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Trump administration launches tariff refund system as first step in paying back billions – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T12:28:23+00:00

Trump administration launches online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this yearSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’ll spend most of the day in meetings, and at 3pm ET he’ll sign executive orders. None of these are open to the press, but we’ll let you know if anything changes and we hear from the president.After the supreme court struck down Trump’s tariffs in February, US businesses called for a swift process to pay refunds to US importers. Continue reading...

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Механізм списання старих вагонів викликає питання, – експерт

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-20T12:18:13+00:00

фото УНІАННаказ уряду щодо строків експлуатації вантажних вагонів може стати кроком до оновлення рухомого складу, однак його реалізація викликає низку питань у галузі. Про це заявив глава Асоціації власників...

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Tsunami hits northern Japan after earthquake, no damage reported

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T12:14:23+00:00

The earthquake was centred off the northeast coast of Japan and had a magnitude estimated at 7.4, according to the US Geological Survey

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Starmer to admit he inadvertently gave MPs misleading information on Mandelson

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T12:11:55+00:00

PM to tell Commons he was himself misled and would ‘never knowingly mislead parliament or the public’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is expected to admit he inadvertently gave MPs misleading information about Peter Mandelson’s vetting when he addresses the Commons.But his spokesperson said the prime minister would “never knowingly mislead parliament or the public” and that he was himself misled. Continue reading...

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US and Mexican officials assigned to cartel case killed in car accident

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T12:11:25+00:00

Director of state investigation agency among those killed in Chihuahua in operation to destroy clandestine drug labsTwo United States officials and another two Mexican officials assigned to combat drug cartel operations died in a car accident in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua on Sunday, a US embassy spokesperson said.The Mexican officials were the director of the state’s investigation agency and an officer, state authorities said, adding that they were on an operation to destroy clandestine laboratories in the municipality of Morelos.Guardian staff contributed Continue reading...

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Loopworm says its silkworm-based feed ingredients are now carbon negative

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T12:05:53+00:00

According to an independent Life Cycle Assessment, producing one kilogram of Loopworm’s silkworm-based ingredients results in the removal of 2.56 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent, measured on a cradle-to-gate basis

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Charlize Theron joins chorus of disapproval over Timothée Chalamet’s ballet comments

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T12:04:37+00:00

The former ballet dancer said Chalamet’s comments were ‘reckless’ in an interview with the New York Times in which she also discussed her violent childhoodActor and former ballet dancer Charlize Theron has joined the chorus of disapproval aimed at Timothée Chalamet over his remarks that appeared to disrespect performers of ballet and opera.In an interview with the New York Times, Theron said: “Oh, boy, I hope I run into him one day,” adding: “That was a very reckless comment on two art forms that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard time. But in 10 years, AI is going

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No 10 signals Starmer accepts he inadvertently misled parliament over what he said about Mandelson vetting – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T12:04:01+00:00

Downing Street suggests that the prime minister will tell MPs that he accepts he inadvertently misled parliamentJudgment day for PM over Mandelson scandalAt his press conference Nigel Farage was asked about reports saying that Keir Starmer knew about the security concerns about Peter Mandelson that led to him failing his security vetting interview. That was a reference to the Telegraph splash, which says:Senior Whitehall sources told The Telegraph that the UKSV [UK Security Vetting] findings largely restated security risks that had already been drawn to Sir Keir’s attention.One senior source w

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ДТЕК Ахметова очолив рейтинг найбільших приватних інвесторів в економіку України за час війни, - ЗМІ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-20T12:03:00+00:00

За оцінкою видання, сукупні інвестиції компанії в українську економіку за період повномасштабної війни становлять 101,7 млрд грн.

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Trump tariff refund system launching in first step towards paying back billions – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T12:01:37+00:00

Trump administration launches online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this yearAfter the supreme court struck down Trump’s tariffs in February, US businesses called for a swift process to pay refunds to US importers.The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for “a seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers” at the time. Continue reading...

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Esclavage : « Doit-on nécessairement en passer par la justice pour établir la vérité historique ? »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T12:00:15+00:00

A la suite du vote des Nations unies qualifiant l’esclavage de « plus grave crime contre l’humanité », l’historien Vincent Duclert estime, dans une tribune au « Monde », que si la demande de justice des pays du Sud est légitime, seul le savoir historique permettra d’établir les vérités dont les sociétés ont besoin.

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Trump tariff refund system set to launch in first step towards paying back $166bn in extra levies – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T11:56:36+00:00

Trump administration to launch online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this yearDonald Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday, and he again threatened to destroy its power plants and bridges if no deal is reached.Trump did not say who would lead the delegation, but a White House official said it was vice-president JD Vance. Continue reading...

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Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Sends Mixed Signals on Talks After U.S. Seizes Ship

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-20T11:56:01+00:00

An Iranian official vowed retaliation for the U.S. attack on an Iran-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran’s president said the war “benefits no one,” as an American delegation prepared for more peace talks.

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First Thing: US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T11:55:19+00:00

Iran decried the seizure as an act of piracy, saying it has no plans to participate in talks with the US. Plus, how Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not touristsGood morning.The US military has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged container ship that tried to evade its blockade near the strait of Hormuz. It is the first such interception since the US began blocking Iranian ports last week.When does the ceasefire end? It is set to expire by Wednesday.Where does the US public stand on the war? An NBC poll on Sunday estimated 67% and 68% of adults “somewhat” or “strongly” disap

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Cabinet secretary apparently advised Starmer to wait for vetting before appointing Mandelson

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T11:48:58+00:00

Documents also show PM’s choice for US ambassador was offered ‘higher tiers’ briefing before vetting was finalisedUK politics live – latest updatesThe then cabinet secretary, Simon Case, appeared to advise Keir Starmer to complete security vetting for Peter Mandelson before announcing an appointment, documents reveal.The documents released last month by the Cabinet Office as part of the disclosures over the US ambassadorial appointment also show Mandelson was offered a “higher tiers” briefing before his vetting was finalised. Continue reading...

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