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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has unequivocally rejected President Trump’s calls for the US to take control of Greenland, emphasising that the matter impacts the global order established over generations.

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, determining that his declaration of martial law breached constitutional protocols and impeded judicial independence.

Global stock markets experienced significant declines following President Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs, including a 10% tax on imports from the UK.

The UK faces potential implications from a new list of goods, including American items like jeans and whiskey, subject to reciprocal tariffs amid ongoing trade tensions.

Russia, along with Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea, is excluded from Donald Trump’s new tariffs list, raising questions about preferential treatment for adversaries over allies.

The US announced tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% targeting several nations and territories, including uninhabited islands like the Heard and McDonald Islands, home only to penguins and seals.

Donald Trump has moved “Liberation Day” to 2 April to avoid association with April Fool’s Day, prompting global governments to prepare for impending tariff announcements.

Donald Trump has implemented a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with many trading partners facing significantly higher rates, prompting widespread global concern and backlash.

Trump announces fresh wave of US tariffs – Almost all of Thursday’s headlines are dissecting the tariffs announced by the US president yesterday. The UK was hit with a baseline 10% tariff, whilst the EU (who are preparing to retaliate) were hit with a 20% levy – some countries fared even worse with fees as high as 40%.

The UK newspapers generally express relief that the tariffs were not as bad for the UK as expected, with right-leaning media highlighting Brexit’s role in saving Britain from the 20% levy for the EU. The tariffs are set to come into effect on Saturday, with some headlines reporting there is still wiggle room for a deal to be carved out between the UK and US before the tax comes into effect.

Reports indicate that President Trump has informed his inner circle of Elon Musk’s anticipated reduced involvement in government, conflicting with Musk’s ongoing role leading efforts to cut US government spending.

Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of seeking a third presidential term, despite the constitutional barrier of the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms.

The European Union’s first summit with Central Asian states aims to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals essential for both defence and green technologies.

Sorcha Eastwood, an MP, reported online harassment from Andrew and Tristan Tate following her comments about violence against women during a Commons debate.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds acknowledged the US as “our closest ally” while emphasising that “nothing is off the table” in response to President Trump’s 10% tariffs on UK imports.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is back in the headlines after an impact assessment revealed the chancellor’s welfare overhaul – aimed to get more people back in work – could see even more people signed off. 

An analysis of the Cold War’s economic impact revealed that the “Iron Curtain” represented a tariff equivalent of 48%, suggesting serious trade restrictions may arise amid current geopolitical tensions.

Wednesday’s news headlines are dominated – in print and online – by one story and one story only. The US is set to unveil its newest tariffs, which are expected to hit every country with what the US media is reporting to be a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods. The headlines range from the stock markets, the UK’s attempts for a last-minute exemption, and how the tariffs threaten to unbalance the books for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Beyond the tariffs, there are a handful of other stories dominating the UK news including an armed man being shot dead at Milton Keynes station, the ongoing row between Prince Harry and the charity he founded, and news that 23 more women have made allegations against serial rapist Zhenhao Zou.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for Luigi M., accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024.

Oscar Arias, former President of Costa Rica, announced the US has revoked his visa following his criticisms of President Trump on social media.

Major developers will now work with a single lead regulator for significant projects, streamlining the planning process and aiming to reduce costs.

There is a lot of politics in the news today, with many headlines (around the world) reporting on the US tariffs set to be announced on Wednesday – tariffs that Trump has said will impact every country. The UK had been hoping to secure an exemption from the tariffs, but yesterday, the prime minister confirmed the UK is set to be impacted by Wednesday’s announcement. 

In more bad news for Britain, ‘awful April’ has begun as water bills, energy bills, and council tax have all risen. But today also marks the National Minimum Wage increase that starts today. 

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that US-UK trade discussions are “well advanced” but anticipated incoming tariffs from Donald Trump, asserting the need for a careful response rather than immediate action.

There is widespread coverage of France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political career after she was found guilty of embezzling EU funds and banned from running for public office for 5 years. It means her hopes of running in the 2027 election – in which she was considered one of the favourites – are now in tatters. 

Tuesday’s UK headlines are dominated by international stories with a sprinkling of domestic politics and royal stories. 

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has expressed her outrage at being banned from running for public office for five years after being found guilty by a French court of embezzling EU funds. The UK media are assessing what this means for France’s far-right, noting that it’s unlikely to stop the rise, and questions linger from the public figures, including Elon Musk, over how much the outcome was politically motivated.

Tariffs dominate much of the global news today, ahead of Wednesday’s ‘liberation day’ (according to Donald Trump). US tariffs are set to hit every nation tomorrow; the stock markets are in panic, and Britain failed to secure a trade deal before the tariffs.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are in the news as Harry’s charity row rumbles on and Andrew’s accuser has been involved in a serious car accident and says she has four days to live.

As of today, various household bills, including energy, broadband, council tax, and water, are experiencing significant increases, prompting concerns for many consumers.