Why were no tariffs placed on Moscow?
Even Ukraine, whose economy has been devastated in the three years since Russia launched a brutal, all-out invasion, was hit by the new minimum tariff. Yet Russia itself was spared.
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Tribute to ‘a stoned Forrest Gump’
British band the Waterboys has made an album about the odd and unpredictable late actor Dennis Hopper that features Bruce Springsteen.
Andrew drags Charles into scandal over Chinese ‘spy’
The King secretly met the Duke of York to discuss his future, including plans for a Chinese investment scheme run by an alleged Beijing spy, a new document claims.
West wants ‘Yes or No’ to ceasefire in Ukraine
US envoy says Donald Trump doesn’t want ‘endless negotiations’ while Britain, France and Germany accused Russia of stalling.
Tech bros are willing to overlook tariffs to win their own war
The Silicon Valley billionaires want Trump to stop a global regulatory crackdown that would cut their profits and stop them using the internet as a plaything.
Sir Elton John’s AIDS charity blacklisted in Russia
Sir Elton John’s AIDS foundation has been designated an ‘undesirable organisation’ and cannot operate in Russia.
Bruce Springsteen to release a trove of 70 ‘unheard’ tracks
More than 70 never-before-heard songs are set for release, revealing a hidden chapter in the rock legend’s career.
The top negotiator Putin is sending to sort team Trump
Kirill Dmitriev is thought to be heading to the US with an offer for Trump, potentially on rare earths and co-operation with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which are expected to be the focus of talks.
Trump’s obsession with feeling cheated goes to childhood
The idea of making nations pay for the privileges of US trade was a theme even before Trump’s earliest forays into politics, culminating in his announcement today.
Harry’s demand for taxpayer-funded security goes to court
The Duke of Sussex’s request for police protection when he visits the UK will be heard at the Court of Appeal after it was previously dismissed
UK missed chance to get Andrew Tate extradited
Florida officials are reportedly perplexed by the Home Office’s failure to repond to an offer to extradite the misogynist influencer back to his home country on rape and human trafficking charges.
Billionaire Elon Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Donald Trump
The Tesla billionaire will return to his businesses in the coming weeks, although the US president says he is satisfied with Musk’s work cutting government costs.
Russia: We won’t accept Trump’s peace plan while Zelensky is in power
Russian minister says the country cannot accept the White House’s proposals to end the war in Ukraine.
Disdain for allies will lose US its global grip
Time when America could buy or bully loyalty of its ‘SOBs’ is over and Trump needs to wise up.
For Putin, ‘Biden will seem like Santa compared to angry Trump’
President Putin’s efforts to spin out talks with the US over the war in Ukraine while his forces make progress on the battlefield could be running into trouble.
Starmer will resist imposing retaliatory tariffs on America’s ‘Liberation Day’
The British Prime Minister will ‘react calmly’ if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on UK goods, but is reserving the right to retaliate if negotiations fail.
This time I’m not joking about a third term: Trump
Acting as JD Vance’s vice-president could be one route to taking back the White House after the 2028 election, despite the 22nd amendment of the US constitution.
Anne Frank’s greatest wish fulfilled, as she ‘goes on living’ through her diaries
Eighty years after her death aged 15, The Times publishes a belated obituary of one of the best known Second World War diarists.
Le Pen faces political death as corruption verdict looms
The frontrunner to be the next president of France could be banned from standing if found guilty on Tuesday, triggering an earthquake in French politics.
UK will pay foreign prosecutors to hunt down people-smugglers
Sir Keir Starmer will tell the first summit on illegal immigration that he will set up an international unit of the Crown Prosecution Service
Jokes off the menu at journalists’ dinner
Every year the reporters who cover the White House hire a comedian to roast the president. Not this year.
Revolution of John and Yoko
Not just ‘another Beatles film’, a new documentary looks at John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and their post-Beatles life in America.
Work has always been an anchor for King Charles. It goes deeper than most people realise
Since his cancer diagnosis, Charles has clearly made a decision that he will pack in as much as he can into that ‘remaining time’ – however long or short it is.
Tariffs threaten to smash UK’s fragile growth
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer may have to raise taxes if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs on Britain next week.
Signal failure occurs when tribalism trumps all
Pete Hegseth is ill-suited to high office but this national security fiasco is down to politicians putting party above principle.
How Venice saw off rivals to host Jeff Bezos’s ‘wedding of the century’
The Amazon founder’s marriage to Lauren Sanchez will be a lavish affair, with at least 250 guests and bookings at four luxury hotels — but intrigue surrounds the exact location.
Trump demands control of Ukraine minerals and oil
In a new draft deal, Donald Trump demands Ukraine forfeit control of its minerals, oil and gas as well as major energy infrastructure as the price for continued US support.
A quick history lesson for the US from the European freeloaders
For decades the US required allies to be militarily subservient — and President Trump should be careful what he wishes for.
Moscow, Kyiv in Black Sea deal
Although Russia and Ukraine have agreed a ceasefire in the Black Sea, Vladimir Putin has put a poison pill in the deal by demanding Western sanctions are lifted on key Russian companies.
Battle is hotting up for control of the Arctic
Rapid warming in the high north has made Greenland — and its rare earth elements — a valuable prize for China and the US.
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