The US president will find that he cannot beat the markets and will have to modify his protectionist policy, writes John Rentoul

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Sir Keir Starmer will talk to foreign leaders this weekend to consider how to respond to US tariffs

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‘Mines much better,’ former Top Gear presenter claimed

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The four-time 007 actor added that there are ‘great things you can do with AI’

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Executive producer David Bernad said this season had three key secrets during filming

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Exclusive: As a Russia-Ukrainian ceasefire looks no closer, Sir Alex Younger tells The Independent how the UK is too detached from the threat posed by Putin – and that our ‘collective effort’ needs to change

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Michael Joseph Branham has a realistic heart tattooed on his chest along with the word ‘Scarlett’

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When Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. looks at the Black Hills of South Dakota, he doesn’t just see its natural beauty, he also sees a scar cut deep into the heart of the universe

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Government staffing cuts have gutted a small U.S. health agency that aims to protect workers

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The Central Asian region’s strategic location between Russia and China has long made it a ‘grand chessboard’ for great power politics

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China, where Trump’s official ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles are printed, has been hit hard by the president’s sweeping tariffs

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Prices in supermarkets could be impacted as manufacturers look to recoup lost sales Stateside

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Households could see their money affected in various ways following the US president’s announcement on tariffs

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The England defender is in an upbeat mood after a 5-0 Nations League victory over Belgium.

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The event is part of the couple’s four-day state visit to the country

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Is Gaitok about to go postal? Is Tim finally going to live out his murder-suicide fantasies? And what the hell is going on with Rick? We’ve been speculating about what might play out in the season three finale

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Obama opened up about recent struggle in surprise admission

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Indian opposition leaders say legislation violates multiple fundamental rights of citizens

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As Donald Trump is unleashed a fresh slate of tariffs on so-called ‘Liberation Day’, data correspondent Alicja Hagopian examines which countries are most at risk from new tariffs on up to $3.3 trillion of goods.

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Shoppers ave been expressing concern after item’s lengthy absence

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Singer made a foray into acting with numerous roles in West End plays and TV dramas

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The US is the UK’s largest export partner, by far

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Ronin has uncovered 109 landmines and 15 items of unexploded ordnance since 2021

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When tariffs were used in Ancient Rome, they often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems, Peter Edwell writes

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The discovery of 2,000 year-old olive trees and grapevines are believed to reflect the Gospel of John's account of where Jesus was buried

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President Donald Trump has invoked a rarely used 1798 law that gives a president immense powers to arrest and deport noncitizens in a time of war

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Manufacturers fear retailers will opt for other cost-effective nations with lower tariffs on imports

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The sad decline of both Manchester clubs illustrates how easily the mighty can fall, as the pair meet to play for little more than pride

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Alexander Pichushkin was jailed in 2007 for the murders of 48 people

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It was considered one of the biggest upsets in awards history

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The Tottenham boss had a confrontation with a spectator after his side’s 2-0 loss at Fulham on March 16.

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Whether you're the president of France or a teenage boy, drenching yourself in any kind of scent just isn't the one, writes Olivia Petter

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It’s almost time for the Grand National and there are a range of welcome offers that new customers can use to bet on the most prestigious race on the horse racing calendar.

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Passengers decry ‘inhumane’ and ‘awful’ situation at remote military airport

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Follow reaction from Suzuka as Verstappen takes pole away from McLaren at the end of a thrilling qualifying

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Iran’s rial currency traded at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday

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The third race of the 2025 F1 season could be impacted by rain in Suzuka

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Star will be off screens for a ‘few weeks’ to pursue new opportunity

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Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam has died at the age of 70

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Almonds were ‘insufficiently processed’, leading to potential contamination with ‘small stones’

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As China slaps reciprocal 34 per cent tariffs on the US, Alicja Hagopian and Millie Cooke look at what industries will be hardest hit

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There are different rules depending on the type of pension and your circumstances

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Have your say: As former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger warns Britain must revive national service to face global threats, the debate over military readiness intensifies

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Researchers have known for years that this friendly bacteria is associated with good health

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The U.S. already imposes heavy sanctions on Russia but still did approximately $3.5 billion in trade last year

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated construction work on an jointly-funded solar plant in neighbouring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements

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Carlos Slim was one of few to see his net worth rise - but Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and others saw billions wiped off their wealth

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Arsenal have the chance to trim Liverpool’s advantage to nine points in the early kick-off

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has presided over the opening of an expansion of his country’s main naval base, which analysts and the U.S. government suspect will be used as a strategic outpost by China

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Dina Asher-Smith finished third in the 200m while there were wins for Sydney McLaughlin-Lavrone and Kenny Bednarek

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‘It forced me to make an extremely hard decision,’ actor revealed

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Hanks was married to Susan Dillingham from 1978 to 1987

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The sunny spells will continue this weekend and throughout the week

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A charity was set up in Russell’s name after she took her own life aged just 14

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Zelensky said on social media: ‘Russia does not want a ceasefire, and we see it. The whole world sees it’

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The death toll from a Russian missile strike in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 18, including nine children, regional governor Serhii Lysak said

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The four-time world champion is on pole in Japan.

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Sheeran treated commuters to an impromptu performance in King’s Cross

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A pinsticker’s guide to all the runners and riders for the biggest race in the British horse racing calendar

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Follow reaction from Suzuka as Verstappen takes pole away from McLaren at the end of a thrilling qualifying

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A Hawaii boat captain who rebuilt her whale-watching tour business after losing three boats in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire captured the moment a whale greeted her dog, Macy, who had been barking to get the sea creature’s attention near Lahaina.

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I Am Maximus aims to repeat his 2024 success alongside jockey Paul Townend in Saturday’s showpiece race

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Sunny and dry spells are expected to continue across all three days of the festival

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The Independent’s racing correspondent Sam Turner pinpoints his favoured foursome for the Grand National

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China is retaliating in a determined and at times highly detailed manner to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, with a 34% tax on all U.S. imports next week

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Last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, is in contention to triumph once again at Aintree for famed trainer Willie Mullins

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The 35-year-old has won 33 trophies and will end his time as the club’s record appearance maker, featuring 743 times and counting.

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Last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, is a strong contender to triumph at Aintree for Gordon Elliott

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Racing correspondent Sam Turner runs through the Grand National odds for the 2025 race

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The world’s greatest horse race headlines the final day at Aintree with I Am Maximus aiming for double glory

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The seven-time world champion endured a disappointing end to qualifying for race three in Suzuka

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It’s one of the most talked about British shows of the last 20 years

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Two of the sport’s heavyweights are back in the ring, in part two of this gripping spring trilogy

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McLaren had set the pace by topping all three practice sessions but Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive pole at Suzuka

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UK’s key FTSE-100 stock market suffered its worst one-day drop since the pandemic on Friday

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