WorldTrump's 104% tariffs on China shake global markets and spur tensionsGlobal markets have tumbled, with Hong Kong dropping over 3% on Wednesday.09 Apr 05:40 AM
Business‘Historic global economic event’: Willis reassures Kiwis amid Trump tariff turmoilThe Dow heads down, Hong Kong collapses, trillions are wiped off markets.08 Apr 12:08 AM
Business‘Bloodbath’: Wall St leads rout as world reels from Trump tariffsNasdaq down 6%. What’s Trump’s plan?03 Apr 04:56 PM
World‘Political assassination’: Far-right fury as Le Pen banned from officeMarine Le Pen received a five-year ban from running for office.31 Mar 05:11 PM
WorldVance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland: ‘You have under-invested’US Vice-President's visit to the Pituffik Base was seen as a provocation by Denmark.28 Mar 09:21 PM
WorldIsrael launches ground operations in Gaza, issues ‘last warning’At least 436 people were killed in the latest Israeli air strikes on Gaza.19 Mar 06:15 PM
World‘Not serious about peace’: Keir Starmer criticises Putin’s stanceUkraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, but Russia delayed talks, the UK PM said.15 Mar 07:05 PM
World‘Never, ever, in any way’: Canada’s new PM vows to stay separate from USMark Carney plans to strengthen alliances in Paris and London next week.14 Mar 08:17 PM
AnalysisWhat Putin wants in exchange for ceasefire – and will Trump accept?Analysis: Vladimir Putin appeared on the front lines, signalling tough negotiations.13 Mar 08:44 PM
WorldESA spacecraft captures rare images of Mars moon during fly-byHera snapped rare pictures of the mysterious Deimos from 5600km away.13 Mar 07:58 PM
World‘Nasty’: Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU wine amid escalating trade tensionsThe EU plans tariffs on US$28b in US goods, including whiskey.13 Mar 04:48 PM
WorldTrump threatens to devastate Russian economy if Putin refuses peace deal‘I hope it’s not going to be necessary,’ says US president.12 Mar 11:28 PM
World‘Security vacuum’: Nato chief vows presence in Bosnia amidst tensionsTroops from the Czech Republic, Italy, and Romania are joining Eufor in Sarajevo.12 Mar 08:20 PM
World‘Ready to compromise’: Greenland parties debate independence timelineGreenland's parties agree on independence but differ on the timeline.12 Mar 08:06 PM
WorldTrump accuses Ireland of luring companies away from USUS President says he would have threatened 200% tariffs on US companies moving to Ireland.12 Mar 07:13 PM
WorldTariff tensions: Canada, EU and China ready retaliation against USThe EU plans to retaliate in April, targeting $28 billion of US products.12 Mar 06:00 PM
World‘The ball is in Russia’s court’: US pushes for Ukraine ceasefireUkraine agreed to a ceasefire after US promised to restart intelligence sharing.11 Mar 11:12 PM
Royals‘Uncertain times’: In break with tradition, King Charles urges unity amid global tensionsCharles hosted Zelenskyy and invited Trump for a second state visit.09 Mar 03:52 AM
WorldOpinion: New tariffs threaten to shrink US economy by 3% a yearNew tariffs add up to 25% on goods from US neighbours and 10% on China.04 Mar 09:37 PM
World‘Make things right’: Zelenskyy’s call to Trump over halted US aidTrump's decision to halt aid raises fears of US shifting towards Moscow.04 Mar 05:59 PM
World‘America will not put up with it’: Trump bashes Zelenskyy againGerman leader-in-waiting thinks US President deliberately escalated clash with Zelenskyy.03 Mar 08:19 PM
World‘In the air, at sea’: France, UK push for Ukraine ceasefireMacron says France and Britain propose a one-month truce in Ukraine.02 Mar 10:01 PM
World‘A crossroads in history’: Europe unites for Ukraine peace planEuropean leaders met in London, pledging more security for Ukraine.02 Mar 08:15 PM
WorldZelenskyy-Trump White House clash shocks European leadersZelenskyy left early, skipping a planned news conference after heated talks.28 Feb 09:19 PM
Analysis‘New international order’: US-Ukraine minerals deal explainedThe deal includes a 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' for joint resource exploration.26 Feb 11:19 PM
WorldZelenskyy hails Ukraine’s ‘heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasionEU leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.24 Feb 07:16 AM
WorldWhy Russia sees Ukraine’s EU membership as an opportunityMoscow may use Ukraine's EU membership to access Western markets indirectly.23 Feb 08:54 PM
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BusinessTrump says tariffs ‘pain’ will be ‘worth the price’Trump rejects claims of 'Dumbest Trade War in History', hits back about 'poisonous drugs'.02 Feb 05:38 PM
Travel newsGerman customs seizes 90kg of unexpected item from woman's luggageThe traveller had not declared what was in her bag.12 Jan 10:22 PM
WorldBoris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitionsThe former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members. 12 Jan 03:45 AM
BusinessSales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYDThe firm is out to boost its overseas presence but still sells 90% of its cars in China.03 Jan 02:30 AM
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