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'Spectacle', 'seismic shock': Economists on Trump's tariffs
Stocks, oil recover slightly awaiting Trump's next tariffs moves
Stocks, oil recover slightly awaiting Trump's next tariffs moves

Stock markets and oil prices recovered slightly Tuesday after a huge sell-off, but analysts warned of more turmoil as US President Donald Trump charges ahead in his escalating trade war.

April 08, 2025

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Prince Harry in court to challenge 'unjustified' UK security downgrade
Prince Harry in court to challenge 'unjustified' UK security downgrade

Prince Harry's lawyer told a UK appeal court on Tuesday that paring back the royal's personal security during his visits to Britain was "unjustified".

April 08, 2025

Australian PM tells voters he's ready for Trump tariffs
Australian PM tells voters he's ready for Trump tariffs

Australia is ready for the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday in a first television debate before the tightly contested May 3 elections.

April 08, 2025

Which stars will join De Niro at Cannes this year?
Which stars will join De Niro at Cannes this year?

Robert De Niro is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes festival this year, with rumours that Tom Cruise will join him and other stars on the French Riviera.

April 08, 2025

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Frail David Hockney celebrated in vast Paris retrospective
Frail David Hockney celebrated in vast Paris retrospective

Increasingly frail but with undimmed passion, Britain's David Hockney has put aside his health worries to shape in Paris what he describes as the biggest exhibition of his vast career.

April 08, 2025

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Philippines adds speedy warship to maritime arsenal
Philippines adds speedy warship to maritime arsenal

The Philippines took possession of the first of two corvette-class warships with "advanced weapons and radar systems" on Tuesday as it faces growing pressure from Beijing in the disputed South China Sea.

April 08, 2025