What Trump’s tariff threat means for electronics
Donald Trump has warned that current exemptions on smartphones and electronics are only temporary, with more tariffs on the way. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest tariffs.
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Nicki Minaj brings Billie Eilish to tears with one question
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Hostage deal tensions soar as Israel strikes Gaza hospital
Ex-Mossad agents and hostage families have accused the government of sabotaging efforts to end the war, as Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, forcing patients to flee.
Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial to be held in New York
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‘He ain’t bulls***’: Musk slams Trump’s tariffs architect
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‘Glorifying suicide’: Horror social media videos being fed to our kids
Whistleblowers and grieving families have levelled damning accusations against social media giants for bombarding vulnerable kids with depressing content glorifying eating disorders and self-harm.
Aussie NBA star’s ‘magical’ family’s fairytale
Joe Ingles may be an Aussie NBA cult hero, but his autistic son captured hearts around the world as he battled his diagnosis to watch his dad take the court for the first time.
China hits US with massive tariffs as Wall Street plummets
The US stock market cratered for the second straight day as China whacked America with whopping tariffs and the UK seeks a new trade deal.
Diddy faces fresh sex trafficking charges
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‘So proud’: Val Kilmer’s children speak out after actor’s death
Val Kilmer’s grieving children have broken their silence after their beloved father died at the age of 65.
Trump and me: What I saw from my front row seat to history
As US correspondent Tom Minear says farewell to America, he reflects on how Donald Trump went from a one-term oddity to the defining leader of his generation.
IMF warns Trump tariffs ‘significant risk’ to global economy
The IMF has warned Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are dangerous in a time of “sluggish growth” as the US stock markets closed on their worst day since 2020.
WATCH: I’m an Aussie in NYC and US beef doesn’t cut it
Having recently moved to the US from Queensland, I can certainly vouch for the quality of Aussie beef, writes Vanessa Marsh. See the video.
Revealed: The company behind Meghan’s products
Buyers lucky enough to nab something from Meghan Markle’s sold out range were surprised to discover who was really selling them the fancy jams.
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