U.S. trims tariffs on Bangladesh to 19%
Bangladesh’s key export-earning ready-made garments made from cotton and synthetic fibres imported from the U.S. would enjoy zero reciprocal duty unde…
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UK’s Starmer refuses to quit amid growing furor over Epstein scandal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his party on Monday he would fight for his job, rejecting calls to resign, even by the leader of his party in Scot…
Ghislaine Maxwell prepared to speak ‘unfiltered truth’ about Epstein if Trump grants clemency, lawyer says – live
Lawyer for Epstein associate says Trump and Clinton are ‘innocent of any wrongdoing’ and Maxwell ‘alone’ can explain why, in exchange for freedomGhisl…
Australian politics live: Minns defends police actions at protest in ‘impossible situation’; Plibersek says videos from scene ‘very concerning’
Fallout begins after violent scenes in Sydney. Follow the latest news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW premier, …
Starmer tells Labour MPs he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for him to resign – UK politics live
Prime minister addresses parliamentary Labour party amid Mandelson scandal falloutScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls on Keir Starmer to stand do…
Beloved LA taco shop makes surprise cameo in Bad Bunny’s half-time show
Owner of Villa’s Tacos said the rapper loved their restaurant and asked the business to join his Super Bowl performanceA beloved Los Angeles taqueria …
Australia Visit by President Herzog of Israel Prompts Protest
Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooti…
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s ‘Iron Maiden’ PM rises – again
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's passion for heavy metal earned her the moniker "Iron Maiden". She's also called the "Iron Lady", and is perce…
Keir Starmer’s Allies Rally Around Him Amid Pressure to Resign as Britain’s Prime Minister
The leader of the Scottish Labour Party called on Mr. Starmer to quit amid turmoil over an ambassador with close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Potential su…
‘Rayner for leader’ site proves race to succeed Starmer is well under way
Allies of leading candidates keen to tout credentials but others despair at options at top of Labour party• Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly…
Prince William Visits Saudi Arabia for Delicate Diplomacy
The heir to the British throne will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Britain and Saudi Arabia look to strengthen ties.
Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise
Cap-busting tax hike will be embarrassing for the party, which has made low council tax a priorityReform-led Worcestershire county council is likely t…
King Charles ‘ready to support’ U.K. police in ex-prince Andrew misconduct probe related to Epstein files
According to the BBC, emails released in the U.S. indicate Andrew forwarded reports to Epstein, including one from November 2010 sent by his then Indi…
Queensland government to introduce new gun control laws criticised as ‘weakest in Australia’
Under proposed changes in response to Bondi terror attack, only Australian citizens will be able to obtain a gun licence, with no cap on number of wea…
Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days
Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the doorThe most senior civil servant in Downing S…
Troubles-rooted play Sapling wins Women’s prize for playwriting
Judges, including Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner, praise Georgina Duncan’s play as the kind ‘producers dream of and audiences yearn to watch…
Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Second Prison Sentence and Ends Hunger Strike
The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to seven more years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said.
Five Years After Myanmar Coup, ‘Even Hope Has Become a Risk’
The country’s cities have been spared the violence of a hard-fought civil war. But as the economy has hollowed out, many urbanites have become despera…
Japan's Iron Lady: What will Takaichi do with her landslide win?
Takaichi Sanae’s Liberal Democratic Party turning the wobbly coalition she inherited back in October as Japan’s first woman prime minister into a land…
Sebastien Lai: Father's release must precede normalisation with UK, all nations 'who love freedom'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Sebastien Lai, son of Hong Kong's media tycoon and pro‑democracy activist Jimmy Lai. He describes his 78-year-old f…
Allies Back Keir Starmer Amid Pressure to Resign Over Epstein Turmoil
Senior U.K. ministers closed ranks after a senior Labour politician urged the prime minister to step down over a scandal involving an ambassador with …
Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank
The security cabinet took actions that make it easier for Jews to buy land in the territory. Critics say the changes violate the Oslo Accords and inte…
Prominent Venezuelan opposition politician detained hours after release
Prosecutor claims Juan Pablo Guanipa was re-arrested due to non-compliance with terms of releaseOne of Venezuela’s most prominent opposition politicia…
Cuba implements emergency measures to save fuel under US pressure
Cuba on Monday implemented new emergency measures designed to save fuel in response to the energy blockade imposed by the United States which is havin…
Ilia Malinin, Who Led the U.S. to Gold, Is Bringing Ice Skating Back Into the Limelight
Ilia Malinin, who led the United States to a team gold medal at the Winter Olympics and will now vie for his own, is testing the physical limits of wh…
Italian reporters to protest over boss’s gaffe-filled Olympic commentary
Director of state broadcaster Rai Sport welcomed viewers to wrong stadium and mistook Italian actor for Mariah CareySports journalists at the Italian …
Two senior Norwegian diplomats being investigated over Epstein links
Financial crimes squad investigate husband and wife in connection to alleged relationship with late sex offenderTwo high-profile diplomats are under i…
Venezuela’s top prosecutor orders the arrest of opposition leader’s ally, hours after his release
Venezuela’s top prosecutor says his office has requested the arrest of Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of opposition leader María Corina Machado
Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine, including child
Six people were hurt in the attack on the region, which has been a frequent target of attacks in the nearly four-year war that started with Russia…
India: Justin Bieber ‘lookalike’ goes viral
🔥Suraj Chavan, known for his 2010s Bieber-style hair, has 4.5M followers and shot to fame after winning Bigg Boss Marathi S5 in 2024 ✨He’s back in the…
Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein
The Ministry announced Mona Juul's resignation on February 8, in the evening, days after she was suspended as Norway's ambassador to Jordan
Jimmy Lai: will Hong Kong media tycoon die in jail? – The Latest
The media mogul and prominent pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong for national security offences. H…