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After $10.4 trillion wipeout, US expected to fall into recession ‘under weight of tariffs’
While the White House says Trump’s plan is working, some Republicans have joined Democrats to introduce a bill to terminate new tariffs unless the US Congress approves them.
- Michael Koziol and Rob Harris
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After ‘Adolescence’: How a TV show made Britain confront its problem with lost boys
Boys are falling into a dangerous world full of anger and entitlement, experts say, and it shouldn’t take a TV show to stop it.
- Rob Harris
Russell Brand charged by UK police with rape and sexual assault
The charges follow an 18-month investigation that was sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian.
Virginia Giuffre charged with breaching violence restraining order
9 News Perth revealed Giuffre faced Joondalup Magistrates Court on March 14 and is due back before the courts next week over the charge.
- Rachael Clifford
‘No injuries reported’ in crash believed to involve Prince Andrew accuser, say police
Her spokesperson told British media Virginia Giuffre thought she was posting on her private Facebook page, rather than her public Instagram profile at the time.
- Iona Cleave, Chanel Zagon and Connor Stringer
Netflix’s Adolescence will be shown in UK schools, in bid to curb social media harm
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the filmmakers to Downing Street for talks. “As a dad, I have not found it easy to watch this with children,” he said.
- Sylvia Hui
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Prince Andrew, Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre says she only has ‘days to live’
In a post on Instagram on Monday, the 41-year-old shared a picture from a hospital bed, showing bruises on her face.
- Connor Stringer and Iona Cleave
Nannies, flight attendants accuse Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse
The five women claim they suffered “serious sexual abuse, harassment and mistreatment” while working for the billionaire ex-owner of Harrods.
- Louis Goss
London’s most attraction-packed neighbourhood is where time begins
Britain’s maritime history is here, but you’ll also find London’s answer to the Sistine Chapel and the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres.
- David Whitley
British parents arrested after complaining about daughter’s school on WhatsApp
Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine were reportedly detained by six officers in front of their three-year-old daughter after posting in a parent group chat.
- Will Bolton
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