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US President Donald Trump has introduced a new global tariff set at ten percent. The tariff took effect after the Supreme Court blocked many of his earlier import taxes on Friday. Trump signed an executive order just hours after the ruling to impose the levy from 24 February. He later threatened to raise the tariff to fifteen percent but has not issued an official directive to increase the rate. The White House has not confirmed whether the higher rate will take effect. Emergency Powers and Rising Business Uncertainty The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade…

Unlicensed gambling companies could lose the right to sponsor Premier League clubs under new government plans. Ministers launched a consultation after a series of controversies and regulatory concerns. Several top-flight teams, including Everton, Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers, currently display brands linked to online casinos or bookmakers without a British licence. Clubs have already agreed to remove gambling logos from the front of shirts after this season. That voluntary move will not cover sleeve deals or other partnerships. Unlicensed firms could still secure those agreements if rules remain unchanged. The government wants to close that gap. Ministers warned that some offshore…

The UK has paused a clinical trial on puberty blockers after the medicines regulator raised safety concerns. The agency warned about unknown long-term biological risks and demanded a minimum age of 14. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will hold talks with King’s College London next week. The Department of Health and Social Care said recruitment will not start until they resolve the issues. The study followed the Cass review, which found weak evidence for benefits in young people. Dr Hilary Cass said only a trial could clarify the treatment’s effects. The government stressed that participant safety guides every…

The 2026 Winter Olympics USA Highlights — the Milano‑Cortina Olympic Games wrapped up on February 22 in Verona, Italy, with dramatic moments and strong performances by American athletes. Team USA finished with a record medal total for the nation, led by historic golds and standout moments in ice hockey, skiing and more. The final day featured one of the most thrilling games of the Winter Games. The U.S. men’s ice hockey team beat rival Canada 2‑1 in overtime to win Olympic gold. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal 1 minute and 41 seconds into extra time. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck made…

Big Tech faces a pivotal legal challenge. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over allegations that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could cause harm. Internal documents presented in a Los Angeles courtroom appeared to confirm long-standing concerns. Meta knew preteens used its apps. The company aimed to maximize scrolling time. It also ignored expert advice on safety, though Meta said the documents…

China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s top trading partner in 2025.Total trade between Germany and China reached €251bn, according to official data.Trade with the US fell to €240bn after a 5% decline. Germany imported far more from China than it exported.Imports were worth about €170.6bn, while exports totalled €81.3bn.Tariffs introduced by Donald Trump are seen as one reason for weaker US trade. Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Beijing for talks with Li Qiang and Xi Jinping.He is expected to discuss Ukraine, human rights and economic relations.A delegation of German business leaders will accompany him. German carmakers remain deeply…

The European Union faces criticism after a report revealed massive subsidies for foods that worsen the climate. Experts urge the EU to launch a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition from meat and dairy. Red meat and other high-emission foods receive disproportionate EU subsidies, raising concerns over misuse of taxpayer money. Charity Foodrise published a report showing that in 2020, the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) allocated far more funding to animal-based foods than to plant-based options. Animal-sourced foods received roughly 77 percent of total CAP subsidies, totaling €39 billion of the €51 billion spent…

The US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs last year.The court decided by six votes to three that Trump could not use a 1977 emergency law to tax imports from nearly every country.The judges said only Congress can create new taxes under the Constitution. The ruling left open whether consumers and companies could receive refunds for the estimated $130bn generated by the tariffs.The court did not address refunds, and further legal disputes are expected.Hours after the decision, Trump signed a proclamation under a different law to impose a new 10%…

OpenAI considered notifying Canadian authorities about an account later linked to a deadly school shooting.The company said its systems flagged the profile in June for potential “furtherance of violent activities”. Staff reviewed whether to contact the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.They decided the activity did not show an imminent or credible threat of serious harm.Company policy requires that threshold before a referral to law enforcement. Months later, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, before taking their own life.Police said the victims included a teaching assistant and several students.The attacker had previous mental-health-related contact with officers.…

US researchers say a single nasal spray vaccine could protect against coughs, colds and flu. The vaccine could also prevent bacterial lung infections and may even reduce allergies. Scientists at Stanford University tested the universal vaccine in animals and still need human clinical trials. They describe the approach as a radical break from more than 200 years of vaccine development. Experts called the findings exciting but emphasized that the research remains at an early stage. Current Vaccines Focus on One Disease Current vaccines train the immune system to fight a single infection. A measles vaccine protects against measles, and a…