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President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will increase the global tariffs he imposed a day earlier to 15% from 10% following an adverse ruling at the Supreme Court.The court on Friday ruled that Trump exceeded his authority with the way he imposed tariffs on trading partners using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a law from 1977 reserved for national emergencies.Trump said in a Truth Social post that “effective immediately,” he would be “raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries … to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level.” He added that t

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

US ambassador says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel took over much of the Middle East

Ex-UK Prime Minister Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine ahead of ceasefire

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Opposition activists among 379 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's amnesty

At least 379 people held in Venezuela for political reasons are expected to be released from prison this weekend after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law this week, authorities said. Thursday’s measure is expected to benefit opposition members, activists, human rights defenders, journalists and many others detained for months or even years. Its approval marked a reversal for Venezuelan authorities, who for decades have denied holding any political prisoners. It follows last month’s stunning U.S. military raid in the c

Trump says he'll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling

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Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons

Governments and companies around the world scrambled Saturday to determine the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down some of the Trump administration sweeping global tariffs. The latest twist in the U.S. tariff roller coaster ride, launched when President Donald Trump returned to office 13 months ago and upended dozens of trading relationships with the world’s biggest economy, roiled trade officials from South Korea to South America and well beyond. South Korea’s Trade Ministry called for an emergency meeting Saturday to understand the new la

Remaining slavery exhibits don't need to be reinstalled for now, court rules

US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East

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John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak

Chief Justice John Roberts brought the drama Friday as he ascended the courtroom bench to declare — at long last — President Donald Trump’s tariffs unlawful.For 10 gripping minutes, he methodically laid out the case against Trump’s signature economic initiative, one that has yielded billions of dollars for the national treasury yet roiled world markets and hit US consumers hard.The announcement in the white marble setting was classic Roberts.The chief justice, now in his 21st year in the center chair, latched onto his choice standard-bearers of the law. He emphasized the limits of the

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Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal

US intelligence agencies believe that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one covert explosive test in recent years as part of a broader push to completely transform its nuclear arsenal into the world’s most technologically advanced, according to multiple sources familiar with the US intelligence assessments.The US assessment of China’s intention to radically advance its nuclear weapons is fueling debate inside the intelligence community and beyond over whether there has been a shift in Beijing’s thinking on nuclear strategy, the sources sai

Justice Department says interim US attorney is fired hours after Virginia judges appoint him to replace Trump loyalist

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court

President Donald Trump’s months of preparation for a Supreme Court ruling on his sweeping tariff powers did little to contain his rage when the verdict finally came.“I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed for not having the courage to do what’s right for the country,” he fumed from the White House briefing room on Friday in a hastily organized 45-minute appearance.“Other alternatives will now be used to replace the ones the that the court incorrectly rejected.”Trump swung between indignation over the elimination of his broad emergency tariffs and insisten

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Transportation secretary says it was not a mistake to close airspace around El Paso

It was not a mistake to close the airspace around El Paso, Texas, last week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a news conference Friday afternoon.He declined to share details about what happened and the subsequent finger pointing, saying he would speak to Congress before addressing it publicly.“We have a briefing next week on Capitol Hill. We are going to go through that briefing and talk to the members of Congress,” he said.Last Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration abruptly grounded all flights up to 18,000 feet around the Texas city for 10 days, effectively shutting d

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US strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

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Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

In the early hours of February 24 2022, standing on the freezing roof of a hotel in Kyiv, the idea that Russia would launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine, despite a troop buildup on the border, still seemed almost impossible to imagine.Yes, Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin strongman, had developed a taste for wielding Russia’s hard power. Putin’s wars in Chechnya, Georgia and Syria, as well as military action in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, had delivered him success at a relatively low cost.But invading the second biggest country in Europe, after Russia itself, would be a potentially catastrop

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Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and Trump vowed to work around the ruling to keep his tariffs in place. The Trump administration says its tariffs help boost American manufacturers and reduce the trade gap. But many U.S. businesses have had to raise prices and adjust in other ways to offset higher costs spurred by the tariffs. It remains to be seen how much relief businesses and consumers will actually get from Friday's ruling. Within hours of the c

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs. Now comes the hard work of issuing refunds

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Man charged with hate crime after truck rammed into synagogue in Australia

A man has been charged with committing a hate crime after a car smashed into the gates of the biggest synagogue in Brisbane, the latest of a series of attacks on Australia’s Jewish community.The attack follows a string of assaults on Jewish people and their religious establishments in the country, as community leaders warn of a rise in antisemitism.In December, two gunmen opened fire on families celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach, killing 15 people, in the country’s worst mass shooing in almost 30 years.On Friday evening, a black pickup truck crashed in

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Injured Canada captain Sidney Crosby's status uncertain for the Olympic gold medal game

Canada has not decided whether injured captain Sidney Crosby will play in the gold medal game at the Olympics against the U.S. on Sunday, coach Jon Cooper said Saturday. Crosby skated in practice, which was closed to reporters to maintain a shroud of secrecy around the status of the 38-year-old center who is the most decorated player on the team with two Olympic gold medals and three Stanley Cup rings and was a key contributor before getting hurt. "Obviously we’d love to have him," Cooper said. “He won’t put himself in harm’s way, and he’s not going to pu