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Spanish PM calls US tariffs 'unilateral attack', proposes aid plan

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that the sweeping new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump were a "unilateral attack" by Washington against Europe.

Spanish PM calls US tariffs 'unilateral attack', proposes aid plan

Museveni in South Sudan after arrest of vice president

Museveni in South Sudan after arrest of vice president

More injury woes for Arsenal as returning Saka hits winner

More injury woes for Arsenal as returning Saka hits winner

What the world said about Trump's tariffs

What the world said about Trump's tariffs

Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs

Trump said: "For nations that treat us badly, we will calculate the combined rate of all their tariffs, non-monetary barriers and other forms of cheating."

Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs

Myanmar's junta chief to head to Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000

The head of Myanmar's junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, as the death toll from his country's devastating earthquake passed 3,000.

Myanmar's junta chief to head to Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000

World's tiniest pacemaker is smaller than grain of rice

Scientists have developed the world's tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heartbeat regulator smaller than a grain of rice that can be injected and controlled by light before dissolving.

World's tiniest pacemaker is smaller than grain of rice

Malaysia suspends search for long-missing flight MH370

The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended as it is "not the season", Kuala Lumpur's transport minister said, more than a decade after the plane went missing.

Malaysia suspends search for long-missing flight MH370

Yemen Huthis say one dead as more than 20 strikes hit rebel-held areas

Yemen's Huthi rebels said on April 2 that overnight air strikes on Hodeida province killed four people in an attack they blamed on the United States.

Yemen Huthis say one dead as more than 20 strikes hit rebel-held areas

Hamilton rubbishes claims he's lost faith in Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that suggestions that he had lost faith in Ferrari were "complete rubbish" as he looks to rebound from his Chinese Grand Prix disqualification this week in Japan.

Hamilton rubbishes claims he's lost faith in Ferrari

Verstappen not happy with Tsunoda-Lawson Red Bull swap

Max Verstappen confirmed Thursday he was unhappy with Red Bull's ruthless driver swap for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Verstappen not happy with Tsunoda-Lawson Red Bull swap

Amnesty urges Syria to probe sectarian massacres as war crimes

Rights group Amnesty International on Thursday called on the Syrian government to ensure accountability for sectarian massacres targeting the Alawite minority last month.

Amnesty urges Syria to probe sectarian massacres as war crimes

Messi and Miami stunned by LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Los Angeles FC sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami spinning to their first defeat of the season.

Messi and Miami stunned by LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Explained: What are Trump's reciprocal tariffs, and who may be hit?

Tariffs are taxes imposed on goods imported from another country.

Explained: What are Trump's reciprocal tariffs, and who may be hit?

US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs

Panic after the US president unveiled a blitz of harsher-than-expected levies aimed at countries he said had been "ripping off" the United States for years.

US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs

Rubio says US committed to NATO - but tells allies to spend more

Beyond NATO and Ukraine, Trump has also rocked allies by making territorial threats against Canada and Denmark, insisting that he will take over Greenland.

Rubio says US committed to NATO - but tells allies to spend more

Hungary announces ICC withdrawal as Israel's Netanyahu visits

Hungary's government announced that it would withdraw from the ICC, just before PM Viktor Orban was to receive his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hungary announces ICC withdrawal as Israel's Netanyahu visits

US trade partners eye talks after Trump tariff blitz

Trump spared almost no nation on his "Liberation Day" hitting friends and foes alike and reserving some of the harshest tariffs for major trade partners, including the EU and China.

US trade partners eye talks after Trump tariff blitz

Liverpool's Slot happy to let Premier League title bid take its course

Arne Slot says Liverpool are unconcerned by how soon they can win the Premier League title after going 12 points clear again with victory in Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

Liverpool's Slot happy to let Premier League title bid take its course

Canada canola farmers squeezed by trade wars on two fronts

To sow or not to sow? Canola farmers in Canada's vast western Prairies region have found themselves in the crossfire of trade wars with both the United States and China.

Canada canola farmers squeezed by trade wars on two fronts

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

Leader of crisis-hit DR Congo to meet Trump Africa advisor

The Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral- and resource-rich east has been plagued by three decades of deadly conflict, which has escalated in recent months.

Leader of crisis-hit DR Congo to meet Trump Africa advisor

Tesla sales fall again in Germany amid Musk backlash

Tesla's sales have been slowing worldwide as Musk faces anger over his role overseeing cuts to the federal workforce in US President Donald Trump's administration, and due to factory upgrades.

Tesla sales fall again in Germany amid Musk backlash

Slot 'hates' offside rule that gave Liverpool win over Everton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday, but that the right decision was made.

