Too early for treble talk, says Barcelona boss Flick
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was keen to keep talk of trophies in check after his side booked their spot in the Copa del Rey final against rivals Real Madrid with ...
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Oil prices plummet 3 per cent amid Trump’s tariff shockwaves
Oil prices fell by as much as 3 per cent on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that investors worry will enflame a global trade war that ...
Australia says US tariffs ‘not act of a friend’ but rules out reciprocal move
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 10% tariff on its ally was “not the act of a friend,” ...
German industry expects severe hit from Trump tariffs
Far-reaching tariffs announced by the U.S. administration will deal a major blow to the German industry, a major exporter to the world’s top economy, leading sector representatives said.
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Trump tariffs pile stress on ailing world economy
The latest round of U.S. trade tariffs unveiled on Wednesday will sap yet more vigour from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, weighed down by ...
World leaders condemn Trump’s tariffs, some pledge retaliation
Countries across the world, including some of America’s closest allies, condemned President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs and some pledged counter-measures while hoping the White House would ...
Disruption to global trade is a threat to open UK economy, business minister says
Britain faces a “threat” to its open economy from any global fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs but rather than retaliate it will double down on ...
Spain to roll out safety net to protect companies, consumers from U.S. tariffs
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is due to announce a package of measures later on Thursday to cushion the impact of new U.S. tariffs on companies and consumers, Economy ...
Turkish inflation expectations tick up after market turmoil
Turkish inflation is expected to end the year a bit higher than previously expected, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, reflecting fallout from a currency selloff after authorities detained and ...
EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described U.S. Donald Trump’s universal tariffs as a major blow to the world economy and said the European Union was prepared ...
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Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to ...
Norway seeks to negotiate with US over tariffs, PM says
Norway will seek to negotiate with the United States regarding the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told public broadcaster NRK on ...
OECD sees Israeli economic rebound as military conflicts ebb
Israel’s economy looks to rebound over the next two years should geopolitical tensions ease, although the country needs a host of structural reforms to support government finances and sustain ...
Turkish manufacturing sector contracts further in March
Turkey’s manufacturing sector contracted further in March, with output and new orders continuing to ease amid difficult market conditions both domestically and internationally, a survey showed on Wednesday.
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Volvo Cars sales drop 10 per cent in March as EV decline
Volvo Cars sold 70,737 cars in March, down 10 per cent from a year earlier as sales of fully electric cars tumbled, the Sweden-based company said on Wednesday, sending its shares down.
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Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock
President Donald Trump’s move to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports sparked threats of retaliation on Thursday, as companies and governments rushed to count the costs from an ...
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Trump tells Cabinet that Musk will leave soon
US President Donald Trump has told members of his Cabinet and other close contacts that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role, Politico reported ...
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Turkey denounces opposition calls for a day of no shopping
Turkey’s government denounced opposition calls for a mass commercial boycott following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu that sparked nationwide protests, describing them on Wednesday as an economic “...
Judge who barred Le Pen gets police protection as Macron condemns threats
The judge who barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in France’s 2027 presidential election is under police protection after facing death threats and having her home address shared ...
Danish PM arrives in Greenland for three-day visit amid Trump pressure
Denmark’s prime minister landed inGreenlandon Wednesday for talks with the Danish semi-autonomous territory’s incoming government, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated expressions of interest in controlling ...
Israel’s Netanyahu heads to Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins a four-day visit to Hungary on Thursday, defying an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over allegations of war crimes in Gaza as Israel has ...
UK travel ban on ‘violent’ Man City, Chelsea fans during Club World Cup
Around 150 Manchester City and Chelsea fans who have a history of violent conduct will be banned from travelling during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer, ...
Nintendo to reveal Switch 2 details with pricing, launch date in focus
Nintendo (7974.T) is set to reveal details of its Switch 2 this week with investors looking for the pricing and launch date of the successor to the home-portable Switch gaming device.
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Heathrow boss criticised as lawmakers probe shutdown
The boss of Heathrow came under fire for an 18-hour shutdown at the airport last month after an airline representative said he had raised concerns about the hub’s resilience ...