Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately “boom”.
Category: World
World leaders criticise Trump tariffs as ‘major blow’
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says US tariffs will see “uncertainty spiral” as world leaders react to Trump’s announcement.
Russia not on Trump’s tariff list
US media quotes the White House press secretary as saying this is because of sanctions on Moscow.
UK set to host 2035 Women’s World Cup
The home nations England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will likely be hosting the 2035 Women’s World Cup as the only ‘valid’ bid.
Zambians protest over heinous child rape reports
Protesters in Zambia call for a change in the law after heinous child rape reports.
Is South Africa’s coalition government about to fall apart?
The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.
Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but prepares for the worst
The EU’s message is that it is ready to negotiate with the US but at the same time poised to hit back too.
UK set to host 2035 Women’s World Cup as only ‘valid’ bid
The UK is set to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup as the sole “valid” bidder for the tournament, Fifa president Gianni Infantino says.
Deaths of British couple in France treated as murder-suicide
The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who previously lived in East Lothian, were found at their home near Toulouse.
Court gives Drake access to Kendrick’s contracts
The star requested access to the sensitive documents in his defamation lawsuit over Not Like Us.