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The US trade court has ruled against President Donald Trump’s latest 10 per cent global tariffs, finding they were not justified under a 1970s trade law, however the court only blocked the levy on two small businesses and the state of Washington.

Narrow block: Court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal

The US Court of International Trade has ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged President Donald Trump's ‌global tariffs.

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Trump says Iran deal possible as tensions cool.

US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting

Officials say Iran and the US are working toward an arrangement set out in a one-page memo to end the war and stabilise shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note was released by a US District Court on Wednesday.

Epstein suicide note: Watcha want me to do — Bust out cryin!

New York Court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein suicide note found by his Italian gangster cellmate.

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Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani was taken to hospital in a critical condition earlier this week. (AP PHOTO)

Update on Rudy Giuliani after major health scare

The former New York City mayor continues to battle pneumonia in hospital as his spokesperson provides an update on his health.

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A memorandum reportedly being considered would result in talks to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

‘Very good talks’: Iran reviewing US proposal to end war

An Iranian official says the country is reviewing a negotiation proposal from the United States to end the conflict.

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Donald Trump paused Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz.

Trump pauses US effort to guide vessels out of Hormuz

Donald Trump says the US initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is being paused to see if an agreement with Iran can be finalised.

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Trump ally Carla Sands has issued a blunt warning to Australia.

Australia should trade less with China, Trump ally says

A top Trump ally has issued a blunt warning to Australia over its deep ties with China — and what it could mean next.

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What is Project Freedom? Donald Trump’s new move in Iran as Operation Epic Fury ends.

What’s Project Freedom, Trump’s now-paused mission with Iran

The US moved into the next phase of the war with Iran, with the ending of Operation Epic Fury and the beginning of Project Freedom, before it was swiftly paused.

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Oil markets were suitably unimpressed by Mr Trump’s latest promise.

Can Donald Trump really reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

The blockade remains, the war began 65 days ago, and the President still has to deal with the question of Iran’s uranium.

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At a time of rising global tension, Australia and Japan are being urged to move beyond optics and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Australia, Japan ties need more than photo ops

LATIKA M BOURKE: Big statements and warm optics aside, questions remain over whether Australia and Japan are delivering real action.

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Donald Trump was holding a small business event in the White House when it was briefly locked down.

Chaos near White House after shots fired triggers lockdown

The motorcade of Vice President JD Vance went through the area not long before the shooting.

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As strikes hit the UAE, flights are circling, diverting or turning back.

Flight chaos as new war move sparks fresh warning

Flights are being diverted, airspace is under pressure and explosions have been heard across the UAE as the Middle East conflict intensifies.

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