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23Jul

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US Justice Department to reach out to Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

The US Department of Justice said it has reached out to Jeffrey Epstein's former associate Ghislaine Maxwell for a meeting amid backlash over the administration's handling of files related to Epstein. "Justice demands courage. For the first time, the Department of Justice is reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell to ask: what do you know? At @AGPamBondi's direction, I've contacted her counsel. I intend to meet with her soon. No one is above the law – and no lead is off-limits," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in an X post. Blanche added in a statement posted by Attorney General Pam Bondi on social media that if "Ghislane Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say." Blanche said ...

17Jul

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Trump hints at timeline for tariffs on $1.6 billion of Aussie exports

US President Donald Trump has said he will "probably" impose tariffs on pharmaceutical drug imports from the end of July. Speaking to reporters today, Trump said he would start out at a lower tariff rate and give companies a year to build domestic factories before they face higher import tax rates. He said this could come into effect "at the end of the month". Donald Trump has said he will "probably" impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports at the end of July. (AP) Australian exports to the US are already subject to a 10 per cent tariff, with Trump recently saying that could rise to 15 or 20 per cent by August 1. But now it appears pharmaceutical exports could come in for special attention. Trump previously said tariffs on pharmaceuticals could climb as hi...

17Jul

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Trump lashes out at ‘weaklings’ who believe Epstein ‘hoax’ amid building GOP pressure to release documents

US President Donald Trump has accused some of his longtime supporters of being "weaklings" who are falling prey to Democratic "bullshit" about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — concluding that he no longer wants their support. The message was the clearest sign yet of the cracks emerging in the president's coalition, many of whom are loudly demanding more information about the disgraced financier, who has been subject to myriad conspiracies since his death by suicide in 2019. And some of his allies don't appear to be listening, with Republicans in Congress taking steps on Wednesday morning (Wednesday night AEST) to potentially force the Justice Department to release more documents. With Trump defending the findings, the situation has set up an unprecedented ...

17Jul

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Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn’t confirming that

President Donald Trump said Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the US at his suggestion — though the company didn't confirm such a move. Any switch from high-fructose corn syrup in Coke sold in the US would put Coca-Cola more in line with its practice in other countries, including Mexico and Australia. But it wouldn't affect Trump's drink of choice, Diet Coke, which uses aspartame as a calorie-free beverage. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so," Trump wrote on his social media site. Donald Trump has announced Coca-Cola is changing its recipe at his request. (AP) "I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a v...

11Jul

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Ally of Iranian Supreme Leader jokes Iran could assassinate sunbathing Donald Trump

A friend of the Iranian Supreme Leader has joked Iran could assassinate US President Donald Trump in Florida. During a discussion about Iran's military technology, regime figure Mohammad-Javad Larijani and advisor to Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Trump "can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago". "While he's lying down, a micro-drone might target and strike him right in the navel," he said, laughing while he made the remarks. A friend of the Iranian Supreme Leader has joked Iran could assassinate US President Donald Trump in Florida. (AP) The comments were reported by Iran International, a London-based network. The outlet reported Larijani added "of course, we fight like men", which suggested Iran would not carry out an attack on Trump. The...

11Jul

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Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada, Australia’s could double

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 35 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada, a dramatic escalation in an on-again, off-again trade war with America's northern neighbour and one of its most important trading partners. "Starting August 1, 2025, we will charge Canada a Tariff of 35 per cent on Canadian products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs," Trump wrote in a letter posted to social media. NBC News also reported Thursday that Trump told Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker that the remaining US trading partners that have not yet received trade letters or reached framework agreements will be charged a blanket tariff rate. President Donald Trump has pledged a 35 per cent tariff on Canadian imports to the US. (AP) The let...

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