Australian share prices plummet $45bn after Trump recession fears tank US market

11/03/2025 03:51 The Guardian

Donald Trump’s talk of tariffs and the unpredictability of a trade war is causing investor uncertainty in the ASX 200Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian share market has plummeted, shedding more than $45bn after US markets tanked overnight on recession fears.The benchmark S&P/ASX200 dropped more than 140 points, or about 1.79%, to 7820.1 after jumping off a cliff at the start of Tuesday’s session.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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‘Ukraine is ready for peace’: Zelenskyy accepts 30-day ceasefire proposal – live

US state secretary says ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ after Kyiv accepts US-backed ceasefire proposalAs the talks in Jeddah take place behind the closed doors, let’s catch up with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen’s comments at the European Parliament in Strasbourg earli...

11/03/2025 19:20 The Guardian

Ontario suspends electricity tariff imposed on US after Trump’s commerce secretary agrees to talks – live

End of 25% tariff on electricity exports to three US states announced in joint statement from Ontario premier and US commerce secretaryTrump raises Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%Ukraine ceasefire – live updatesPolls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as...

11/03/2025 19:13 The Guardian

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions

Joint statement says ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ as two countries also revive plans for minerals dealEurope live – latest updatesUkraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, as the United States announced it would immediately lift its restr...

11/03/2025 19:11 The Guardian

Mother of two sons shot in Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ dares hope for justice

Sarah Celiz among tens of thousands feeling relief that ex-Philippines president will finally face the courtsDuterte flown to The Hague after arrestSarah Celiz wept as she sat at home watching footage from Manila’s main airport on her phone. They were tears of sadness, and of relief.The former Phi...

11/03/2025 18:59 The Guardian

Romanian court rejects appeal by far-right politician to lift candidacy ban

Călin Georgescu, a Russia-friendly populist, won first round of election before result was annulled Europe live – latest updatesA top Romanian court has rejected an appeal by far-right politician Călin Georgescu to lift a ban on his candidacy in a rerun of the presidential election, sparking ang...

11/03/2025 18:45 The Guardian

Two more arrested in fraternity hazing death of Louisiana student

Three people in custody after Southern University student Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched repeatedly in chestAuthorities have arrested two more suspects in the recent fraternity hazing death of a 20-year-old student at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Kyle Thurman was captured on Mon...

11/03/2025 18:28 The Guardian

US and Ukraine continue negotiations after marathon day of peace talks

Kyiv ‘ready to do everything’ to end fighting after Trump cut support for Ukraine in its war with RussiaEurope live – latest updatesSenior US and Ukrainian officials have held marathon crunch talks in Saudi Arabia focused on ending the war with Russia, aiming to build confidence despite a pers...

11/03/2025 17:53 The Guardian

North Sea collision: man arrested as experts warn of ‘disaster’ for marine life

Police launch criminal investigation as local leaders call on Starmer to prevent environmental catastrophePolice have launched a criminal investigation into the collision between two ships in the North Sea, with one man arrested, as experts voiced growing fears over the environmental impact of the c...

11/03/2025 17:47 The Guardian

EU plan to deport more people will lead to ‘prolonged detention’, say critics

European Commission draft includes orders for people to leave EU entirely and conditions for ‘return hubs’ outside blocEurope live – latest updatesThe European Commission has outlined proposals to increase deportations of people with no legal right to stay in the EU, but critics said it had op...

11/03/2025 17:23 The Guardian

Ukraine’s drone strike shows it is not helpless without US intelligence

Attack on Moscow as peace talks began was designed to reinforce Kyiv’s proposal for an air truce with RussiaUkraine’s decision to launch a drone attack into Russia as the next phase of peace negotiations involving delegations from Washington and Kyiv began is a clear demonstration that its milit...

11/03/2025 17:02 The Guardian

Mark Kelly replies to Musk ‘traitor’ taunt over Ukraine visit: ‘not a serious guy’

Democratic senator and former combat pilot dismisses billionaire who wrote ‘You are a traitor’ after Ukraine tripElon Musk is “not a serious guy”, said Mark Kelly, the US fighter pilot and astronaut turned Arizona Democratic senator, after the Tesla owner and close Donald Trump ally called h...

11/03/2025 16:51 The Guardian

‘Urgent action’ needed to save Starmer’s 2030 energy bill cut, says industry body

Higher costs from April on course to derail prime minister’s plan for £300 bill reduction, warns Energy UKBusiness live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has been warned that he will need to take “urgent action” to meet his goal of cutting energy bills by up to £300 by 2030, according to a repo...

11/03/2025 16:16 The Guardian

Vatican seeks to debunk fake news on health of Pope Francis

Since pontiff was hospitalised conspiracy theories have swirled online claiming he has diedWhile Pope Francis was being treated for double pneumonia, Italian TikToker Ottavo made his way unchallenged into a ward at Gemelli hospital in Rome, followed by a camera. His aim was to bolster a conspiracy t...

11/03/2025 16:16 The Guardian

Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings

Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 deadThe former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has left Manila on a plane headed to The Hague, hours after he was served with an arrest warrant from the international criminal cour...

