Temu and Shein drop US ad spending as they face tariffs on even small sales

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E-tailers also hiking prices after Donald Trump ends ‘de minimis’ exemption for cheap shipments from China and Hong Kong

Temu and Shein are cutting back their spending on US social media advertising as they lose an exemption on tariffs for many of their shipments from China and Hong Kong.

The online e-tailers, both of which ship low-priced China-made goods direct to US shoppers, had been on an ad spree until recently. But under an executive order from Donald Trump, as of 2 May their sales valued at under $800 will no longer be exempt from US tariffs.

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Sydney hospital where two children died recently is at risk of failure, scathing report finds

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Report accusing Northern Beaches hospital of not taking sufficient actions to stop risks comes as parents of baby who died after waiting for caesarean speak out

A controversial hospital where two children have recently died is accused of failing to meet healthcare standards and is at risk of failure.

In a scathing report from the New South Wales auditor general, the operators of Sydney’s Northern Beaches hospital are accused of not taking sufficient actions to stop clinical safety risks.

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Russian missiles hit Sumy civilians as military held ceremony, soldier says – The Washington Post

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  1. Russian missiles hit Sumy civilians as military held ceremony, soldier says  The Washington Post
  2. Palm Sunday Attack Leaves Sumy Residents Doubtful of a Ukraine-Russia Cease-Fire  The New York Times
  3. Analysis: Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan  CNN
  4. In the Ukrainian city of Sumy, life goes on despite the constant threat of attack  AP News
  5. US Derails G-7 Condemnation of Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine  Bloomberg.com
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Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – Politico

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  1. Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely  Politico
  2. Why Israel is expanding its frontiers into Gaza, Lebanon and Syria  AP News
  3. Israeli troops will remain in Gaza buffer zones indefinitely, Defense Minister Katz says  Fox News
  4. Memories and Mourning as Israel Annexes Rafah  Inkstick
  5. Israeli troops will remain in Gaza 'security zones' after war, minister says  BBC
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‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power – The New York Times

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  1. ‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power  The New York Times
  2. Puerto Rico slammed by island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend  The Independent
  3. Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend  CNN
  4. Puerto Rico power outage leaves most of the island in the dark ahead of Easter weekend  CBS News
  5. Puerto Rico goes completely dark after another islandwide power outage  NBC News
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International tourism to America under threat – Axios

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  1. International tourism to America under threat  Axios
  2. America used to fire the world’s imagination – but now the cultural conversation is being silenced | Van Badham  The Guardian
  3. Tourists Are Avoiding the U.S. It’s a Problem for the Oil Market.  Barron's
  4. ‘It’s like our friend started a fist fight with us’: These Europeans are skipping US travel  CNN
  5. U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away  Fortune
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‘Who is going to face Mr Trump’: Canada leaders’ debate dominated by US crisis

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Mark Carney’s Liberals have surged in the polls since Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada, scuppering Conservative calls for change after Trudeau era

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the key question in Canada’s upcoming election is who is best to deal with Donald Trump as he faced his Conservative rival in a French-language leaders’ debate on Wednesday.

Opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said during the debate Canada needs change after a decade of Liberal party rule and Carney is just like his predecessor, Justin Trudeau. Carney responded: “Mr Poilievre is not Justin Trudeau. I’m not Justin Trudeau either. In this election the question is who is going to face Mr Trump.”

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Serbian president plans to join Putin’s WWII victory parade in Moscow despite EU warning – AP News

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  1. Serbian president plans to join Putin’s WWII victory parade in Moscow despite EU warning  AP News
  2. 'It's 2025 not 1939!' EU threats over Russia Victory Day draws backlash  Responsible Statecraft
  3. Slovak Premier Slams EU’s Kallas for Call to Cancel Moscow Trip  Bloomberg.com
  4. Slovakia's Fico to attend Moscow's WWII parade despite EU warnings  Euronews.com
  5. EU to ban Serbia if president joins Putin’s victory parade  The Telegraph
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French-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis – DW

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  1. French-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis  DW
  2. French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions  BBC
  3. France expels 12 Algerian officials as row over alleged kidnapping escalates  The Guardian
  4. France to expel 12 Algerian diplomats, recall ambassador amid escalating tensions  France 24
  5. Why is it so difficult for France and Algeria to stabilize their relationship?  Le Monde.fr
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Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – AP News

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  1. Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely  AP News
  2. Israeli troops will remain in Gaza 'security zones' after war, minister says  BBC
  3. IDF says it has captured Gaza’s Morag Corridor, cutting off Rafah from Khan Younis  The Times of Israel
  4. Israeli forces have completed encirclement of Gaza's Rafah, military says  NBC News
  5. Israel Threatens Further Escalation in Gaza War  The New York Times
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Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza – AP News

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  1. Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza  AP News
  2. Golani Brigade rescues dog kidnapped from Nir Oz on October 7  The Jerusalem Post
  3. Israeli military rescue spaniel stolen by Hamas  The Telegraph
  4. ‘Miracle From Heaven’: Dog Kidnapped During October 7 Attacks Rescued From Gaza  The New York Sun
  5. Dog abducted from murdered hostage’s family found by troops in Gaza  The Times of Israel
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