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- Reuters
Stellantis pledges more American cars, thanks Trump for one-month tariff exemption
Automaker Stellantis said on Thursday it shared U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of building more cars in the United States, as it thanked him for granting a one-month exemption from tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The White House on Wednesday said Trump would exempt automakers from his punishing 25% tariffs on the two countries for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules. The company, which at the start of Trump's presidency had announced investments at its U.S. operations, said in a note it strongly supported "his determination to enable the American automotive sector to thrive".
- BBC
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.
- Yahoo Finance
Trump tariff live updates: Trump pauses auto tariffs after speaking with Canada's Trudeau, Big 3 CEOs
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.
- RFI
Russia hits back at Macron speech as Europe faces tough choices on Ukraine
As tensions escalate over the future of Ukraine's defence, Russian officials have slammed French President Emmanuel Macron’s stark warnings about Moscow’s threat to Europe. Russia has responded with scorn to French President Emmanuel Macron’s televised speech, in which he warned that Russia poses a direct threat to France and Europe.Senior Russian figures – including lawmakers and former leaders – dismissed Macron’s statements as exaggerated fearmongering and accused him of fuelling unnecessary
- The Telegraph
Europa League used to be ‘Thursday nights, Channel 5’ but to Ange Postecoglou it could be salvation
For England’s biggest clubs, Thursday nights have historically represented more of a burden than an opportunity. Europa League football has not been regarded as particularly glamorous over the years, especially when compared to the bright lights and flowing riches of the Champions League, and it usually has negative side-effects on a club’s domestic form.
- Evening Standard
How to watch Real Sociedad vs Manchester United: TV channel and live stream for Europa League today
Ruben Amorim is taking a heavily depleted Red Devils squad to Spain for last-16 first-leg showdown
- BBC
Carmakers win break from Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.
- The Canadian Press
An Okinawan bone digger searches for remains from one of the fiercest battles of World War II
ITOMAN, Japan (AP) — Takamatsu Gushiken turns on a headtorch and enters a cave buried in Okinawa's jungle. He gently runs his fingers through the gravel until two pieces of bone emerge. These are from the skulls, he says, of an infant and possibly an adult.
- BBC
Month of bank IT failures in the last two years, MPs say
The MPs have also discovered millions of pounds of compensation will be paid out because of the spate of outages.
- BBC
NZ fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump's grasp of history
Phil Goff asked if Trump "understands history" as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill.
- The Canadian Press
Youngstown State takes on Purdue Fort Wayne in Horizon League Tournament
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (19-12, 12-8 Horizon League) at Youngstown State Penguins (19-12, 13-7 Horizon League)
- The Canadian Press
South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs, injuring 8 people
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the U.S. military Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said.
- PA Media: Entertainment
The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo announced as Glastonbury 2025 headliners
US singer Rodrigo takes the final Sunday slot.
- The Guardian
When and where is Tropical Cyclone Alfred likely to hit? Here’s what you need to know
Residents in Brisbane and elsewhere along Queensland’s south-east coast, as well as people in far-north NSW, are bracing for the tropical cyclone
- Reuters
France offering intelligence to Ukraine amid Washington suspension
France is offering intelligence to Ukraine, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday, a day after Washington said it was suspending intelligence sharing with Kyiv, an effort to step up pressure on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The United States is pushing for Zelenskiy to cooperate with President Donald Trump's bid to convene peace talks with Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February 2022. "We have intelligence resources that we use to help the Ukrainians," Lecornu told radio station France Inter.
- Associated Press Videos
South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs, injuring 15 people
The MK-82 bombs “abnormally” released by the KF-16 fighter jet fell outside a firing range, causing civilian damages, the air force said in a statement. The air force said it will establish a committee to investigate why the accident happened and examine the scale of civilian damages. It said the fighter jet was taking part in the air force’s joint live-firing drills with the army. (AP Video by Yong-ho Kim)
- Reuters
Chipmaker TSMC's CEO to hold press conference at Taiwan presidential office
The CEO of chipmaker TSMC <2330.TW> will hold a press conference at Taiwan's presidential office at 5:00 p.m. local time (0900 GMT) on Thursday, the president's office said, days after the company announced major investment in the U.S. which requires government approval. Earlier this week, the world's largest contract chipmaker announced a fresh $100 billion investment in the U.S. that involves building five additional chip facilities there amid threats from the U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on semiconductor imports. Taiwan's cabinet said on Tuesday it would review the investment in line with its laws, which require government approval for any large overseas investment by a Taiwan company, but that it viewed overseas investments that would raise Taiwan's overall competitiveness positively.
- PA Media: UK News
‘Pass-fail’ fiscal rules leave UK exposed to global changes – IFS
Updated forecasts could see Rachel Reeves’ headroom disappear because of higher borrowing costs and weak growth.
- The Independent
Glastonbury 2025 lineup revealed with headliners The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo
British rock band The 1975 and pop star Olivia Rodrigo will each make their debut as headliners
- Storyful
'Amazing' Lava Fountain Seen Spewing From Kilauea Volcano
“Amazing” lava fountains were seen spewing from the Kilauea volcano’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaii during an eruption on March 4, marking episode 12 of a period of activity that began in December.Footage here, captured by John D Tarson of EpicLava, shows the phenomenon with close-up shots of the lava.“What amazing times on the volcano,” Tarson wrote.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) lava fountains reached heights of over 600 feet on March 4. Credit: EpicLava via Storyful