Willem Marx
Stories
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China retaliates with new 84% tariffs as global markets fall
China on Wednesday announced a retaliatory tariff on all U.S. imports, bringing the total tariff level to 84%. The measures are a response to President Trump's latest round of tariffs, which went into effect overnight.
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U.S. stock markets bounce back after Trump tariffs shock -- but nerves abound
After major slides in equity trading across the world, any slight uptick in stock prices will only repair part of the destruction of trillions of dollars in investor wealth over the past few days.
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How Europeans are reacting to the Yemen war plans group chat
In Europe, there's now a sense of a "broken relationship" in discovering "the extent of American hostility," one French analyst said. "But like in love, there is life after a breakup."
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How Europeans are reacting to the U.S. intelligence group chat leak
Europeans react with surprise and humor to the report that U.S. defense officials discussed a military operation in Yemen via a group chat on the Signal app.
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Heathrow Airport reopens after electricity outage left passengers stranded
London's Heathrow airport reopened yesterday evening, after a fire Thursday at a substation knocked out electricity to the complex.
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London's Heathrow Airport closes Friday after fire knocks out power
London's Heathrow Airport will remain closed Friday after a fire at an electrical substation caused a power outage. The closure is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of customers.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts virtual summit in support of Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts a virtual summit with leaders from 20 countries to discuss Ukraine.
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What Greenland's elections mean for the island — and the U.S.
This week's vote resulted in a win for pro-independence forces and a rejection of President Trump's rhetoric about annexing the island.
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Greenland elections are dominated by independence and Trump's interest in the island
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede has framed today's vote as a "fateful choice." Polls show most support independence from Denmark, but the speed and timing of such a move are matters of debate.
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Tesla sales plummet as market competition and anger at Elon Musk grows
Tesla sales are down around the world because of competition in the market and from brand damage caused by Elon Musk's political activities and association with President Trump.
