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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
June 26, 2026White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position - Reuters
White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position Reuters
June 6, 2026Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison
The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.
April 22, 2026Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
March 4, 2026Investors, US crude producers scramble to lock in oil price spike - Reuters
Investors, US crude producers scramble to lock in oil price spike Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' - Reuters
Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' Reuters
March 3, 2026Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says Reuters
February 28, 2026More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
February 22, 2026Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers - Reuters
Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers Reuters
February 21, 2026Supreme Court checks Trump's expansive view of executive power - Reuters
Supreme Court checks Trump's expansive view of executive power Reuters
February 21, 2026US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
February 19, 2026