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Donald Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs: Did Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace really predict the trade wars? | World News

Once upon a time, in a galaxy not so far away, an orange-tinted Palpatine stood in a rose garden and declared economic war on half the planet. On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump emerged from political semi-retirement to announce a sweeping new tariff regime. The internet’s response? Memes. Glorious memes. The Senate Would Revoke Their […]

A ‘squeaky’ feat: Rat breaks world record for detecting landmines

Ronin, African giant pouched rat, sets Guinness World Record for detecting most landmines, saving lives in Cambodia (Image credit: Belgian organisation APOPO website) A rat trained to detect landmines in Cambodia has established a new global record by discovering more than 100 explosive devices and unexploded munitions, announced a charity organisation on Friday.Since beginning work […]

UK spy agency MI5 reveals fruity secrets in new show

KEW: For the first time in MI5’s 115-year history, the famous UK spy agency is revealing some of its secrets in a London show featuring confessions from double agents and James Bond-like gadgets.Under the spotlight is Karl Muller, one of the first major enemies captured by the domestic intelligence agency in 1915, and his fruity […]

UK invests £20 million in flying taxis and drone services

The UK government has committed £20 million ($25.8 million) to support commercial drone services and the development of “flying taxis.” The initiative aims to advance new technologies and streamline regulations, potentially allowing air taxis to operate by 2028.The transport ministry announced that £16.5 million will be allocated to the Civil Aviation Authority from 2025-26 to […]

Tesla under attack— and Elon Musk says he knows who’s behind it

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that rising attacks on Tesla owners and businesses are being fueled by political rhetoric.In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier on Special Report Thursday, Musk argued that the real culprits are not just the individuals carrying out acts of vandalism but those spreading anti-Tesla narratives.“The real problem is […]

‘We’re all shocked — shocked!’: Hilary Clinton bashes Donald Trump over Signal war chat leak

Hilary Clinton bashes Donald Trump Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a sharp critique of the Trump administration’s handling of national security, with reference to Yemen war chat leaks involving the chief editor of the Atlantic, in an opinion piece published by The New York Times.Clinton specifically condemns the reported use of […]

Dramatic lightning illuminates Washington skies as thunderstorms roll in – Watch

Thunderstorm in Washington Intense thunderstorms swept across western Washington on Wednesday night, lighting up the regional skies with electrical displays.The storms brought substantial rainfall, causing localised urban flooding, whilst hail fell across the Puget Sound area. KOMO news chief meteorologist Shannon O’Donnell reported hail measuring 0.9 inches over the Olympics.Lightning strikes caused significant damage to […]

South Korean family goes missing on Grand Canyon–Las Vegas road trip

Jiyeon Lee, aged 33, along with her mother Taehee Kim, 59, and aunt Junghee Kim, 54, went missing. (Image Credit: Coconino County Sheriff’s Office) A South Korean family visiting the United States has been missing for over a week after leaving the Grand Canyon on a road trip . Jiyeon Lee, aged 33, along with […]

‘They laugh at us’: Why Trump’s 1987 interview is resurfacing amid tariff move

Video of US President Donald Trump’s 1987 interview with CNN’s Larry King has resurfaced online amid his sweeping reciprocal tariffs on “Liberation Day.”In the interview, Trump expressed America’s declining global standing while repeatedly criticising the trade policies.Trump said, “I was tired, and I think a lot of other people are tired of watching other countries […]

Pakistan: Militants make March deadliest month in a decade

More than 100 deadly attacks in Pakistan by Islamist militants and separatist rebels made March the deadliest month over a decade with 335 people killed, a think tank reported Thursday.Of the deaths, 228 were caused by militant groups, according to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) think tank. They […]