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Apple expects $900 mn tariff hit, US iPhone supply shifts to India
EU preparing new sanctions on Russia, French minister tells AFP
EU preparing new sanctions on Russia, French minister tells AFP

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union is preparing to hit Russia with a 17th round of sanctions, describing President Vladimir Putin as the "sole obstacle" to peace in Ukraine.

May 01, 2025

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Apple expects $900 mn tariff hit as shifts US iPhone supply to India
Apple expects $900 mn tariff hit as shifts US iPhone supply to India

Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting its supply chain.

May 01, 2025

'Pretty bad' Swiatek thrashed by Gauff as Sabalenka returns to Madrid final
'Pretty bad' Swiatek thrashed by Gauff as Sabalenka returns to Madrid final

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American to face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the Madrid Open title.

May 01, 2025

US to end shipping loophole for Chinese goods Friday
US to end shipping loophole for Chinese goods Friday

The United States is set to end tariff exemptions on Friday for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, a move which could have significant ramifications on consumers' purchasing habits.

May 01, 2025

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Man Utd seize control of Europa League semi against 10-man Bilbao
Man Utd seize control of Europa League semi against 10-man Bilbao

Bruno Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away performance to beat 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Thursday.

May 01, 2025

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'Resilient' Warriors aim to close out Rockets in bruising NBA playoff series
'Resilient' Warriors aim to close out Rockets in bruising NBA playoff series

Golden State superstar Stephen Curry says the Warriors will have to show their resiliency after failing to close out the Houston Rockets in game five of their bruising NBA Western Conference playoff series.

May 01, 2025