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British Steel plans plant closure after failing to agree deal with UK govt

The company, Britain's second-biggest steelmaker, blamed highly challenging market conditions, the imposition of tariffs, and higher environmental costs relating to the production of high-carbon steel

US economy expands 2.4% in Q4 after upgrade; full year growth at 2.8%

The Commerce Department said that growth in gross domestic product the nation's output of goods and services decelerated from a 3.1 per cent pace in July-September 2024

European automakers decry Trump's auto tariffs that will 'punish consumers'

The US is the biggest export destination for the European auto industry and in 2023, European automakers exported 56 billion euros worth of vehicles and parts to the US

North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia, says Seoul

South Korea's National Intelligence Service previously attributed the high North Korean casualties to the troops' likely struggles in adapting to drones and other elements of modern warfare

Israeli strikes kill family of 6, Hamas spokesman Abdel Qanoua in Gaza

Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas last week, launching a surprise wave of strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians

Brazil's Bolsonaro to face trial over coup plan; here's what happens next

Legal experts estimate that Bolsonaro could be sentenced to up to 40 years in prison

US states move to ban or restrict use of dyes used in candies, cereal

West Virginia, which ranks at the bottom in the US for many health metrics, became the first to sign a sweeping statewide ban on seven such dyes this week

N Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia, according to South's assessment

The military equipment North Korea has sent to Russia includes a considerable amount of short-range ballistic missiles

Signal chat not 'FBI thing', FBI has long history of such inquiries: Trump

Multiple high-profile figures have found themselves under investigation in recent years over their handling of government secrets

Shooting in Florida kills 1 woman, 3 children; 2 others taken to hospital

The conditions of the two people taken to a hospital weren't immediately clear

S Korea in uphill battle to contain massive wildfires as death toll hits 26

Authorities haven't disclosed details of the civilian dead, except that they are mostly in their 60s and 70s

Trump places 25% tariff on imported cars, targeting $100 bn in tax revenues

The tariffs could be complicated as even US automakers source their components from around the world

Court rejects Trump admin's bid to use wartime law for deportations

The case has become a flashpoint amid escalating tension between the White House and the federal courts

Mass protests erupt outside Israel Parliament before key judicial vote

It's the latest in a series of anti-government demonstrations that have rocked the country in recent weeks

Canadian PM Carney calls Trump's auto tariffs 'direct attack' on country

Carney also said he needs to see the details of Trump's executive order before taking retaliatory measures

Russia, Ukraine blame each other for ceasefire breaches at energy sites

Russia's defence ministry alleged that Ukrainian drone attacks hit an electric facility in the Bryansk region early Wednesday

Proposed European force for Ukraine may respond if Russia attacks: Macron

Macron spoke after talks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and ahead of a summit in Paris of some 30 nations today

Erdogan blames opposition for wrecking Turkey's economy amid protest unrest

The opposition has called for a boycott of companies that it says support Erdogan's government

Argentina secure WC spot, celebrate it with 4-1 win over rivals Brazil

Defending champion Argentina celebrated throughout Tuesday as the team secured its place at the 2026 World Cup hours before an historic 4-1 win over archrival Brazil.

FIFA details Club World Cup prize money with $125M target for the winner

The winner of FIFA's first 32-team Club World Cup in the United States could earn $125 million as details of a $1 billion prize money fund were finally published Wednesday.