The European Union has shelved countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for a
further six months after reaching a framework trade agreement.
Efforts are ongoing for the sides to issue a joint statement but
officials say that a baseline tariff rate of 15 percent on European
exports is now in effect.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Hungary poorest EU country
Hungary has fallen to the bottom of the European Union in terms of living standards. New data shows households there consume less than in any other EU country. Pablo Gutierrez report from Budapest
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With Eye On China, Philippine's Marcos Begins India Visit, Navies Carry Out Joint Sail in South China Sea
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting comes just as the Indian and Philippine navies completed their first-ever joint sail in the contested South China Sea.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting comes just as the Indian and Philippine navies completed their first-ever joint sail in the contested South China Sea.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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Pakistan debunks Ukrainian President Zelensky's claims
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Pakistan has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's allegations that Pakistani mercenaries are involved in the war in Ukraine.
The accusation comes against the backdrop of Islamabad's growing economic cooperation with Russia in a bid to ease the country's economic woes.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's allegations that Pakistani mercenaries are involved in the war in Ukraine.
The accusation comes against the backdrop of Islamabad's growing economic cooperation with Russia in a bid to ease the country's economic woes.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force
A treaty between France and the UK targeting illegal crossings between the two countries has now come into force.
The International Office for Migration estimates that at least 82 migrants died trying to cross the English Channel in 2024, with at least 18 more fatalities so far this year.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Russia says no longer ‘bound’ by nuclear treaty with US
Russia announced it will no longer abide by the nuclear treaty with the US limiting use t of intermediate-range missiles that they signed nearly four decades ago. The move came days after US President Donald Trump ordered to reposition two nuclear submarines to the "appropriate regions" near Russia, mounting pressure on the Kremlin to stop the war in Ukraine. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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UK-FRANCE MIGRANT DEAL BEGINS
A migrant returns deal between the UK and France is coming into force.
The so-called 'one in, one out' arrangement will see some migrants arriving in the UK on small boats detained and returned to France.
In exchange, the UK will accept an equivalent number of asylum seekers from France with ties to Britain.
The government says the pilot scheme will act as a deterrent to illegal migration - critics say it won't work.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper won't say exactly how many returns are likely to take place.
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The so-called 'one in, one out' arrangement will see some migrants arriving in the UK on small boats detained and returned to France.
In exchange, the UK will accept an equivalent number of asylum seekers from France with ties to Britain.
The government says the pilot scheme will act as a deterrent to illegal migration - critics say it won't work.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper won't say exactly how many returns are likely to take place.
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India says "will safeguard national interests" after Trump threatens high tariffs
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India has reiterated that it will take any steps necessary to protect its national interest after President Donald Trump threatened to impose very high tariffs.
He is accusing India of profiting off of cheap Russian oil.
Ishan Garg tells us more about the potential impact of these tariffs.
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Monday, August 4, 2025
India says Trump plans to raise tariffs "unjustified"
India's foreign ministry has described US President Trump's declaration that he would "substantially" raise tariffs on imports from India, as "unjustified and unreasonable."
President Trump claimed that India is profiting by reselling cheap Russian oil on the open market.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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TX Gov threatens to expel Democratic lawmakers who fled state over redistricting maps
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to expel and criminally charge Democratic lawmakers who fled the state, impeding a vote on new congressional maps. He has given them until 3pm central time to return. It's a major escalation in tensions over the new maps - which would strip Democrats of five congressional seats ahead of 2026 midterm elections. Toni Waterman has more.
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Tesla awards Musk $29bn in shares
Telsa is awarding Elon Musk shares worth around $29 billion, in a move
it's described as a "good faith" payout.
It comes after an earlier multi-billion dollar package was struck down
by a judge.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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it's described as a "good faith" payout.
It comes after an earlier multi-billion dollar package was struck down
by a judge.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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THINK TANK CLAIMS BEIJING PRESSURING STUDENTS AND LECTURERS AT UK UNIVERSITIES
A think tank which monitors China's relationship with the UK has found Chinese university students are being asked to spy on classmates — and Chinese lecturers pressured into avoiding discussion of contentious issues.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Uganda Scrambles as Trump Tariffs Bite
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Uganda is in urgent talks with the United States to avoid tough new trade and visa restrictions.
Washington says Kampala's trade practices are unbalanced – but Uganda disputes the figures.
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Beirut marks five years since devastating port explosion
Lebanon is marking five years since the devastating port explosion that killed 235 people in Beirut.
More than 6,500 people were injured in the blast which destroyed homes, businesses, and historic neighbourhoods.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Orbán Trails Former Insider Ahead of 2026 Vote
A new poll shows Hungary's longtime prime minister Victor Orban is losing more ground to a former government insider.
Analysts say this is the most serious challenge Orbán has faced since taking power in 2010.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Europe wildfire emissions hit new records
Emissions caused by wildfires have already set new records in Europe this year.
More than 1,300 fires have been detected since January with major
blazes seen in Cyprus, Greece and Turkey over recent weeks.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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More than 1,300 fires have been detected since January with major
blazes seen in Cyprus, Greece and Turkey over recent weeks.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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New Funding Targets Illegal Immigration To The UK
The UK government is spending an extra 100 million pounds ($132 million) to try and reduce illegal immigration from Europe.
The money will be used to target small boat crossings in the English Channel, by providing new technology and around 300 more National Crime Agency officers.
The funds will also go towards supporting the pilot of a new 'one-in-one-out' returns agreement with France.
Rob Bates - from the Centre for Migration Control - welcomes the extra funding, but fears it won't solve the deeper roots of the problem…
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Israel considers military escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas has no interest in reaching a ceasefire as reports suggest that the Israeli government is considering expanding military operations in Gaza
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war through oil purchases
The US is increasing its pressure on India to stop buying oil from Russia, with a top aide of President Donald Trump accusing India of financing Moscow's war in Ukraine.
India's ministry of external affairs has said "it has nothing to say" on the comments
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Friday, August 1, 2025
Trump positions 2 nuclear submarines in response to Medvedev threats
Donald Trump has positioned two nuclear submarines in what he calls "appropriate regions", after a Russian official's social media post about a possible escalation with the United States.
The US president has threatened to impose sanctions on Russia if it fails to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The US president has threatened to impose sanctions on Russia if it fails to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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