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Your morning news briefing

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, unraveling a gas-price mystery, Israel’s Gaza barrier.

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GM beats on earnings, raises guidance amid resilient vehicle pricing

Envious Albany lawmakers eye giving themselves raises after self-serving NYC Council's fat pay hikes

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Andrew Tate charged with possessing child abuse images

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White House ‘deeply concerned’ over Miliband as Foreign Secretary

Ann Widdecombe's cause of death yet to be established, inquest told - as murder suspect to appear in court

David Blair – join the discussion

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Tate brothers arrest

Newly unsealed court documents reveal details about the latest sex-crime charges against the two influencers as they fight extradition to the UK

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