​US stocks crater on fears Trump tariffs could trigger recession

US stocks cratered on Thursday amid concerns that Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs could push the economy into recession.  The Dow plunged more than a thousand points in early trade … while the S&P was headed for its worst day in two years. Toni Waterman has more.

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NEW YORK MAYOR TO LAUNCH 'INDEPENDENT' REELECTION BID

New York Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he will seek re-election for City Hall as an independent, rather than as a candidate for the Democratic Party.

During his administration, Adams has faced several challenges, including corruption charges that were later dropped.

Mitch McCann reports:

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US layoffs worst since pandemic amid DOGE cuts

Layoffs of workers reached the third highest level in recent US
history last month, largely driven by the reduction in federal
employees.

The cost-cutting by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency
slashed around 216,000 jobs in March.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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India says 'studying opportunities' arising from US tariffs

India has downplayed the impact of the levy of reciprocal taxes by the US, saying it is studying 'opportunities' that new taxes present.

Donald Trump announced tariffs of more than 26% for India - lower than most Asian economies will face.

Neha Poonia has more.

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NATO calls for more lethal alliance

NATO's Secretary-General has called for a stronger, fairer and more
lethal military alliance.

The comments come as foreign ministers are convening at NATO
headquarters for a two day meeting.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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Uganda's Refugee Program Faces Crisis as Donors Pull Out

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Uganda's open door policy for refugees is facing a crisis after International funders indicated they would end their support in June.

The East African country hosts more than 1.8million refugees, with the programs all dependent on donor funding.

Isabel  Nakirya reports

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Israeli strikes on Syrian airbases a ‘warning for the future’ - Defence Minister

Israel's air force launched a series of airstrikes in Syria overnight, with the country's defense minister saying they were designed to serve as a "warning" to the new government in Damascus. 

From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray has more. 

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EU says US tariffs are "major bow to the world economy"

The head of the European Union says the new US tariffs are a "major bow to the world economy".

Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would be preparing countermeasures in response to the sweeping import taxes announced by President Trump.

Ross Cullen reports.

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President Trump's global tariffs include 26 per cent reciprocal tariff for India

As part of President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs, the US is imposing a reciprocal tariff of 26 per cent on India, despite New Delhi's efforts to try to get some relief from the trade policy.

President Trump described Indian prime minister Narendra Modi as "a great friend", but said he hasn't been treating the US "right".

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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EU VOWS 'UNITED RESPONSE' TO TARIFFS

The European Union is vowing a united response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports to the United States.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU has a 'strong plan' for retaliation if necessary.

The White House says the measures will make international trade fairer for the US - and encourage domestic manufacturing.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says tariffs on Australian goods don't make sense.

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China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation

INTRO: China is promising to hit back after Donald Trump announced a new 34% tariff on goods from China, on top of an existing 20 per cent levy.

Asian markets are feeling the heat - with Hong Kong stocks falling 1.6 percent to a six-week low. South Korea's Kospi benchmark slid 2.7 per cent to a three-month low while Japan's Nikkei 225 index plunged 4.4 per cent in the opening minutes of trading on Thursday. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Trump predicts "complaints" about his tariffs plan

US president Donald Trump predicts there will be "complaints"
following his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on goods entering
the country.

He's placing at least a 10% duty on all imports, with that figure
increasing for nations who charge higher rates on US goods.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump announces sweeping tariffs on all imports

US president Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on all
imports entering the United States.

A baseline duty of 10% will be levied against all countries, along
with "reciprocal" tariffs on 100 nations with some of the highest
import taxes on US goods.

They include allies and trading partners the European Union, Japan and India.

Additionally, a 25% duty will start in the coming hours on all
foreign-made cars entering the US.

The president detailed the plan for reciprocal tariffs.

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President Trump believes the tariffs will settle a trade imbalance
with many nations.

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Guterres expresses concern at Israel's plans to expand its military ops in Gaza

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says he is
concerned about a recent announcement by Israel of a major expansion
of the military's operation in Gaza which also involves the seizure of
large areas of land that would be "incorporated into Israel's security
zones."
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz made the announcement on
Wednesday and says the operation would also include a "arge-scale
evacuation of Gaza's population.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

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​Free measles vaccine clinics in Texas close due to federal funding cuts as outbreak spreads

Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics in Texas have been shut down due to federal spending cuts - this as a measles outbreak in the state deepens. Toni Waterman has more.

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White House costing Greenland takeover

The White House is reportedly drawing up an assessment of how much it
would cost to take over control of Greenland.

President Donald Trump has set his sights on acquiring the island as a
way to shore up US security.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Federal charges against Eric Adams dropped

A U.S Federal judge has dismissed the criminal corruption case against
New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The court's decision comes just two months after the Trump
administration first announced plans to have the charges dropped.
Adams pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.
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"LIBERATION DAY" ARRIVES, TRUMP TO SET SWEEPING RECIPROCAL TARIFFS

Donald Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday afternoon — a day he's dubbed 'Liberation Day,' promising that America will no longer be taken advantage of by foreign partners.

The President has already implemented a range of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking immediate backlash.

Mitch McCann reports:

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IDF expands Gaza ground offensive

Israel has announced it is expanding military operations in Southern Gaza. The announcement comes after fresh evacuation orders to large swathes of area near Rafah - the southern most city in the strip close to the border with Egypt. 

From Tel Aviv Trent Murray has more. 

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Amnesty International Urges Hungary to Arrest Netanyahu During Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Hungary today for a five-day visit, despite an International Criminal Court issuing a warrant for his arrest.

Human rights groups say failing to arrest Netanyahu would undermine Hungary's position in international justice and disrespect victims of the alleged crimes.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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