Trump escalates threats to fire US Federal Reserve Chair Powell
In a Fox Business interview, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not vacate his board seat when his term ends.
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15.04.2026
Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?
Japan's announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.
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15.04.2026
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
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15.04.2026
Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
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15.04.2026
Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.
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15.04.2026
US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
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15.04.2026
FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup
The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.
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14.04.2026
Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks
Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
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14.04.2026
No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon
CENTCOM contradicts reports on ships breaking blockade as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume in the next two days.
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14.04.2026
Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict?
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
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14.04.2026
Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
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14.04.2026
Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal as US blockade in Hormuz begins
Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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14.04.2026
Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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14.04.2026
Trump doubles down in Pope feud, refuses to apologise
Donald Trump says he won't apologise after attacking Pope Leo XIV as “WEAK”.
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13.04.2026
US judge dismisses Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein story
Dismissed lawsuit follows WSJ's report on letter allegedly signed by Donald Trump for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday.
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13.04.2026
Trump says Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ as US naval blockade begins
US president says Iranian military vessels approaching the blockade zone in Gulf will be 'immediately eliminated'.
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13.04.2026
Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s war’s latest major escalation
Analysts warn Washington's blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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13.04.2026
Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
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13.04.2026
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
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13.04.2026
What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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13.04.2026