Slot 'hates' offside rule that gave Liverpool win over Everton

South African court acquits Nigerian pastor of rape charges

A South African court found a Nigerian televangelist not guilty on 32 charges Wednesday, eight years after he was jailed on accusations of sexually assaulting several young women.

South African court acquits Nigerian pastor of rape charges

Man Utd 'on right track' despite 13th Premier League defeat: Dalot

Toothless United had 23 shots against Forest with no reward but defender Dalot sees promising signs as the side adapts to Amorim's approach.

Man Utd 'on right track' despite 13th Premier League defeat: Dalot

NATO presses to keep Trump on board, but is he hobbling alliance?

Nervous US allies at NATO are scrambling to keep President Donald Trump engaged by upping defence spending, vowing to take the reins on Ukraine and queueing for face time at the White House.

NATO presses to keep Trump on board, but is he hobbling alliance?

Pope's convalescence revives memories of John Paul II's agony

Pope Francis's convalescence has revived memories of the painful end of John Paul II's life, highlighting the need to balance protecting his fragile health with keeping him in the public eye.

Pope's convalescence revives memories of John Paul II's agony

South Sudan: What we know about the complex crisis

The arrest of Machar last week was seen by some observers as the spark that could reignite the civil war that the rivals fought between 2013 and 2018 that killed some 400,000 people.

South Sudan: What we know about the complex crisis

Niger junta frees ministers of overthrown government

Niger’s junta frees 50 people, including four former ministers, ex-President Issoufou’s son, and a diplomat accused of a coup attempt in 2010, former President Mohamed Bazoum still detained.

Niger junta frees ministers of overthrown government

Israel defence minister says Gaza offensive expands, will seize 'large areas'

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of a military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip.

Israel defence minister says Gaza offensive expands, will seize 'large areas'

Rubio heads to Europe as transatlantic tensions soar

Rubio will join two days of talks among NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, a preparation for a June leaders' summit in The Hague.

Rubio heads to Europe as transatlantic tensions soar

'Jail or death': migrants expelled by Trump fear for their fate

Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala have all agreed to receive migrants from other countries, and to detain them until they are shipped home or moved on.

'Jail or death': migrants expelled by Trump fear for their fate

Stock markets mixed as uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs

US stocks edged lower on April 1, a day before President Donald Trump's pledged unveiling of sweeping tariffs to address what he called unfair trade imbalances with allies and adversaries alike.

Stock markets mixed as uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs

Chinese developer under scrutiny over Bangkok tower quake collapse

A Chinese construction company is facing questions over the deadly collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper that has killed more than 2,000 people in Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar.

Chinese developer under scrutiny over Bangkok tower quake collapse

AI coming for anime but Ghibli's Miyazaki irreplaceable, son says

AI risks taking Japanese anime artists' jobs but nothing can replicate Hayao Miyazaki, the creative lifeblood of the studio behind classics such as "Spirited Away", his son told AFP.

AI coming for anime but Ghibli's Miyazaki irreplaceable, son says

Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Man City boss Guardiola

Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Man City boss Guardiola

UN says has seen no blockage of aid to Myanmar quake victims

Many people in Myanmar are still sleeping outdoors, either unable to return to ruined homes or afraid of further aftershocks.

UN says has seen no blockage of aid to Myanmar quake victims

Trump, White House mulls deciding who sits in press room

The 49 spots in the press room, where spokespeople, officials and occasionally the president take the podium, have long been allocated by the non-partisan group of independent journalists

Trump, White House mulls deciding who sits in press room

Love in Woods: Trump 'happy' that Tiger Woods dating former daughter-in-law

Donald Trump said Monday he hopes Tiger Woods and his former daughter-in-law will be happy together in their relationship, describing the golf superstar as "a fantastic guy."

Love in Woods: Trump 'happy' that Tiger Woods dating former daughter-in-law

At least 322 children reportedly killed in Gaza in 10 days: UN

Israel's renewed offensive in Gaza has reportedly left at least 322 children dead and 609 wounded in the Palestinian territory in the past 10 days, UNICEF said Monday.

At least 322 children reportedly killed in Gaza in 10 days: UN

US tariffs causing anxiety but no 'dramatic' economic impact: IMF chief

US President Donald Trump's tariff threats are causing "a lot of anxiety," but their global economic impact is not expected to be dramatic, the head of the IMF said Monday.

US tariffs causing anxiety but no 'dramatic' economic impact: IMF chief

Top energy at Man Utd after mini-revival, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim says the “energy is different” at Man United after a mini-revival but admits their confidence is fragile as they prepare to return to action following the international break.

Top energy at Man Utd after mini-revival, says Amorim

Democrats sue Trump over elections overhaul order

The Democratic Party has sued the Trump administration over an attempt to impose sweeping changes on the election systems.

Democrats sue Trump over elections overhaul order

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