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Switzerland scrambles to ink trade deal with US amid certain 'economic blow' due to tariffs

The tariffs, which come into effect on Thursday, are estimated to affect around 60% of Swiss exports to the United States, its largest market for its exports of pharmaceuticals, watches, machinery and chocolate.

Euronews

Tariff showdown shatters once robust populist alliance between Trump and Modi

Once allies during the populist wave launched in Trump's first term, the US president and Indian PM Narendra Modi are now on a collision course over tariffs and Washington’s warming ties with Pakistan.

Euronews

Arms race fears as Putin says Russia is no longer bound by missile treaty

Russia's move follows Trump's nuclear messaging

The Independent UK

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Wesley Hunt tests waters of a Senate bid, setting up possible heavyweight primary with Cornyn and Paxton

The Houston Republican’s case rests on the notion that Sen. John Cornyn cannot win the primary and his challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, could jeopardize the seat in November.

The Texas Tribune

Statue of Confederate general torn down in 2020 protests to be restored in Washington DC

In June 2020, the Albert Pike statue near D.C. police headquarters was toppled and vandalized by protesters

The Independent UK

Colombia Fears U.S. Sanctions As Top Republicans Rally Around Convicted Ex President

Criticism of the conviction of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has sparked fears in the country that the U.S. will impose punitive measures on current officials

Latin Times

Turkey walks a tightrope as Trump threatens sanctions over Russian trade

Ankara is aiming to dodge President Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions against countries that trade with Russia. While Turkey is the third largest importer of Russian goods, it has largely escaped international sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. However, with Trump vowing to get tough with Moscow if…

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Talking politics has bartenders on edge in Trump’s Washington DC

In many watering holes, avoiding politics is an unspoken rule. Staying neutral is getting harder under this regime

The Guardian - US

Top 10 States Where Phone and Internet Bills Cut Into Your Paycheck Most

Connectivity costs vary drastically by state -- some pay over $1,600 a year for slow internet, with Kansas and Washington among the worst for cost vs. speed.

GOBankingRates

2026 College Football Schedule for Teams in the West

A complete schedule of 2026 college football games for the 26 top teams from the West in five conferences by week.

SuperWest Sports

Broken altimeter, ignored warnings: Hearings reveal what went wrong in DC crash that killed 67

A long list of things went wrong in January and contributed to the collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet over Washington, D

The Independent UK

Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson arrested at Washington airport on a domestic violence offense

Reigning 100-meter world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

The Independent UK

Trump reveals US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia’ after clash with Medvedev

The move escalates tensions between Washington and Moscow

Evening Standard

Commanders Set to Return to DC After Council Approves Stadium Plan

Everything old is new again for Washington.

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The Independent UK

Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

The Washington Commanders' plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared another significant hurdle

The Independent UK

Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperation

Russia’s space chief has visited the United States to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASA’s acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years

Radio France Internationale

Africa braces for fallout as US tariff deadline is pushed back a week

African countries have gained an extra week to renegotiate trade terms with Washington, with new US tariffs – including steep hikes for South Africa and Algeria – now due to take effect on 7 August. The latest executive order signed by President Trump introduces a flat 15 percent tariff on…

Radio France Internationale

South Sudan turns US deportations to its diplomatic advantage

South Sudan has reportedly signalled a willingness to accept more deportees from the United States – in a move that could serve as diplomatic leverage in its tense relationship with Washington.

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The Conversation

Trump’s new tariff regime has begun after months of chaos and uncertainty. But is his approach working?

The beginning of August marks the latest deadline for US president Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff policy. This era of chaos and uncertainty began on April 2 and the situation remaims fluid. With the deadline for partners to secure a deal with Washington now passed, it’s a good time to…

The Independent UK

How do Trump’s tariffs affect Asian countries?

US president blindsides Asian partners with steep new levies that threaten to redraw region’s economic and strategic map, Shweta Sharma writes

Radio France Internationale

Trump unveils sweeping new global tariffs but delays deadline by a week

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a wave of new tariffs on imports from more than 90 countries. The levies – ranging from 10 to 41 percent – had been due to enter force Friday but were pushed back by a week. The trade conflict has…

International Business Times

Trump Orders Tariffs On Dozens Of Countries In Push To Reshape Global Trade

President Donald Trump ordered the reimposition of tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday -- his cornerstone strategy for reshaping global trade to benefit the US economy.

The Independent UK

Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks localized flash flooding

Strong rain storms are lashing the East Coast from Virginia to Connecticut, flooding roadways and delaying flights from Boston to Washington, D

The Guardian - US

State of emergency in New York City and New Jersey over rains and flash flooding

A powerful storm system is bringing torrential rain, with forecasters predicting possibility of at least 3in an hour

The Conversation

European gloom over the Trump deal is misplaced. It’s probably the best the EU could have achieved

The trade deal between the US and the European Union, squeezed in days before the re-introduction of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, is reflective of the new politics of global trade. Faced with the threat of 30% baseline tariffs from Washington, as well as additional levies on specific sectors, the…

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