How Europe can teach Trump a hard lesson on free trade
Donald Trump called it “Liberation Day”. Last week, with characteristic theatricality, the United States president unleashed a barrage of tariffs on America’s trading partners:...
Pentagon chief says US could ‘revive’ Panama bases to secure canal
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday floated the idea of US troops returning to Panama to “secure” its strategically vital canal, a suggestion...
House bill restricting US-China partnerships between universities advances as Democrats lay low
A Republican bill that could severely limit partnerships between American and Chinese universities is making its way through the US Congress – this time...
Cherished Irish tradition of thatching roofs is dying out. A new school aims to fix that
Published: 4:15am, 10 Apr 2025Updated: 7:55am, 10 Apr 2025 A new school in Ireland is training up a fresh generation of thatchers in a...
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis in surprise visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla paid a surprise visit to Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday, despite having officially postponed the audience due...
Over 150 Chinese mercenaries fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine on Wednesday expanded on its claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia’s invading army, saying it had gathered detailed...
China and Mexico cited by US for financial networks enabling fentanyl trafficking
Published: 2:41am, 10 Apr 2025Updated: 3:15am, 10 Apr 2025 China and Mexico are the leading players in a robust and sophisticated global financial system...
Trump raises China tariffs to 125%, pauses those on most other nations for 90 days
Amid a global market meltdown, US President Donald Trump announced a further tariff hike on imports from China – to 125 per cent –...
Man detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on Uygurs for China
Published: 1:28am, 10 Apr 2025Updated: 3:10am, 10 Apr 2025 A Swedish court on Wednesday ordered the detention of a man suspected of spying on...