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US president Donald Trump says 50% copper tariff to take effect August 1
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 50% tariff on copper, saying on social media that it would be effective August 1 and that the decision was made after a national security assessment. "Copper is necessary for Semiconductors,...
Donald Trump tariff letters: Sri Lanka, Iraq, Libya among 7 more countries hit with up to 30% duty
The Week
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced seven more tariff letters sent to various nations, bringing the total tally of such letters to 21, so far. The nearly identical two-page letters signed by Trump were sent to leaders of Iraq, Libya,...
RTÉ crèche kitchen ordered to close due to rodent droppings and 'lack of cleaning'
The Journal
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July 9, 2025
THE KITCHEN AND staff canteen of a crèche at the RTÉ studios was ordered to close last month after a “significant” number of rodent droppings were found. The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) served the closure order on Wee Care crèche after an...
Algeria deepens ties with other countries
Business Ghana
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Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, H.E. Prof. Kamal Rezig (third right) with other leaders during the Algeria Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow in Algiers. They are (from left), H.E Ms. Baleka Mbete...
Storm threat moves south of NYC Wednesday ahead of more rain to end week
NBC 4 - New York
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump’s threats to impose high tariffs on countries make U.S. trading partners and investors nervous. But his sector tariffs could hurt consumers and businesses more in the long run. Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum...
Kate Middleton showed true colours with touching message to Wimbledon star
OK!
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July 1, 2025
Ons Jabeur was visibly devastated after her Wimbledon final defeat in 2023, but Kate Middleton showed her true colours by offering a comforting hug during the prize-giving ceremony. The Tunisian tennis star has dealt with even more heartache...
2025 Club World Cup final: All you need to know, tactical analysis of both teams and how to watch
The Athletic
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July 9, 2025
The final for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup is set. After a valiant fight from teams across the globe, from South America, to the Middle East, to Africa, East Asia and Oceania, it is two European titans who collide in the showpiece final on...
Ghana trades carbon credits
Science and Development Network
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[ACCRA, SciDev.Net] Ghana has become the first African country officially to trade carbon credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking a major milestone in international climate cooperation. The country transferred 11,733 tonnes of...
Osun: Adeleke renews commitment to school feeding programme, seeks partnerships
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 8, 2025
Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Tuesday, renewed the government’s commitment to enhancing the O-Meal School Feeding programme, which was birthed since 2006. The governor, who also called on stakeholders and partners for support,...
Bulgarian Breakthrough: Tomova Knocks Out Two-Time Wimbledon Finalist
Novinite
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Viktoriya Tomova achieved a major career win at the start of Wimbledon by eliminating two-time finalist and former world No. 2 Ons Jabeur. The Bulgarian was ahead 7-6(5), 2-0 when the Tunisian retired from the match due to health issues. Tomova...
Trump tells Cabinet next plans for tariffs
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump added to his latest round of tariff announcements on Tuesday, discussing new taxes on copper and other economic points during...
Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Copper, Expands Trade War
StratNews Global
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July 9, 2025
Home United States Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Copper, Expands Trade War One day after he pressured 14 trading partners, including powerhouse U.S. suppliers like South Korea and Japan, with fresh tariff letters, Trump reiterated his threat of...
‘I’m pretty sad’ — Ons Jabeur became emotional before first-round Wimbledon exit due to injury
The Independent Singapore
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July 1, 2025
WIMBLEDON, LONDON: Ons Jabeur, a Tunisian tennis star who reached back-to-back Wimbledon finals in 2022 and 2023, was forced to make an early exit from the same tournament this season during her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova. The...
European Shares Poised For Positive Start Despite Tariff Worries
RTTNews
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July 9, 2025
European stocks are seen opening on a positive note Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at progress in U.S.-EU trade talks. Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House that the EU had been treating the U.S. very nicely...
Tearful Ons Jabeur forced to retire from Wimbledon as London heat takes its toll
IOL
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June 30, 2025
Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur broke down in tears before retiring from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday. Tunisia's Jabeur was trailing 7-6 (7/5), 2-0 when she brought a premature end to her clash with the Bulgarian...
Alex Iwobi: Music-maker, Snapchat joker and a Premier League performer from Arsenal to Fulham
The Athletic
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July 9, 2025
What you see is what you get with Alex Iwobi. Whether it’s his flair in matches or the laughs generated by his Snapchat stories, the Fulham and Nigeria midfielder always comes across as genuine. That is why Iwobi lying back on his sofa for most of...
EasyJet Scotland bound flight from holiday hotspot in 'urgent' diversion
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 30, 2025
A Scotland bound easyJet plane from a holiday hotspot was forced to divert due to an emergency. The flight, from Tunisia, was diverted to Birmingham on June 29 so a passenger could receive treatment. It later continued on to Glasgow, arriving in...
Glasgow Airport easyJet flight from holiday hotspot in 'urgent' diversion
Glasgow Live
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June 30, 2025
An easyJet flight bound for Glasgow Airport was diverted so a passenger could receive “urgent” medical care. The flight, from Tunisia, was diverted to Birmingham on Sunday (June 29) so a passenger could receive treatment. It later continued on to...
25% tariff on Japan, South Korea: Is Trump turning allies into aliens?
Firstpost
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July 8, 2025
With 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, US President Donald Trump has continued punishing allies and rewarding traditional adversaries. Trump on Monday sent out letters to 14 countries to announce new tariffs on them as the waiver on...
Factbox-Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?
Yahoo Finance
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as...