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| Hello. The world's two largest economies are locked in an escalating trade war,
as China indicates it will hold firm against threats of increased tariffs from the US. We also report on the new rules at this year's Miss Ivory Coast beauty pageant, and take a look at new images of King Charles and Queen Camilla, released to mark their 20th wedding anniversary. | |
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TOP OF THE AGENDA | Trump's game of chicken over global tariffs |
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|  | Higher tariffs are set to hit a number of countries on Wednesday. Credit: Reuters | The world's economy is "hanging in the balance" as President Trump plays "a high-stakes game of chicken", writes North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher. With one day to go before higher "reciprocal" tariffs are set to kick in, many of the nations Trump has labelled the "worst offenders" are scrambling to secure deals with the White House. But as my colleague notes, China is "playing a different game, one of retaliation and resistance", vowing to fight until “the end” despite Trump's threats of additional tariffs of 50% if it doesn't withdraw its retaliatory levy. Despite the economic uncertainty, European and Asian markets opened slightly higher on Tuesday, following days of losses. |
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| US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, Trump says | Iran also confirmed "indirect" talks. Trump has warned of a “bad day for Iran” if no agreement is reached. | Read more > |
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| Trump can use 1798 law for deportations - top court | While the administration claims the ruling is a win, the justices said deportees must have a chance to challenge their removal. | More on this > |
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| Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops in Russia's Belgorod | It's the first time Ukraine has explicitly acknowledged its operations in a second region of Russia. | Read more > |
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| Prince Harry in court for security downgrade appeal | In 2020 - after the Duke of Sussex stopped being a working royal - his UK taxpayer-funded protection was changed. | Live updates > |
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| Prince loses benefits bid on top of £300k allowance | Belgium's Prince Laurent argued he was partly self-employed because of his royal duties, and so entitled to social security. | More on this story > |
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| BEYOND THE HEADLINES | No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageants |
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| |  | Marlène-Kany Kouassi is one of only two winners of Miss Ivory Coast over the last six decades to wear her crown over natural hair. Credit: Comici | Long, flowing wigs and weave extensions have dominated the catwalks of Ivory Coast's massively popular beauty pageants for years. But this year they're banned from the preliminary stages of Miss Ivory Coast in a bid to celebrate "natural" beauty. No decision has yet been made on whether the ban will apply to the final, but already it has sparked a lively debate across the country about the influence of Western beauty standards. |
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT | Naming matters | Rwanda's annual celebrations of baby gorillas is key to ensure their survival. | |
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And finally... in Italy | New photos of the UK's King Charles and Queen Camilla have been released to mark their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. The images were taken soon after the pair arrived in Italy for a busy state visit on Monday. Take a look at the pictures here and find out the meaning behind Camilla's flower brooch. | |
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