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US hits dozens of trading partners with new wave of tariffs

The US imposes new 10%-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, replacing expired duties, despite expert doubts over forced labour claims

US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan

US Iran air strikes target Revolutionary Guards after two US troops killed in Jordan. Ceasefire collapses as Gulf conflict escalates. Latest update

Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

Nigerian police arrest Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, head of fake fake government agency, presidential investment council, over forgery and impersonation charges after weeks on run

Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians’ bid to legalise cannabis

Kenya High Court dismisses Rastafarian bid to legalize cannabis for religious use, citing insufficient evidence while calling for national debate on drug laws

Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks

rump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and power plants if no talks, as US-Iran military clashes continue for fourth day over Strait of Hormuz

US judge voids Donald Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

US judge voids Trump's $1.8B immunity deal with IRS, calling lawsuit improper. Tax audits now possible. Trump lawyers referred for ethics review

Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead

Bangladesh floods kill 51, affect over 1 million; Cox's Bazar worst hit with Rohingya refugees impacted