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What's really behind Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs?
The US President claims his tariffs are "reciprocal" yet the evidence suggests they are disproportionately harsh on many countries. It points to a different motivation β to remove US trade deficits.
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Why Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' are not actually reciprocal
The US President claims his tariffs are "reciprocal" yet the evidence suggests they are disproportionately harsh on many countries. It points to a different motivation β to remove US trade deficits.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:US academic arrested in Thailand for insulting monarchy
Thailand has one of the world's strictest laws against criticizing the country's powerful monarchy. Foreigners are very rarely charged under the law, which prescribes up to 15 years in prison for those found guilty.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:UK wants investigation into Israelβs killing of Gaza aid workers
Keir Starmer also said aid is not flowing into Gaza quickly enough.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops in Russia's Belgorod region
Ukraine's operations in a second region in Russia are explicitly acknowledged for the first time.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:MEPs reject renewed attacks on NGO funding in EU budget review
A parliamentary committee has voted down a raft of amendments from right-wing lawmakers seeking to incorporate sharp criticism of EU funding for non-governmental organisations into the discharge of the blocβs 2023 budget.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Pakistan steps up deportations of Afghan refugees
Thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Pakistan, as the UN and Pakistani officials report that Islamabad is increasing pressure for their return.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Italy and Greece travel warning: Aviation worker strikes set to impact flights tomorrow
Holidaymakers with flights booked to or from Italy or Greece should prepare for possible disruption.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Top commander warns US troops should stay in Europe
His comments follow reports that the Pentagon is considering removing thousands of servicemembers from the continent.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump funding freeze leaves EU facing larger bill for Somalia anti-terror force
The Trump administrationβs decision to end more than a decade of financial support for an anti-terror mission in Somalia could leave the EU picking up the tab for a major hole in the budget.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 8th β Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy
The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commissionβs AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Libya cracks down on aid groups accused of helping migrants settle in the country
The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?
The European Commission's proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in financial products a win-win situation for everyone involved.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Your brain looks like this when you look at abstract art
Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Unlocking the mystery of David Lynchβs enigmatic epitaph
David Lynchβs grave marker bears his full name, David Keith Lynch, his dates 1946 - 2025, and three words. Here's what they mean.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Will Trump's tariffs face more lawsuits as conservative opposition mounts?
Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump's tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Germany wary of claims Russian influence behind attacks
German security officials say they are examining possible indications of foreign influence in a series of attacks.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Ed Sheeran delights Persians by confirming Farsi version of new hit 'Azizam'
As Ed Sheeran announces a Farsi version of his latest hit 'Azizam', we take a look at some other times pop stars explored new markets by releasing their music in another language.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Musk and Navarro square off amid tariff turmoil
The spat is an unusual public fight from top White House advisers.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Which country is winning the race to be the worldβs AI leader?
A new report has found that the AI race is βtighter than everβ with the United States and China ceding ground.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Samsung ups earnings guidance as chip sales soar on tariff concerns
Although Samsung reported a boost in chip sales in its latest earnings report, falling prices and late shipments continue to hit the company.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Italian rail operator reveals β¬1bn investment to tackle Eurostar monopoly
Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on routes between mainland Europe and London, but competitors are closing in.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Ukraine captures Chinese men fighting for Russia, says Zelenskyy
Two Chinese nationals were caught fighting on Moscow's side amid its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Hypersonic weapons are fast becoming 'critical technology' for Europe's defence. How do they work?
Anglo-American researchers have completed tests on a propulsion system that should power a cutting-edge hypersonic missile before the end of the decade. What about Europe?
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border
The incident on Tuesday afternoon in the eastern section of the Demilitarised Zone may well have been accidental, according to South Korean media reports.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:US Defense Secretary fires top military envoy to NATO
Secretary Hegeseth said that there were doubts about Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield's "ability to lead." She is one of several top-ranking female military officials to get the axe in recent weeks.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:London's National Gallery offers first-ever overnight stay to celebrate its 200th anniversary
For the first time ever, the National Gallery is offering one lucky person an overnight stay among some of the most iconic paintings in history.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Turkey arrests 38 customs officers in graft probe at Europe's busiest land border
Arrest warrants were also issued for 350 people suspected of paying bribes.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Ukraine captures 2 Chinese soldiers fighting for Putin, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv summons Chinese envoy to demand an explanation.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Macron says humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'critical' as he pushes for new ceasefire
The French President called the reopening of aid crossings into the Strip 'absolutely essential' and a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Big Tech probes non-negotiable in US trade talks, Brussels warns
Investigations into Big Tech and value-added tax will not be up for negotiation during trade talks with the United States, the European Commission has said.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:French anti-racism group files complaint over far-right flyers distributed near Le Pen rally
Observers say the flyers could violate Franceβs hate speech laws, which ban public incitement to discrimination or violence.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:'What it means to be a human': Short-but-punchy books dominate International Booker Prize shortlist
First-time nominee female writers dominate the International Booker Prize shortlist 2025.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen discusses trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage
Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
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