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Trudeau slams Trump’s tariffs as ‘very dumb thing to do’, leaders vow retaliation

The US president has made good on his long-standing tariffs threat, drawing instant backlash.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (left) told US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that his new tariffs on Canadian imports were ‘a very dumb thing to do’ and said his country was striking back immediately.

Prayers for Pope Francis as Vatican gives health update

Catholics throughout South America are praying for Francis as the Vatican says he remains in hospital in a critical condition.

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A phrase reading in Spanish: "Francis the city prays for you" referring to Pope Francis, is projected on the Obelisk in Buenos Aires.

What Trump is ‘holding in reserve’ after Colombia deportation win

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US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia is on hold after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants.

Why this country is moving Christmas to October

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Christmas will start next month in Venezuela, leader Nicolas Maduro has decreed. Stock image

How Mexico beach trip turned deadly for surfer brothers

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Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson from Perth, Australia (left) and American Jack Carter Rhoad had apparently stopped to surf the breaks between Punta San Jose, about 80km south of Ensenada.

Passengers in dark after flight out of Sydney plunges ‘violently’ mid-air

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Dozens of passengers and crew were injured during a ‘technical event’ on a LATAM flight to Auckland.
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