US targets Brazil with new tariffs over trade practices
The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.
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US university sells dead bodies to navy for Israeli military training
The AJ+ documentary series Direct From investigates connections between body donations and Israeli military programmes.
Canada seeks USMCA renewal for 16 years, sector tariff discussions
Trade discussions between the two countries have been frozen since late last year.
UN tells world to brace for extreme weather as El Nino looms
Potential impacts, including floods, drought and heatwaves, could 'hit even harder' this year, UN chief warns.
Could Russia hit northern Europe if it gained control of Arctic’s Bear Gap?
Norwegian defence minister warns Russia could pose a grave risk and must not be allowed to control the corridor.
At least nine people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force.
Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks
Trump says he persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, seeking to prevent a wider war in Lebanon.
Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans
US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office
Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.
Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential election
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.
Iran war live: Trump talks to Hezbollah, Israel as Lebanon fighting surges
Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says 'time' to say 'no' to Trump and continue striking Hezbollah in Lebanon.
US court upholds injunction against Trump policy banning transgender troops
The decision was split, allowing the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting.
Denmark gets new government as Greenland crisis persists
End of election deadlock will see PM Frederiksen continue her stewardship of response to Trump's Greenland lust.
Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens
Hundreds have protested in central Kenya against a US-funded plan to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola there.
Protesters call on Kenyan government to halt femicide crisis
Advocacy groups have given the government 40 days to intervene to deal with the plague of gender-based violence.
Armenian PM rejects Russia’s demand for EU referendum as relations nosedive
Russia is raising the pressure on Armenia as traditional ally looks to the West.
Trump halts $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid bipartisan backlash
The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.
Former election clerk Tina Peters released after Trump pressure campaign
Peters had been sentenced to nine years in state prison after allowing access to Colorado state voting machines.
Indian PM Modi meets Myanmar military gov’t leader in New Delhi
Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is best way forward.
‘Spoiled insulin’: Sudan war disrupts drug supplies, fuelling smuggling
As the conflict destroys local production, Sudanese patients are forced to rely on expensive, smuggled medicines.