Trump imposes fresh tariffs on more than 80 countries, drawing protests from US allies and trading partners The new tariffs will replace a 10% global duty set to expire on Friday, and comes as after the US supreme court declared many of the earlier levies were illegal
‘It’s more than backcombing a beehive!’ How tribute acts got massive – and put the live music scene back in the black Versions of Amy Winehouse and hundreds of other musicians are generating millions for beleaguered UK venues. But what is the emotional toll for the imitators, and are they pushing out original artists?
For outraged Germans, the Jens Spahn scandal is about more than his surrogate baby The powerful politician was no stranger to controversy, but brazenly defying a ban on surrogacy that he had long defended, was the last straw, says Berlin-based journalist Tania Roettger
Racy short story by Alan Turing offers glimpse of ‘playful, funny, cheeky’ side Writing from year after gross indecency arrest challenges ‘isolated mathematician’ image, says Cambridge academic
Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial Irish politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trial
‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm ‘Wave of optimism’ is sparked by prospect of new prime minister, England football team’s progress and hot weather
What training my chaotic dog taught me about power, control – and human beings The long read: Our lovable yet unruly boxer Dusty forced me to wonder: if a dog has no morals, how do you teach it to be ‘good’?
Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free Black-crowned night heron one of many species thriving at Holnicote Estate where river ‘reset’ has transformed area into lush oasis
Experience: I hunt for missing hikers in remote mountains Since I started doing search and rescue five years ago, I have found seven survivors. Sadly, the number I find dead is higher
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal Catholic order with a record of child abuse could be subject to hundreds of redress claims worth up to $65m
Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics Hospitality businesses call on Andy Burnham to cut VAT and extend help to hotels and restaurants
Trump’s DoJ drops effort to subpoena New York Times over Qatari jet story Journalists had reported on security concerns about US president flying on $400m Air Force One plane from Qatar
Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justice
A 12-year-old casualty of war recovers in hospital: Alessio Mamo’s best photograph ‘Manal suffered severe burns to her arms and face after a missile explosion in Iraq. Yet in many ways she seemed just like a regular young girl’
How to make perfect ratatouille It's come a long way from the tables at 1980s dinner parties. Do you like your ratatouille soft and jammy, or fresh-tasting and crunchy?
Tesla stock suffers double-digit drop on carmaker’s worst day in years Elon Musk’s EV company lost a quarter of its value after revealing weak profits and high spending on AI and robotics
Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess EU unveils largest package in four years of measures against Russian individuals and interests; Laura Loomer shows up in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,612