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US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump's 10% Global Tariffs

A federal trade court invalidated President Trump's attempt to impose a 10% global tariff, ruling in favor of small businesses and marking a second legal defeat for the administration's tariff policy.

Trump to Host Brazil's Lula at White House Amid Trade Talks

President Trump is set to host Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House for talks on trade and other issues, with Trump stating progress was made on potential new tariffs on Brazil.

Elon Musk and X Face Criminal Investigation in France Over AI Deepfakes

French prosecutors have escalated their probe into Elon Musk and his social media platform X to a criminal investigation, examining whether they were complicit in spreading harmful AI deepfakes.

US Strikes Iran Oil Port; Oil Rallies as Trump Downplays Attacks

US forces launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities after three Navy destroyers came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump calling the attacks a "love tap" and insisting a ceasefire remains in place despite rising tensions.

Two Australian Women Charged with ISIS Enslavement After Syria Return

Two Australian women, Kawsar Abbas and Zeinab Ahmed, were charged with enslavement and using a slave after returning from Syria, where they allegedly supported Islamic State, with a third woman also charged with joining a terrorist organization.

Trump enlists Boeing, Apple CEOs for China summit with Xi

President Trump is proceeding with plans to hold a summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing next week, despite unease among Chinese officials about the Iran war, which is expected to be high on the agenda.

Last updated: 5/8/2026, 1:05:29 AM