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Where Trump's tariffs could hurt Americans' wallets

Where Trump's tariffs could hurt Americans' wallets

As global financial markets plunge in the wake of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, Americans must also grapple with the potentially long-lasting impact of the move on household budgets.

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Trump says 'very close to a deal' on TikTok

Trump says 'very close to a deal' on TikTok

President Donald Trump said his administration was "very close" to a deal to find a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner by the weekend.

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Trump tariffs on Mexico: the good, the bad, the unknown

Trump tariffs on Mexico: the good, the bad, the unknown

At first glance, Mexico got off lightly from Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs blitz.

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Postecoglou denies taunting Spurs fans in Chelsea defeat

Postecoglou denies taunting Spurs fans in Chelsea defeat

Ange Postecoglou insisted he won't let abuse from Tottenham fans affect him after the beleaguered boss denied goading his tormentors during Thursday's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.

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Russian envoy seeks cooperation with US at landmark Washington talks

Russian envoy seeks cooperation with US at landmark Washington talks

The most senior Russian official to visit Washington since the start of the Ukraine war said Thursday he had discussed potential cooperation with the United States in the Arctic and on rare earth metals but acknowledged that "disagreements" remain.

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Oscar-winning Palestinian director speaks at UN on Israeli settlements

Oscar-winning Palestinian director speaks at UN on Israeli settlements

Palestinian director Basel Adra, who won an Oscar this year for co-directing a documentary on Israeli violence in the West Bank, sounded the alarm at the UN on Thursday, saying the situation was worsening despite the film's success.

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With tariff war, Trump also reshapes how US treats allies

With tariff war, Trump also reshapes how US treats allies

Japan and Taiwan promised billions in investment. Britain offered an invitation from the king. In the end, even US allies failed to dissuade President Donald Trump from hitting them with tariffs, which threaten to remake not just the global economy but the foundations of US foreign policy.

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Fernandez fires Chelsea into fourth as pressure mounts on Postecoglou

Fernandez fires Chelsea into fourth as pressure mounts on Postecoglou

Chelsea climbed to fourth place in the Premier League as Enzo Fernandez sealed a 1-0 win that piled pressure on beleaguered Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou on Thursday.

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South Korea court to decide impeached president's fate

South Korea court to decide impeached president's fate

The fate of South Korea's presidency hangs on the Constitutional Court Friday as it decides whether to uphold Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over a disastrous martial law declaration or to return him to power.

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Penguin memes take flight after Trump tariffs remote island

Penguin memes take flight after Trump tariffs remote island

Donald Trump's tariffs have become a black and white issue on social media, where penguin memes have gone viral after he targeted an island inhabited by the flightless birds, but no people.

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