11/03/2025 16:07 The Guardian

Trump raises Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates

President cites Ontario’s recent imposition of 25% surcharge on electricity exports to US as reason for doubling dutiesUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump is doubling planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% and once again threatened to annex Canada as retaliation for the provinc...

11/03/2025 15:40 The Guardian

US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations

Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to 60 colleges and universities indicating that they may face “enforcement actions” for allegations of antisemit...

11/03/2025 15:19 The Guardian

Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn

In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered speciesDonald Trump’s administration, backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk’s Doge agency, are carrying out an attack on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and federal wildlife agen...

11/03/2025 15:00 The Guardian

Starmer to avoid immediate counter-tariffs if Trump puts levies on UK steel

British PM has discussed issue with president, as US trade war with Canada escalatesBusiness live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he will not hit back with immediate counter-tariffs if Donald Trump imposes 25% levies on all steel and aluminium imports to the US on Wednesday.The prime ministe...

11/03/2025 14:46 The Guardian

Students block access to Serbian state TV station amid nationwide protests

Anti-government rally in Belgrade this weekend billed as climax to months of unrest since Novi Sad tragedy last yearEurope live – latest updatesSeveral hundred student protesters have blocked Serbia’s public television station building in Belgrade as tensions soar days before a large rally plann...

11/03/2025 14:02 The Guardian

Labor’s bid to bolster Australian airline passenger rights may prove weaker than existing law, Choice warns

Consumer advocacy group says draft charter should include the right to a replacement or a refund when a flight is cancelled or significantly delayedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s proposal to bolster airline customers’ rights to empower them against poor servic...

11/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

Australia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war looms

Industries across the country are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide tariff regimeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA run on gold in America – fanned by fears of a global trade war – has given Australia its first trade surplus with the US in...

11/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

USDA cuts more than $1bn in local food purchases for schools, food banks

Millions of children could lose free school meals as food costs rise, warns School Nutrition Association presidentThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has slashed two programs that provided more than $1bn for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farms and ranchers.About $660m of tho...

11/03/2025 13:13 The Guardian

Experts warn of North Sea collision’s ‘devastating’ impact on marine life

Highly toxic jet fuel leaking from oil tanker threatens local ecosystems as investigations begin into collision’s causeLeaking fuel from the collision between a cargo ship and oil tanker in the North Sea would have a “devastating” impact on marine life, experts have said, as investigations beg...

11/03/2025 13:13 The Guardian

Three reportedly killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow as peace talks begin

Officials say 337 drones targeted Russia hours before US and Ukrainian teams met for peace talks in Saudi ArabiaEurope live – latest updatesUkraine has launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the war hours before US and Ukrainian teams convened for peace talks in Saudi Arabi...

11/03/2025 12:42 The Guardian

Trump pick for Washington US attorney made racist comments | First Thing

The Guardian can reveal comments by Ed Martin advancing false and racist claims. Plus, just seven countries meet WHO dirty air guidelinesDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump’s pick for Washington US attorney, Ed Martin, has repeatedly made racist com...

11/03/2025 12:33 The Guardian

Lego to build up digital games plus Nike and F1 tie-ups to keep tweens’ interest

Toy company’s sales rose 13% last year, buoyed by Technic, City, Star Wars and Harry Potter-themed setsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Lego has said the toymaker is developing digital games and tying up with more traditionally adult brands such as Nike and Formula One as it competes wi...

11/03/2025 12:30 The Guardian

Justice secretary to meet Sentencing Council after stand-off over alleged ‘differential treatment’ rules – UK politics live

Council has defended new guidelines, saying claims they would lead to ‘two-tier justice’ were ‘completely wrong’At the parliamentary Labour party meeting last night, Keir Starmer strongly defended the government’s plans to cut sickness and disability benefits, saying the current system is...

11/03/2025 12:21 The Guardian

Incidents at English hazardous industrial sites ‘going unchecked’

Staff crisis at Environment Agency, which helps monitor 950 sites, means it is hearing about incidents later than normal, insider saysThe team responsible for preventing environmental risks at England’s most hazardous industrial sites is facing a recruitment crisis and one insider has warned envir...

11/03/2025 11:00 The Guardian

Zelenskyy’s chief of staff urges Europe to keep financial pressure on Russia

As truce talks begin in Jeddah, Andriy Yermak writes for the Guardian that continent must ‘remain united’Andriy Yermak: Don’t let Russia off the hookEurope live – latest updatesEurope must keep the financial pressure on Russia even though a ceasefire has never seemed closer in Ukraine’s th...

11/03/2025 10:00 The Guardian

NSW and Queensland floods update: Ipswich avoids severe flooding by inches as more rain forecast in wake of Cyclone Alfred

Concerns for elderly and vulnerable as some homes in south-east Queensland face days without powerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe cleanup has begun in flood-affected parts of Queensland but thousands of homes will remain without power until the weekend.All police emerg...

11/03/2025 08:38 The Guardian

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