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Trump jolts allies, foes and markets with tariff blitz
Countries vowed on Thursday to hit back at US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught, but left the door open to negotiations as markets tumbled over fears his trade war would damage the world economy.
France says EU to target US online services after Trump tariffs
The European Union is "ready for a trade war" with the United States and plans to "attack online services" in response to Donald Trump's new tariffs, the French government spokeswoman said Thursday.
Tsunoda vows to bring 'something different' after Red Bull promotion
Yuki Tsunoda vowed on Thursday to bring "something different" to Red Bull after his sudden promotion ahead of his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
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, saying his endorsement of a social media post criticising the move "speaks for itself".
Experts accuse 54 top Nicaragua officials of grave abuses
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, his wife, and dozens of senior officials were responsible for arbitrary detentions, torture and extrajudicial executions, a report by UN experts said Thursday.
Remains of 30th victim of Los Angeles fires found
The death toll from the fires that ravaged Los Angeles in January has risen to at least 30 after the remains of another victim were discovered, local authorities said.
EU to target US online services after Trump tariffs: France
The European Union is "ready for a trade war" with the United States and plans to "attack online services" in response to Donald Trump's new tariffs, the French government spokeswoman said Thursday.
How Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs will impact China
US President Donald Trump has slapped punishing new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, deepening a trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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.
Search for long-missing flight MH370 suspended: Malaysia minister
The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended, Kuala Lumpur's transport minister said, more than a decade after the plane went missing.
Europe hits out at Trump tariffs, keeps door open for talks
European leaders hit out Thursday against sweeping new US tariffs, with the EU saying it was ready to respond with countermeasures while opening the door for last-ditch negotiations.
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.
Lawson vows to prove he belongs in F1 after shock of Red Bull axing
Liam Lawson said Thursday he was determined to prove he belongs in Formula One following what he called the "tough" surprise of being axed by Red Bull after just two races.
Australia sweats through hottest 12 months on record: official data
Australia has just sweltered through its hottest 12 months on record, a weather official said Thursday, a period of drenching floods, tropical cyclones and mass coral bleaching.
Livestock theft is central to jihadist economy in west Africa
Musa was asleep in the village of Dusuman in northeast Nigeria when he was awoken by a sharp burst of gunfire and Boko Haram stole his main source of livelihood -- his livestock.
South African artist champions hyenas in 'eco-queer' quest
They are often disparaged as ugly, sly and cruel scavengers but for South African artist Hannelie Coetzee, hyenas are symbols of female power and the normalisation of queerness.
Danish PM in 'unity' Greenland visit amid US takeover threats
Denmark's prime minister will aim to shore up a united front with Greenland on Thursday during a visit to the autonomous territory, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to take over.
Taiwan says US tariffs 'highly unreasonable'
US President Donald Trump's tariffs were "highly unreasonable" and the government planned to start "serious negotiations" with Washington, Taipei said Thursday.
Lawson says ruthless Red Bull axing was 'tough to hear'
Liam Lawson said Thursday his confidence was intact but admitted it was "tough" to be told by Red Bull that they were axing him after just two races of the season.
Heat humble Celtics for sixth straight win, Thunder roll on
The Miami Heat ended Boston's nine-game NBA winning streak with a 124-103 victory that pushed the reigning champion Celtics further behind Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland -- who rallied to beat New York on Wednesday.
Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs
US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and foes alike, sending markets into a tailspin and upending decades-long free trade norms.
Japan says US tariffs 'extremely regrettable', may break WTO rules
Japan slammed Thursday as "extremely regrettable" US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, saying they may break WTO rules and the two countries' trade agreement.
South Koreans anxious, angry as court to rule on impeached president
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule Friday on whether to strip impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol of office over his abortive declaration of martial law which plunged the country into political chaos.
Juve at in-form Roma with Champions League in the balance
Juventus' bid to salvage Champions League football from their deeply disappointing Serie A campaign will be seriously tested on Sunday night at red-hot Roma as the battle for a top-four spot hots up.
Injuries put undermanned Bayern's title bid to the test
Away at in-form Augsburg on Friday, Bayern Munich's hopes of winning the Bundesliga title will depend on how they manage an injury crisis ripping through the club.
Ovechkin scores 892nd goal -- three away from Gretzky's NHL record
Washington star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal on Wednesday to move three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 as his Capitals fell 5-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Australian former rugby star Petaia signs for NFL's Chargers
Former Australia rugby union back Jordan Petaia was on Wednesday signed by the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing during trials.
China says opposes new US tariffs, vows 'countermeasures'
China on Thursday said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports and vowed "countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests".
Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch
What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening meeting of US sprinting legend Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series.
Heat humble Celtics for sixth straight win, Cavs top Knicks
The Miami Heat ended Boston's nine-game NBA winning streak with a 124-103 victory that pushed the reigning champion Celtics further behind Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland -- who rallied to beat New York on Wednesday.
Quake-hit Myanmar's junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, six days after the country ruled by his armed forces was pummelled by a devastating earthquake.
New Spielberg, Nolan films teased at CinemaCon
Hollywood studio Universal Pictures on Wednesday teased new movies from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, while showcasing footage from its upcoming sequels "Jurassic World Rebirth" and "Wicked: For Good" at the CinemaCon event.