.
Mullins gets perfect National boost with remarkable four-timer
Lossiemouth won the feature race of the first day of the Grand National festival on Thursday, the fourth of a remarkable four Grade One victories for legendary Irish trainer WIllie Mullins.
Trump tariffs hammer global stocks, dollar and oil
Stock markets and the dollar tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo fanned a trade war that many fear will spark recession and ramp up inflation.
Authors hold London protest against Meta for 'stealing' work to train AI
Around 100 authors on Thursday protested outside the London headquarters of Meta, accusing the US tech giant of "stealing" content to train its Artificial Intelligence models.
Tate Modern gifted 'extraordinary' work by US artist Joan Mitchell
London's Tate Modern unveiled a huge, spectacular abstract painting by acclaimed US artist Joan Mitchell on Thursday, part of one of the "most significant gifts" to the gallery in recent decades.
Mexico president welcomes being left off Trump's new tariffs list
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, the United States' top trading partner, on Thursday welcomed her country's exclusion from the list of nations targeted in Donald Trump's latest round of import tariffs.
Tonali eager to lead Newcastle back into Champions League
Sandro Tonali is aiming to get back into the Champions League after reviving Newcastle's bid for a place among European club football's elite.
Lesotho hardest hit as new US tariffs rattle Africa
The small African kingdom of Lesotho feared the worst for its textile industry Thursday after US President Donald Trump imposed 50-percent tariffs on its imports, the highest for a single nation.
Stellantis pausing some Canada, Mexico production over Trump auto tariffs
Auto giant Stellantis said Thursday it was pausing production at some plants in Canada and Mexico, the first disruptions to hit the sector since US President Donald Trump's tariffs on foreign-made vehicles came into force.
Rising odds asteroid that briefly threatened Earth will hit Moon
An huge asteroid that was briefly feared to strike Earth now has a nearly four percent chance of smashing into the Moon, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Italy reels from Brignone broken leg with Winter Olympics looming
A week after taking the alpine skiing crystal globe Italian Federica Brignone suffered a broken leg on Thursday hampering her preparations for her home Winter Olympics next year.
Is the Switch 2 worth the price? Reviews are mixed
Gaming specialists who have handled Nintendo's new Switch 2 say the console is a clear upgrade on its predecessor, but it lacks must-have new features and the progress comes at a steep price.
Ancelotti’s tax trial wraps up in Spain with prosecutors seeking jail
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's tax fraud trial wrapped up Thursday in Spain, with public prosecutors seeking he be jailed for four years and nine months for allegedly hiding income from the tax office.
Civilians act to bring aid to Myanmar earthquake victims
A 21-year-old shopkeeper with little money of her own, Ei Hay Mar Hlaing has delivered more help to victims at the epicentre of Myanmar's devastating earthquake than most national or international aid organisations.
US trade gap narrows in February ahead of bulk of Trump tariffs
The US trade deficit narrowed in February, according to government data released Thursday that was collected before President Donald Trump launched his most recent salvo of punishing worldwide tariffs.
Stocks, dollar and oil sink as gold hits high on Trump tariffs
Stock markets and the dollar tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo against countries worldwide, fanning a trade war that many fear will spark recession and ramp up inflation.
Countries eye trade talks as Trump tariff blitz roils markets
Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on Thursday, but left the door open to negotiations as markets tanked over fears his trade war would damage the world economy.
Arsenal defender Gabriel out for rest of the season
Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Trump says US to emerge 'stronger' as markets tumble over tariffs
President Donald Trump acknowledged the shock brought by his tariffs onslaught Thursday, but said the US economy would emerge "far stronger," even as world markets tumbled.
Wiegman says Belgium games can aid England's women's Euros title defence
England manager Sarina Wiegman will have one eye on her side's European Women's Championship title defence when they face Belgium in a Nations League double-header.
Prosecutors demand jail term for Ancelotti for tax fraud
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's tax fraud trial wrapped up Thursday in Spain, with public prosecutors seeking demanding he be jailed for four years and nine months for allegedly hiding income from the tax office.