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Tarkowski tackle escapes with yellow as Liverpool extends EPL lead

Liverpool moves closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win over Everton at Anfield, but a fiery Merseyside derby features a fierce challenge from the Toffees' James Tarkowski that pundits believe should have led to a red card.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Four GOP senators vote with Democrats to undo Trump tariffs on Canada

A group of Republican senators voted along with Democrats on Wednesday for a resolution to undo President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, dealing an embarrassing blow to Trump. The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate and doesn’t have the force of law, but its 51-48 passage is unwelcome news for the president...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

At least four killed in Russian strikes on Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih

Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is often targeted by Russian strikes. The city lies around 70 kilometres from the nearest frontline.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Five things to know about Republicans’ new blueprint to pass Trump's agenda

Senate Republicans on Wednesday rolled out a 70-page blueprint to advance President Trump’s tax agenda, along with directions that could pave the way for more than a trillion dollars in cuts to government spending. The resolution comes after weeks of negotiations between House and Senate Republicans to reach a compromise on how to enact the...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

5 takeaways from Trump's major tariff announcement

President Trump reset U.S. trade policy on Wednesday by announcing a 10-percent general tariff on all imports to the U.S. with the exception of Canada and Mexico, along with targeted tariffs on dozens of additional countries. The move makes good one of the central promises of Trump’s presidential campaign and represents a course correction in...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Donald Trump’s beautiful trade war

The diplomatic cost of the US president’s tariffs will be enduring

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Bus company apologises after schoolkids left stranded near floodwater

A Queensland bus driver has been stood down over an incident in which school children were left stranded on a flooded route.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why do women get ‘reassurance scans’ during pregnancy? And how can you spot a dodgy provider?

Reassurance scans are marketed as a way to ‘give you peace of mind’ about your baby’s development. But often those doing the scans aren’t actually sonographers.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Schumer on Trump's new tariffs: A 'huge tax on American families' to 'help billionaires get a tax cut'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday slammed President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, calling them a “huge tax” on the average American family. “This is a huge tax on American families, all — all — to help billionaires get a tax cut,” Schumer said at the Capitol on Wednesday, suggesting the tariffs announced are...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Measles alert issued for Sydney's eastern suburbs

A measles alert has been issued after a person infected with the disease visited several locations in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump’s tariffs in brief: universal levies and targeted retaliation

The new duties imposed by the US president will send shockwaves through global supply chains

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Labor MP to receive $115k payout for losing party preselection

Outgoing federal Labor MP for Lyons Brian Mitchell will receive a $115,000 payment available to those who lose their seat or a party preselection process — despite him happily stepping aside for another candidate.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Panama in Turmoil: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against President Mulino’s Policies

Panama faces massive protests over pension reforms, a Canadian mine reopening, and a disputed dam project as unions declare a 48-hour nationwide strike. Related: José Raul Mulino Wins Panama’s Presidential Elections This Tuesday, Panama is at the center of intense national mobilization, driven by widespread discontent with President José Raúl Mulino’s administration, according to a […]

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Police release image of man connected to fatal fire in Melbourne's west

Katie Tangey, 27, died after the house she was sitting was firebombed by mistake earlier this year. Investigators say they've made progress but are seeking more information.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Brisbane woman charged with murder of man in 'last stages of life'

Police will allege a woman administered lethal levels of prescription medication to "accelerate" the death of a man in the final stages of his life.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

All staff cut at federal HHS energy affordability office

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story All staff cut at federal HHS energy affordability office The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has fired all of the workers in its program that seeks to help low-income Americans pay their energy bills. File:...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Marine Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - they may well take revenge

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Marine Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - and they may well take revenge

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Hobart stadium developer takes aim at 'errors' in draft planning report

The government authority responsible for the proposed Hobart stadium says a scathing draft planning commission report into the project should be given "limited, if any weight", and it has sought and received legal advice.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Tourists choose London over New York in boost to West End theatres

Venue-owners say visitors are flocking to the UK capital after boycotting Broadway

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Japan’s safety deposit box problem

Thefts have cast a shadow over an industry already under scrutiny

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Peter Dutton blames Labor for 29,000 businesses going bust since 2022. If only it were so simple

Insolvency rate not dissimilar to what it was under pre-pandemic Coalition government, according to Guardian Australia analysisElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Beijing’s crackdown on solar panel oversupply ‘too little, too late’: US advisory firm

Clean Energy Associates says ‘measures lack sufficient substance to impact the already established online manufacturing capacity’.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Concerns for country horse racing as WA meets cancelled

The cancellation of a WA town's annual race day just a week out from the event has organisers worried about the future of country meets.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Section 230 fight revived

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senators revive fight against Section 230 Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting efforts to crawl back tech firms’ legal immunities with hopes bipartisan support in Congress could push the bill across the finish line this session and gain the backing of President Trump. J....

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

How Trump’s sweeping new tariffs could shake up U.S. and global economies

President Trump escalated trade wars with a new set of sweeping tariffs for about 60 countries. During a speech in the Rose Garden, the president declared a national economic emergency as the legal justification for the new tariffs. Trump says tariffs will revitalize manufacturing in the U.S. Amna Nawaz discussed the move with Roben Farzad, economic analyst and host of Full Disclosure.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

The most powerful passports of 2025 — a new country tops the list

Ireland has the strongest passport in the world, according to the Nomad Passport Index 2025.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

‘A historic moment’: Donald Trump unveils sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

Experts say the tariffs are likely to transform the global trade relations, with some warning of a possible recession.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Starmer relieved as Trump imposes 10% tariff on UK exports

Prime minister hopes trade talks between London and Washington could further reduce the levy

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

News Wrap: Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,000 as civil war hampers relief efforts

In our news wrap Wednesday, the death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar surpassed 3,000 as relief efforts are hampered by the country's civil war, Israel says it will establish a new security corridor across Gaza, Denmark's prime minister spoke out against President Trump's ambition to take control of Greenland and a federal judge dismissed corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

One dead after US strikes telecom facility in Yemen's Ibb Governorate

One dead after US strikes telecom facility in Yemen's Ibb Governorate A US air strike on a telecom facility in Jablah in Yemen's Ibb Governorate has killed at least one person, according to the Yemeni health ministry. In a statement on X, the spokesperson for the ministry identified the victim as Abdul Wasie Abdul Wahab Zaher. Nighttime US bombing raids have continued across Yemen for a third consecutive week.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but slams Trump admin’s ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What election results in Wisconsin and Florida tell us about voter sentiment

A trio of off-cycle election results show the president and his party losing political ground, even as they won two of the three races. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has a look at the message sent by voters in Wisconsin and Florida.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Fine, Patronis sworn in after special Florida election, boosting thin GOP House majority

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday swore in newly elected Florida Reps. Jimmy Patronis (R) and Randy Fine (R). The two won special elections Tuesday, and their quick entry to the House gives Johnson some additional room to navigate the GOP’s razor-thin margin. The House now stands at 220 Republicans and 213 Democrats, meaning Johnson...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Sean Duffy’s daughter lays into Luna proxy voting push: 'Feel free to resign'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughter, Evita Duffy-Alfonso, laid into the effort for proxy voting led by Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna after the House tanked a procedural rule on Tuesday. “When my baby sister was born with two holes in her heart and needed a very risky surgery, my father, @SecDuffy, knew he needed...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill