Biden White House to expand tariffs on Chinese trade

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President likely to add sectors such as electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells to range of levies set up under Donald Trump

Joe Biden is expected as early as next week to announce fresh tariffs on Chinese trade, with levies focused on strategic sectors including electric vehicles, in a review of measures first put into place under Donald Trump.

An announcement planned for Tuesday will keep the blanket tax rises introduced by the president’s predecessor but supplement them with targeted levies on industries connected to EVs, including batteries and solar cells, according to reports.

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CEO canceled $100M Neom contract after Saudis bulldozed villages – Business Insider

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  1. CEO canceled $100M Neom contract after Saudis bulldozed villages  Business Insider
  2. Neom: Saudi forces 'told to kill' to clear land for eco-city  BBC.com
  3. Satellite Images Show Progress at World's Biggest Construction Site  Newsweek
  4. Saudi authorities approve lethal force to clear residents from land for futuristic eco-city: report  Fox News
  5. World's Biggest Construction Project Gets a Reality Check  The Wall Street Journal
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Jailed Indian opposition leader granted bail to take part in election campaign

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Supreme court judges order Arvind Kejriwal’s release until 1 June and question timing of his arrest on corruption charges

One of India’s best-known opposition leaders, Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, has been granted bail by the country’s supreme court to allow him to take part in general election campaigningafter being kept behind bars for almost two months.

Kejriwal, who heads the Aam Aadmi party (AAP), has been held in jail since March when he was arrested on money-laundering charges. He has maintained that his arrest and detention was politically motivated to prevent him taking part in the election, which began in April and will continue until June.

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Chad’s military leader Itno declared president as results contested by rival

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Prime minister, Masra, accuses officials of manipulating results that show he won 18.5% of vote to Itno’s 61%

Chad’s military leader, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has been declared the winner of this week’s presidential election, according to provisional results that have been contested by his main rival, the prime minister, Succès Masra.

The national agency that manages Chad’s election released results of Monday’s vote weeks earlier than planned. The figures showed Itno won with 61% of the vote, and Masra fell far behind in second, on 18.5%. Gunfire erupted in the capital, N’Djamena, after the announcement, though it was unclear if it was celebratory.

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Zelensky sacks bodyguard chief after foiled assassination plot – CNN

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  1. Zelensky sacks bodyguard chief after foiled assassination plot  CNN
  2. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires head of state guard over assassination plot  Al Jazeera English
  3. Zelenskiy dismisses head of state guard after two members accused of assassination plot  Yahoo! Voices
  4. Ukraine Says It Foiled Russian Plot to Kill Zelensky  The New York Times
  5. Zelensky Assassination Plot Exploited in Kremlin-Linked Influence Operation  The Daily Beast
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5 things to know for May 10: Gaza, Stormy Daniels, Health care cyberattack, Plane safety, Ukraine – CNN

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  1. 5 things to know for May 10: Gaza, Stormy Daniels, Health care cyberattack, Plane safety, Ukraine  CNN
  2. Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 216? | Page 2 of 3  The Jerusalem Post
  3. Morning Headlines - Friday, May 10, 2024 | Recent News  DrydenWire.com
  4. While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 10  The Straits Times
  5. U.S. and world news for May 10  Westfair Online
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Pope tells Italians to have more babies amid record-low fertility rates – Euronews

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  1. Pope tells Italians to have more babies amid record-low fertility rates  Euronews
  2. Italy's falling birth rate is a crisis that's only getting worse  Euronews
  3. "Homes Emptied Of Children And Filled With Dogs Or Cats": Pope Urges Italians To Have More Babies  NDTV
  4. Pope takes aim at guns and condoms at pro-birth conference  Yahoo! Voices
  5. Pope urges Italians to have babies as a measure of hope for future  The Associated Press
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Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit: He’s so smart – BBC.com

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  1. Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit: He's so smart  BBC.com
  2. Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria for three-day visit  CNN
  3. Meghan Markle, Prince Harry kick off first Nigeria trip: See photos  USA TODAY
  4. See Meghan Markle's Peach-Colored Maxi Dress in Nigeria  InStyle
  5. Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health  The Associated Press
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Wife of U.S. soldier detained in Russia says he was having an affair, not involved in ‘geopolitical intrigue’ – NBC News

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  1. Wife of U.S. soldier detained in Russia says he was having an affair, not involved in 'geopolitical intrigue'  NBC News
  2. Mom of captured U.S. soldier Gordon Black says girlfriend 'lured' him to Russia  NBC News
  3. US soldier’s detention in Russia extended to July as Pentagon begins probe  The Hill
  4. The TikTok Trail Of The U.S. Soldier Arrested In Russia Left By His Russian 'Wife'  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
  5. Arrested U.S. soldier was in Russia to pursue girlfriend  The Washington Post
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‘No alternative’: EU climate chief urges MEPs not to use crisis as political tool

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Exclusive: Wopke Hoekstra says EU must press ahead with cutting greenhouse gases and use policy to bring about economic benefits

Europe’s climate chief has warned against politicians trying to use the climate crisis as a wedge issue in the forthcoming EU parliament elections, calling instead for climate policy that will bring wider economic benefits.

