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Cliff Notes A fire at a nursing home in Chengde, Hebei province, has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, according to state news agency Xinhua. Many survivors from the nursing home have been moved to a nearby hospital for treatment, although the total number of residents remains unspecified. Investigators have been dispatched to the site to determine the cause of the fire, which is under scrutiny following previous incidents in the region.…

A significant increase in tariffs, including a stunning 104% levy on Chinese imports, is set to take effect, creating volatility in Asian markets. This development follows an overall downturn in the U.S. stock market, where the S&P 500 fell 1.6%, indicating widespread investor concern regarding the ongoing trade war.

Headteachers in London have expressed concerns over the removal of safer schools officers, warning it could lead to increased violence and gang exploitation among students.

On April 9, 2025, a series of major air travel disruptions across Europe for holidaymakers who were made to suffer and take out their frustrations with airport staff. Air travel throughout Europe faced significant disruptions due to coordinated strikes by aviation workers in Greece and Italy. This was a move forced by the lack of acknowledgement by the airline and aviation industry, who ignored most of the requests made by their employees. Major air travel…

A new Universal theme park in Bedfordshire has been confirmed, expected to create 28,000 jobs and contribute £50 billion to the UK Economy by 2055.

Cliff Notes – Astro Bot tops leaderboard Astro Bot emerged as the standout winner at this year’s BAFTA Games Awards, securing five awards including the prestigious Best Game title. Despite leading with 11 nominations, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II only clinched one award for technical achievement, highlighting a stark contrast in accolades. Best multiplayer game was awarded to Helldivers II, while the Best British Game went to Thank Goodness You’re Here!, praised for its authentic representation…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to meet with top City executives to assess the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the UK Economy.

The Israeli government maintains that it is conducting a “thorough” investigation into the shooting of 15 aid workers by its forces, asserting that the Israel Defense Forces acted against a convoy perceived as suspicious.

The King and Queen have arrived in Rome for their state visit to Italy, coinciding with their twentieth wedding anniversary and amid concerns about the monarch’s health.

An 80-year-old man, Bhim Kohli, died from a spinal cord injury after being attacked by two youths, aged 12 and 14, during a dog walk in Leicester.

Cliff Notes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the capture of two Chinese soldiers amid ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine, indicating knowledge of more Chinese nationals involved. Zelenskyy expressed concern over China’s involvement alongside Russia, urging a response from the US and emphasising the threat posed by prolonged conflict. Two Chinese soldiers captured during fighting in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy says | World News . Volodymyr Zelenskyy says two Chinese soldiers have been captured while fighting in…

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has raised concerns that Donald Trump’s tariffs may soon affect the supply of medicines in the UK, amidst ongoing issues in international medicine production and distribution.

Trump issues new China tariff threat The FT looks at the escalating tariff war between China and the US after Trump threatened an additional 50% tariffs on China if Beijing did not withdraw its retaliatory levies. China has said it will not back down. US stocks closed slightly lower after a day of volatile trading. “If the US proceeds with implementing these escalated tariff measures, China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and…

What’s leading The Herald today?

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Tuesday’s newspapers are, unsurprisingly, focused on the market chaos caused by last week’s US tariffs. Several headlines look at the growing trade war between the two largest economies in the world as China retaliated with their own tariffs on the US – which led to Donald Trump telling them to back down from their tariffs or face a further 50% tariff on Wednesday. China has said it won’t back down. 

The UK government is under scrutiny for not implementing Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs), despite evidence from Canada showing an 83% reduction in deaths among young drivers after their introduction.

King Charles and Camilla have touched down in Italy, starting a four-day state visit aimed at improving Britain’s relationship with its European allies. The trip also coincides with the couple’s 20th wedding anniversary – with new images of the pair released to mark the occasion. 

In other royal news, the King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, has touched down in Britain today as he prepares for a two-day court case where he will challenge the decision over his – and his family’s – security when they are in Britain. Harry says he can’t bring his wife or children to the UK due to the row over security and says the threat to him and his family remains high.

Several of the UK newspapers reported on the story of a British woman who gave birth to a baby girl after a womb transplant. Grace Davidson, 36, was born without a functioning uterus and received her sister’s womb in 2023. It marks the UK’s first successful womb transplant. 

Tuesday’s headlines continue to be dominated by the ongoing chaos caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs, especially since the US president announced that if China doesn’t retract its retaliatory tariffs, the US will impose a further 50% tariff on China – on top of the initial tariff slapped on the country. China has hinted that if Trump goes ahead with more tariffs on China, it will respond with even more tariffs, and it won’t back down. 

Much of the coverage looks at the global stock markets and their reaction. Almost $6 trillion has been wiped off the markets since the tariffs were announced last week. On Monday, the FTSE, Wall Street and the Asia-Pacific suffered heavy losses, with the S&P 500 set to enter a bear market after a 20% fall since December. The chaos has economists predicting a global recession. 

The UK stock markets are predicted to open about 2% higher today after a more positive performance from Asian markets. European and UK shares are expected to see a rebound when trading starts at 08:00 BST this morning. 

Elsewhere, a British woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl after having a womb transplant – a first for UK medicine that could benefit thousands of others.

The King and Queen have arrived in Italy for a state visit where they will meet with the Italian president and prime minister, and Charles will deliver a speech to both houses of Italy’s parliament. Prince Harry is also back in the headlines as the royal returns to Britain for a two-day court case regarding his security. 

Donald Trump announced that the US is engaged in direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear programme, stating that Iran would face “great danger” if negotiations fail.