Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US

Former Russian General Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin has been sentenced to seven years in a maximum-security penal colony for accepting bribes totaling 36 million roubles (£331,000) from a telecommunications company, in exchange for increasing state contracts. Shamarin, who held a senior position overseeing military communications, was arrested amid a broader corruption crackdown following the dismissal of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in May 2024. The court also imposed a seven-year ban on public service, stripped him...

SummarySt George Illawarra narrowly defeated Manly 20-18, marking the Sea Eagles' third consecutive loss without injured fullback Tom Trbojevic. The Dragons' Tyrell Sloan scored two tries, while Manly struggled with discipline and errors, including a significant sinbinning of Toff Sipley. Despite a late surge from Manly, including a try from Jason Saab, they were unable to secure a win, leaving their season precariously balanced after only one victory since Daly Cherry-Evans announced his departure. Full...

A Frontier Airlines passenger, Melani Gonzalez Wharton, described a terrifying incident on Flight 5306 as it attempted to land in Puerto Rico, where one of the plane's front wheels broke off and caught fire during a hard landing at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Wharton expressed her fear for her family's safety on Facebook, noting the inexperience of the young co-pilot who was in command before the captain took over to ensure a safe landing....

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warned that Iran and the US are running out of time to finalize a nuclear deal as they prepare for new talks in Rome this weekend, following their highest-level discussions since the US withdrew from the nuclear accord in 2018. Grossi emphasized the urgency of the negotiations, acknowledging the challenges, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed that Iran's uranium enrichment is non-negotiable. Tensions remain as conflicting positions may...

SINGAPORE: Mr Chia Song Hwee will succeed Mr Tan Chong Meng as chairman of JTC Corporation on July 1, after being appointed chairman-designate starting May 1. Mr Tan, who led JTC through the pandemic and oversaw significant developments, will continue his leadership in other roles, including chairing the National University Health System board. The Ministry of Trade and Industry expressed gratitude for Mr Tan's contributions and welcomed Mr Chia, confident in his ability to further...

SummaryDuring the French-language debate in Montreal on April 16, 2025, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Liberal Leader Mark Carney for the Liberal government's decade-long record on immigration, housing, and crime. Carney, who had just assumed leadership, defended himself by highlighting his trade outreach efforts but faced scrutiny for not distancing himself from the previous administration. The debate underscored the challenges Carney faces in presenting a fresh vision for the Liberals, as Poilievre accused him of...