Wopke Hoekstra, the EU commissioner for climate action, said Europe had no choice but to press ahead with strong measures to cut greenhouse gases, whoever was in power, but added that more attention was needed to help businesses thrive in a low-carbon world.

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Coalition MPs dismiss International Energy Agency advice to ditch nuclear plans

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IEA chief urges Australia to prioritise ‘untapped potential in solar and wind’ as opposition pushes on with its nuclear policy

Coalition MPs have dismissed advice from the world’s international energy body urging Australia to ditch any nuclear plans in favour of the “untapped potential” of solar and wind power.

After the Albanese government’s announcement on Thursday that gas will remain key to the country’s energy and export sectors to “2050 and beyond”, the opposition has doubled down on its plans to unveil a nuclear energy policy before the next federal election.

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Anglo American’s South African investors open to revised BHP offer

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But such a takeover of London-listed mining firm opposed by politicians and unions in South Africa

South African shareholders of the mining company Anglo American have signalled they are open to a revised takeover offer from BHP, despite warnings from South African politicians and unions that a deal could be bad for the country.

Investors, which collectively own more than 15% of the London-listed mining company, told the Financial Times that they were not opposed in principle to an acquisition by its Australian rival but said an improved and less complex offer would be needed.

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Australia likely to support UN vote on status of Palestine after resolution was watered down

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General assembly resolution is most highly anticipated UN vote for Australia since it supported an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza in December

Australia appears likely to support a UN vote on Palestinian membership after the draft resolution was significantly watered down in last-minute negotiations.

The Australian government is continuing to consult on the matter ahead of a critical vote in the UN general assembly in New York, but the changes to the wording have allayed some of its earlier concerns.

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Flood fears as weekend rain and thunderstorms forecast for NSW, with Sydney dam likely to spill

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More rain is expected to lash NSW as BoM issues severe weather and flash flood warnings

Another wet and stormy weekend is ahead for New South Wales with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected to batter much of the state.

The heaviest downpours of up to 200mm are forecast to hit the South Coast and Illawarra, prompting widespread flash flood warnings.

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Queensland government hoses down suggestions it is considering bailout for Bonza

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Administrators tell creditors meeting they are ‘moving heaven and earth’ to secure a future for grounded airline

The federal and Queensland governments have told the administrators determining the future of budget airline Bonza they’re unlikely to provide financial support to help save the carrier, as the search for aircraft and a new buyer continues.

During a first meeting of creditors on Friday administrators from the firm Hall Chadwick said “we’re moving heaven and earth” to secure a future for the grounded airline.

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Order from eSafety to hide Sydney church stabbing video was invalid, X tells court

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Lawyer for Elon Musk’s company tells federal court notice from watchdog was ‘manifestly inadequate’

Elon Musk’s X Corp has argued notices ordering the companyto remove tweets showing video of a stabbing attack at a Sydney church were invalid, and told a court it was not reasonable for Australia’s eSafety commissioner to expect the 65 posts to be taken down globally.

Last month, X was ordered to hide the posts of the stabbing attack on bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel while he was giving a livestreamed service at the Assyrian Christ the Good Shepherd church in the suburb of Wakeley.

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Caramelo, the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation – NBC News

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  1. Caramelo, the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation  NBC News
  2. Brazil Flooding Strands Animals, Kills Dozens - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel
  3. Bridget Moynahan Calls Attention to Crisis in Brazil That Gisele Bündchen Is Raising Relief Money For  PEOPLE
  4. Flood-hit Brazil braces for more chaos with heavy rains to come and nearly 2 million people affected  CNN
  5. Flooding in Southern Brazil: Images of Rio Grande do Sul Underwater  The New York Times
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Mahamat Déby wins Chad presidential election – BBC.com

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  1. Mahamat Déby wins Chad presidential election  BBC.com
  2. Chad declares interim president Deby winner of disputed vote  Reuters
  3. Chad's Military Ruler Is Announced as Winner of Disputed Election  The New York Times
  4. Chad army deploys in force after junta leader Déby is elected president  FRANCE 24 English
  5. Chad’s military leader Itno declared president as results contested by rival  The Guardian
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Rwandans arrive in Australia after perilous journey to claim asylum

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Hunters reportedly find five Rwandan men in mangroves on Saibai Island, a known crocodile habitat

As the UK government continues its push to forcibly remove asylum seekers to Rwanda, a group of Rwandan nationals has claimed asylum in Australia after arriving by boat on a remote island.

The five men arrived in Australia by an unconventional route, reportedly flying into the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, to be granted visas on arrival, before travelling thousands of kilometres east to Indonesia’s Papua province, where they crossed the land border it shares with Papua New Guinea (PNG).

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