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Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
The Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs that the US Supreme Court struck down in February.
US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran receded as a new week began, with talks aimed at ending the two-month conflict at a standstill and both Tehran and Washington showing little willingness to soften their terms.
Trump hits back at ‘unpatriotic’ vote after House rebukes him over Iran
US President Donald Trump has hit back at lawmakers who voted to send him a rebuke over the war in Iran, labelling the group "unpatriotic".
Watch the moment Trump was rushed from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after suspected gunshots
US President Donald Trump was rushed to safety from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after suspected gunshots rang out at the venue.
Trump’s Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise
As news of the ceasefire spread through Israel's northern communities, sirens blared three times this evening, warning of incoming rockets from Lebanon.
Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire
Sixteen students have been killed in a fire at a boarding school in Gilgil, about 120km (77 miles) west of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, the authorities have confirmed
Iran’s strike on Israel suggests the regime’s sense of resilience is growing
When Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel overnight in response to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, the immediate military significance of the attack appeared to be limited. The political significance, however, may be far greater. For years, Iran has generally justified direct attacks on Israel as retali...
West Ham co-owner accused of preying on women for sex
Multiple women have accused billionaire businessman and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were teenagers.
Vaccines cut measles deaths in Africa, but millions of children still at risk
Nearly 20 million measles-related deaths have been prevented in Africa since 2000, as vaccination efforts across the continent continue to expand, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The report shows that about 19.5 million deaths have been averted, while more th...
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
It marked the biggest overseas acquisition by an Indian company in nearly two decades and followed a string of high-profile international deals by Indian firms in recent months.
Trump evacuated after ‘gunshots’ fired at White House Correspondents Dinner
Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner after gunshots were heard inside the Washington Hilton.
Turkish Police arrest 162 people over online posts on deadly school shootings
Turkish police have arrested 162 people accused of posting controversial content online about two deadly school shootings which took place this week. They were “found to have engaged in posts and activities praising crime and criminals and negatively affecting public order”, police said. At least 16 people were injured...