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G7 trade ministers meet, not expected to discuss US tariff threat

G7 trade ministers meet, not expected to discuss US tariff threat

G7 trade ministers opened a meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss issues including critical minerals, but were not expected to directly address the latest US threat to impose additional tariffs on European vehicles. The meeting, set to last until Wednesday, is taking place as the Middle East war has

Hollywood star Malkovich gets Croatian citizenship

Hollywood star Malkovich gets Croatian citizenship

US actor John Malkovich, who has Croatian ancestry, was granted Croatian citizenship on Tuesday in a special ceremony. "The world-renowned actor, who has left a mark on cinema with numerous roles, has taken on a new role and become a Croatian citizen," Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic said

Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship for family issues

Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship for family issues

Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week's PGA Championship at Aronimink, citing a personal health matter within his family, the tournament announced on Tuesday. The 55-year-old left-hander will be replaced in the field by fellow American Max Homa, who had been

Romania's pro-European PM ousted in no confidence vote

Romania's pro-European PM ousted in no confidence vote

Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was ousted Tuesday in a no confidence motion brought by the Social Democrats, his estranged allies, and the far right, deepening political turmoil in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine. The left-wing Social Democrats, the biggest party, were accused

France's Macron taps ex-aide to head central bank

France's Macron taps ex-aide to head central bank

France's President Emmanuel Macron is mulling appointing his former chief of staff as head of the country's central bank, his office said on Tuesday. Opponents claim the centrist head of state is trying to dominate government institutions by putting allies in key postings before his five-

Trump says he works out 'one minute a day' as he restores fitness award

Trump says he works out 'one minute a day' as he restores fitness award

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday his exercise routine lasts at most a minute a day, as he signed an order to bring back a presidential fitness award for children. Speculation has swirled about the health of Trump -- who was the oldest president ever inaugurated when he returned to power

EU urges US to stick to tariff deal terms

EU urges US to stick to tariff deal terms

The United States must respect its tariff agreement with the EU, the bloc's trade chief told his American counterpart Tuesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to hike levies on European cars. The European Union and the United States struck a deal last July setting tariffs on most EU