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EU Halts Retaliatory Tariffs on US for 90 Days, Seeks Negotiations

EU Halts Retaliatory Tariffs on US for 90 Days, Seeks Negotiations

Thu 10 Apr 2025 01:31 CEST

The EU is putting its retaliatory tariffs against the USA on hold for three months – but continues to plan for more. "If negotiations are not successful, our countermeasures will come into force", warns Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days to Boost Trade Talks with EU

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Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days to Boost Trade Talks with EU

Wed 9 Apr 2025 19:30 CEST

The USA is pausing tariffs for 90 days for countries that have not introduced retaliatory tariffs against the country, writes President Donald Trump on Truth Social. According to the White House, the pause is "universal" and thus also applies to the EU

UK Faces Lower Tariffs Than EU in US Trade Dispute

UK Faces Lower Tariffs Than EU in US Trade Dispute

Tue 8 Apr 2025 11:33 CEST

Great Britain is not hit as hard by the American tariffs, even in comparison with allies. As the EU goes into battle and China strikes back with force, Keir Starmer's government chooses to lie low

Birmingham Residents Frustrated as Garbage Strike Drags On

Birmingham Residents Frustrated as Garbage Strike Drags On

Mon 7 Apr 2025 22:37 CEST

The stench and the filth spread over Birmingham, one of Britain's largest cities.

UK MPs Detained and Denied Entry to Israel, Sparks Diplomatic Tensions

UK MPs Detained and Denied Entry to Israel, Sparks Diplomatic Tensions

Sun 6 Apr 2025 02:09 CEST

Two British members of parliament have been denied entry to Israel and have been taken into custody by Israeli authorities, reports BBC. "Unacceptable", according to the UK's Foreign Minister David Lammy

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Russell Brand Faces Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in London

Fri 4 Apr 2025 15:16 CEST

The British comedian Russell Brand is being prosecuted suspected of rape and several sexual assaults, according to British media. The crimes are said to have been committed between 1999 and 2005 and concern four different women, according to BBC

Duplantis Absent as Michael Johnson Launches Grand Slam Track Event

Duplantis Absent as Michael Johnson Launches Grand Slam Track Event

Fri 4 Apr 2025 10:59 CEST

Armand Duplantis will not be participating when the lucrative Grand Slam Track has its premiere on Jamaica – without jumping and throwing events. I believe I can save track and field

TikTok's Future in the US Hangs in the Balance as Decision Looms

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TikTok's Future in the US Hangs in the Balance as Decision Looms

Fri 4 Apr 2025 06:00 CEST

The time of decision is here for Tiktok. Will it be a ban in the USA? A sale? Or will President Donald Trump once again postpone the decision to the future?

Muse Delays Istanbul Concert to 2026 Over Organizer Concerns

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Muse Delays Istanbul Concert to 2026 Over Organizer Concerns

Thu 3 Apr 2025 16:57 CEST

Drake Gains Access to Key Documents in Kendrick Lamar Legal Battle

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Drake Gains Access to Key Documents in Kendrick Lamar Legal Battle

Thu 3 Apr 2025 14:27 CEST

Drake has been given the green light to access sensitive record label documents in his ongoing defamation case due to Kendrick Lamar's song "Not like us".

WWII Codebreaker Charlotte Webb, Honored by Queen, Dies at 101

WWII Codebreaker Charlotte Webb, Honored by Queen, Dies at 101

Wed 2 Apr 2025 03:00 CEST

One of the last surviving British codebreakers from World War II has passed away, 101 years old. We wanted to serve our country instead of just making sausage rolls, was her explanation for her acclaimed war effort

Premier League to Debut Semi-Automated Offside Tech Next Week

Premier League to Debut Semi-Automated Offside Tech Next Week

Tue 1 Apr 2025 19:41 CEST

Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700

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Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700

Tue 1 Apr 2025 08:57 CEST

Colorful children's backpacks are scattered around the rubble. When the preschool collapsed in the massive earthquake on Friday, small children were buried under the debris

Harrods Launches Fund to Compensate Victims of al-Fayed's Abuse

Harrods Launches Fund to Compensate Victims of al-Fayed's Abuse

Tue 1 Apr 2025 01:15 CEST

The London department store Harrods is setting up a fund to compensate the dozens of women who were subjected to sexual abuse by the former owner Mohamed al-Fayed.

British Schools to Screen Netflix Hit Adolescence After PM's Endorsement

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British Schools to Screen Netflix Hit Adolescence After PM's Endorsement

Mon 31 Mar 2025 14:03 CEST

Jack Thorne, one of the creators behind the Netflix success "Adolescence", has met with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a meeting at 10 Downing Street. The Prime Minister is now announcing that the series will be shown in schools

Families Hold Vigil at Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Site

Families Hold Vigil at Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Site

Mon 31 Mar 2025 11:17 CEST

At an enormous pile of crushed concrete in Bangkok, relatives are desperately waiting for news. Three days after the earthquake in Myanmar, Naruemol Thonglek is still praying for her boyfriend to be found alive

Over 100,000 Russian Soldiers Confirmed Dead in Ukraine Conflict

Over 100,000 Russian Soldiers Confirmed Dead in Ukraine Conflict

Sat 29 Mar 2025 12:10 CET

At least 100,000 Russian soldiers have fallen in the country's ongoing invasion war in Ukraine, according to a protocol presented by Russian Mediazona and British BBC.

Football Fan Discovers Sensitive UK Military Documents in Trash Bag

Football Fan Discovers Sensitive UK Military Documents in Trash Bag

Sat 29 Mar 2025 05:14 CET

Sensitive documents belonging to the British military have been found on a street in northern England, reports BBC Radio Newcastle. The Ministry of Defence in London has launched an investigation

Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 1,600 Lives, Rescue Efforts Intensify

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Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 1,600 Lives, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Sat 29 Mar 2025 04:15 CET

Over 1,600 people have been confirmed dead in Myanmar after Friday's earthquake, reports the military junta in the country. Many more have been injured in the quake that also affected Thailand

Swede Among Survivors After Submarine Sinks in Egypt's Red Sea

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Swede Among Survivors After Submarine Sinks in Egypt's Red Sea

Thu 27 Mar 2025 11:42 CET

Six Russians have lost their lives after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea off Egypt's coast, reports BBC. At least one Swede is said to have been on board

Isak Leads Newcastle's Historic Victory Parade Celebration

Isak Leads Newcastle's Historic Victory Parade Celebration

Thu 27 Mar 2025 11:31 CET

Newcastle United's League Cup victory was the club's first domestic title in 70 years. It must be thoroughly celebrated

Turkey's Protests Escalate as Police Clash with Demonstrators and Media Restrictions Tighten

Turkey's Protests Escalate as Police Clash with Demonstrators and Media Restrictions Tighten

Thu 27 Mar 2025 09:09 CET

After two days of relative calm, the Turkish police have once again begun using violence against demonstrators in Istanbul. Turkey is also introducing a ten-day broadcasting ban for an oppositional TV channel, while simultaneously deporting a BBC journalist

Increased Security for Swiatek Following Harassment Incident

Increased Security for Swiatek Following Harassment Incident

Wed 26 Mar 2025 19:48 CET

Security is being tightened around tennis star Iga Swiatek since she was subjected to harassment and insults during the Miami Open, according to BBC. The incident comes just a month after Emma Raducanu was stalked by a stalker

Burundi President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack, Calls for Dialogue

Burundi President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack, Calls for Dialogue

Tue 25 Mar 2025 14:28 CET

Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye claims to have "credible intelligence" that neighboring country Rwanda is planning to attack the country, reports BBC.