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Trump takes aim at US Fed as import drop lifts economy
The president used new data to criticise America’s central bank ahead of a decision on interest rates.
Dating safety app Tea suspends messaging after hack
Messaging has been turned off on the women’s dating safety app Tea, following a hack which has exposed thousands of members’ images, posts and comments.
A mistaken elevator, frantic emails and a run for help – how New York shooting unfolded
Workers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people.
Trump says Epstein ‘stole’ young women from his Mar-a-Lago spa
Trump told reporters his falling out with Epstein was due to the disgraced financier poaching his employees.
Watch: Buildings shake and people take shelter after tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.
Hawaiians cram roads away from coasts as tsunami waves arrive
Following early warnings to evacuate coastal areas, thousands of Hawaiians head for higher ground – for many it isn’t the first time.
No deal on China tariffs until Trump says yes: Bessent
China’s trade negotiator said both sides agreed to push to preserve a trade war truce.
Police looking for five suspects charged in viral Cincinnati brawl
Vice-President JD Vance, Elon Musk and others have commented on footage of a melee in the Ohio city.
Merger could create first coast-to-coast US freight railroad
Union Pacific agrees to buy Norfolk Southern, establishing a $250bn colossus with 50,000 miles of track.
Trump’s ex-lawyer Emil Bove confirmed as appeals court judge
Allegations by three whistleblowers were not enough to halt the appointment of from clearing the Senate.
US companies up against ‘nightmare’ tariff wall
Businesses both small and large are already reckoning with Trump’s tariffs, and new levies are set to start this week.
New York gunman was targeting NFL but went to wrong office, mayor says
Four people were killed when a gunman stormed a skyscraper on Monday evening and opened fire.
How Trump’s loathing for wind turbines started with a Scottish court battle
The US president is a vocal critic of wind energy – and it’s a loathing which began in Aberdeenshire.
Mining billionaire welcomes Trump tariffs on copper
Robert Friedland of Ivanhoe Mines told the BBC the 50% tariffs would help re-establish the US copper mining industry.
Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump
The US president says there is “no reason” for waiting amid little sign of progress towards peace.
Stalker of US basketball star Caitlin Clark jailed
Michael Lewis, 55, sent the WNBA star hundreds of threats, forcing her to disguise herself in public.
Trump discusses whisky tariffs and Gaza with Scotland’s Swinney
The two leaders met ahead of the US president’s new golf course opening in Aberdeenshire.
US set to scrap landmark finding that sets limit on carbon emission
Experts warn the move will severely curb the federal government’s ability to combat climate change.
Who are the winners and losers in US-EU trade deal?
Carmakers, consumers and European solidarity – a look at who is up and who is down due to the latest tariffs.
Watch: New York in shock after fatal office shooting
A New York City police officer is among the four people killed in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan high-rise building.
‘So terrifying’ – New Yorkers describe scrambling for cover in rush-hour shooting
Nearby workers fled and took cover after gunfire broke out in one of the city’s busiest areas.
Coach Deion Sanders ‘cured from cancer’ after bladder surgery
There had been rumours that the University of Colorado Boulder football coach intended to resign for health reasons.
Trump cites Murdoch’s age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case
Trump’s lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares”.
US begins preparing Qatari jet to be used as Air Force One
The aircraft – valued at $400m – is being donated by Qatar as an “unconditional gift”, with any retrofitting costs being borne by the US government.
The US-EU trade deal in numbers – how it compares to UK deal
Donald Trump has struck an agreement with the European Union to reduce tariffs – what will that mean for the UK?
The ‘hero’ policeman who died saving lives during NYC skyscraper shooting
Didarul Islam, 36, a father who had migrated to the US from Bangladesh, is among four people killed.
Police officer among four dead in shooting at New York City office building
Authorities say Shane Devon Tamura travelled across the country from Las Vegas to open fire inside the skyscraper.
Suspect faces terrorism charges in stabbing of 11 at Walmart in Michigan
Investigators are yet to reveal a motive for Saturday afternoon’s attack in Traverse City.
US man who killed Palestinian-American boy dies in prison
Joseph Czuba had served three months of his 53-year sentence when he died in custody in Illinois.