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• Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban

  01-04-2025 09:45 via independent.co.uk
  
  Russia to decide removing terrorist designation for Taliban this month
  
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• The $2,300 iPhone: Apple products could increase dramatically in price because of Trump tariffs, experts say

  04-04-2025 18:08 via independent.co.uk
  
  Most companies, including Apple, are yet to give clear information on what tariffs might mean for prices or profits
  
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• Federal Reserve chair Powell predicts tariffs will spike inflation and slow economic growth

  04-04-2025 18:07 via independent.co.uk
  
  Comes as President Donald Trump calls on Powell to slash interest rates
  
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• Trump demands France free far-right leader Marine Le Pen and claims she is facing ‘witch hunt’

  04-04-2025 17:49 via independent.co.uk
  
  Marine Le Pen has been banned from standing for the French presidency for five years
  
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• Trump dismisses China tariff retaliation and implores Fed to cut interest rates as stock market dives: Live

  04-04-2025 17:34 via independent.co.uk
  
  Trump’s trade war escalates as China strikes back with 34 percent tariffs on all U.S. goods, sending stocks sliding further after worst day since 2020
  
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• This is the barren, uninhabited island Trump has imposed 10% tariffs on

  04-04-2025 17:28 via independent.co.uk
  
  This is the barren, uninhabited island near Antarctica on which Donald Trump slapped a 10% import tariff when he announced his wide-reaching levies on Wednesday, 2 April.
  
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• Bondi announces charges in MS-13 killing as the Trump administration highlights its gang crackdown

  04-04-2025 17:26 via independent.co.uk
  
  Attorney General Pam Bondi says three alleged MS-13 gang members have been federally charged in connection with a killing a decade ago in Florida
  
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• Convicted killer Taylor Schabusiness tackled after she lunges at attorney in court

  04-04-2025 17:10 via independent.co.uk
  
  The convicted killer, who is serving a life sentence for decapitating her lover, was back in court for allegedly attacking a prison guard
  
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• John Rentoul answers your Trump tariffs questions from the ‘Brexit dividend’ to chlorinated chicken

  04-04-2025 17:04 via independent.co.uk
  
  In a live Q&A, The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul fielded readers’ questions on Trump’s trade war, its global consequences and the UK’s options for navigating this latest storm
  
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• We will known within weeks if Putin is serious about peace in Ukraine, US says

  04-04-2025 17:02 via independent.co.uk
  
  It comes as Russian attacks continue, with four killed in a drone barrage on Kharkiv
  
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• Who will buy TikTok? Amazon and OnlyFans in six-horse race as Trump’s deadline looms

  04-04-2025 16:38 via independent.co.uk
  
  Amazon, Blackstone equity firm and OnlyFans founder are among the bidders
  
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• Trump claims ‘great time to get rich’ as tariffs turmoil sees Wall Street market sell-off deepen: Live

  04-04-2025 16:21 via independent.co.uk
  
  Trump’s trade war escalates as China strikes back with 34 percent tariffs on all U.S. goods, sending stocks sliding further after worst day since 2020
  
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• Who is Laura Loomer? Far-right Trump activist behind 9/11 conspiracies and an ISIS ‘fan club’

  04-04-2025 16:19 via independent.co.uk
  
  Laure Loomer is thought to have the president’s ear, even though Trump’s campaign and administration have previously sidelined her
  
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• Trump demands France frees far-right leader Marine Le Pen and claims she is facing ‘witch hunt’

  04-04-2025 16:19 via independent.co.uk
  
  Marine Le Pen has been banned from standing for the French presidency for five years
  
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• How Trump's latest tariffs could affect your wallet

  04-04-2025 16:17 via independent.co.uk
  
  Steeper tariffs mean you’ll likely see higher prices from the grocery aisle to your next car repair
  
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• George Clooney raged at MSNBC producer after Morning Joe’s take on his Biden op-ed, new book claims

  04-04-2025 16:08 via independent.co.uk
  
  Clooney reportedly yelled at the MSNBC producer over the phone for several hours
  
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• Father of track meet murder suspect claims son was ‘not the one who started it’

  04-04-2025 16:01 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘He’s a good kid’ insisted the father of Karmelo Anthony, 17, who has been charged with the murder of Austin Metcalf, also 17
  
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• Stock markets continue to fall as fears over Trump’s trade war dragging down the economy fuel sell-off

  04-04-2025 15:35 via independent.co.uk
  
  Friday’s stock market comes after a historically bad day as investors react to Trump’s tariff plan
  
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• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump will know in weeks if Putin is serious about peace, Rubio says

  04-04-2025 15:17 via independent.co.uk
  
  Demands for ceasefire deadline come as UK and French military officials meet in Kyiv
  
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• San Francisco park-naming contest goes hilariously wrong

  04-04-2025 15:16 via independent.co.uk
  
  About 100 entries are calling for the park to be named ‘Parky McParkface’ - with many using the park-naming contest to raise their objections
  
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• ‘Taxi Driver’ writer Paul Schrader accused of sexually assaulting his former personal assistant

  04-04-2025 15:14 via independent.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: The 26-year-old woman’s bombshell allegations emerged after the legendary filmmaker allegedly reneged on a confidential settlement he agreed to in February, according to civil court documents obtained by The Independent
  
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• US economy adds 228,000 jobs in March ahead of Trump’s trade war

  04-04-2025 14:56 via independent.co.uk
  
  Comes as Trump’s announcement of tariffs send the market into free fall
  
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• Stock markets expected to continue plunge as investors fear impact of Trump’s tariffs and China’s response

  04-04-2025 14:24 via independent.co.uk
  
  Friday’s stock market comes after a historically bad day as investors react to Trump’s tariff plan
  
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• Australia sees nearly 40% decline in plastic pollution along major city coastlines

  04-04-2025 14:12 via independent.co.uk
  
  Country has pledged to phase out unnecessary plastics by 2025 and recycle or reuse all its plastic waste by 2040
  
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• Macron’s ‘industrial levels’ of fragrance overpowering aides in Elysee Palace, book claims

  04-04-2025 13:13 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘Less-accustomed visitors may find themselves overcome by the floral and musky scent, as refined as it is powerful,’ book says
  
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• China responds to Trump tariffs with its own 34% levy on all US goods

  04-04-2025 13:12 via independent.co.uk
  
  China says it will impose restrictions on the export of certain rare-earth elements to the US
  
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• What Ancient Rome can tell us about the fate of Trump’s tariffs

  04-04-2025 13:06 via independent.co.uk
  
  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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• Macron’s ‘industrial levels’ of fragrance overpowering aides in Elysée Palace, book claims

  04-04-2025 13:06 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘Less-accustomed visitors may find themselves overcome by the floral and musky scent, as refined as it is powerful,’ book says
  
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• The markets are tumbling — how can you recession-proof your finances?

  04-04-2025 13:02 via independent.co.uk
  
  With global markets in disarray, is now the time to panic or stash cash in your attic? Personal finance influencer Vivian Tu, tells Mike Bedigan what people should be doing instead
  
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• Countries and companies mull strategies for coping with barrage of higher US tariffs

  04-04-2025 12:53 via independent.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump's barrage of tariff hikes on U.S. imports is compelling countries and industries to adjust their strategies to upheavals in the terms of global trade
  
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