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What we learn from video of captured Chinese national in Ukraine – and the serious questions it raises

In a carefully written post on social media platform Telegram, Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the Russian army of deploying Chinese citizens on the battlefield in...

Business

Could Trump’s tariffs tip the world into recession?

Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs last week spooked the markets. Stock markets tumbled on Monday, with most US markets down and stocks in Hong...

Sports

Celebre d’Allen dies two days after Grand National

Apr 8, 2025, 06:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Grand National horse Celebre d’Allen has died at the age of 13 after collapsing during...

Prince Harry’s security case back in court – all you need to know

Prince Harry has arrived at court for the start of a two-day hearing about his security arrangements. The Duke of Sussex is appealing a...

Social media posts spark US markets upturn – before White House clarification sends them back into the red

A rumour on social media fuelled a brief upturn for struggling US stock markets – but they swiftly swung back down again after the...

World

Iran denies ‘direct talks’ with US over its nuclear programme

Donald Trump has said the US is having direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme – stating Iran will be in “great danger”...

World

Calls for ‘irresponsible’ UK government to follow Canada’s lead on rules for young drivers

The UK government is facing accusations of being “disingenuous” and “irresponsible” amid growing criticism for not introducing tougher licensing laws for new drivers. Officials...

Business

Trump’s tariffs could herald one of the most painful episodes in modern times – here’s why | Ed Conway

Of course this is dramatic. Of course markets are slumping. Because if you take Donald Trump at his word (something investors are now finally...

Business

A major economic shock is happening thanks to Trump – and the UK can do little to stop it

A major global economic shock is taking place; its duration unknown, its severity anyone’s guess, and no one has a surefire way of stopping...

Business

Starmer to name ex-regulator Fingleton to lead nuclear taskforce

A former boss of the competition regulator is to spearhead a review ordered by Sir Keir Starmer aimed at sparking a new wave of...

Business

Philip Green’s human rights not breached when he was named in parliament over injunction, court rules

Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green’s human rights were not breached when he was named in parliament as the holder of an injunction against the...

What China could do next as Trump’s tariff war ramps up

The severity cannot be overstated, if an additional 50% tariffs are levied on all Chinese goods it will decimate trade between the world’s two...

World

What China could do next as Trump’s tariff war ramps up

The severity cannot be overstated, if an additional 50% tariffs are levied on all Chinese goods it will decimate trade between the world’s two...

Politics

Sam and Starmer – what did PM actually mean?

👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 It’s the final episode before recess so Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s...

Politics

Trump tariffs could disrupt medicine supplies to UK, warns health secretary

Donald Trump’s tariffs could disrupt the supply of medicines into the UK, the health secretary has warned. Wes Streeting said the government was “constantly...

World

Zelenskyy confirms for first time Ukraine forces active in Russia’s Belgorod region

Ukraine has confirmed for the first time that its troops have entered the neighbouring Russian region of Belgorod. Ukrainian forces have also been fighting...

Sports

DeBoer’s ‘fingerprints are on everything’ in Year 2

Chris LowApr 7, 2025, 06:55 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions...

Sports

Ex-Mizzou QB Pyne commits to Bowling Green

Open Extended Reactions Former Missouri quarterback Drew Pyne is headed for his fourth Division I school; he told ESPN that he has committed to...

World

Israeli troops opened fire on ambulances because of ‘perceived threat’, preliminary IDF investigation says

Israeli troops opened fire on a group of vehicles in Gaza including ambulances due to a “perceived threat following a previous encounter in the...

Technology

Apple’s 3-day loss in market cap swells to almost $640 billion

(L-R) Apple CEO Tim Cook, Vivek Ramaswamy and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in...