China has granted some exemptions on U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs and is asking businesses to identify goods that could be eligible in the clearest sign yet that Beijing is worried about the economic fallout from its trade war with Washington, according to businesses notified. The dispensation is the latest sign that the world’s two largest economies were prepared to rein in their trade war, assuaging concerns about the…

In a budget watchdog report on Friday which revealed that Britain’s regulators have failed to drive sufficient investment in the water sector, highlighting their role in causing an environmental crisis in the industry. Water companies in England and Wales are at the centre of a public backlash over rising bills after ageing pipes and overwhelmed treatment works resulted in repeated sewage spills in recent years, polluting Britain’s rivers and seas. “The…

Three people, including a child, were killed, and eight more were wounded in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad, the regional governor said on Friday. The governor for the central Dnipropetrovsk region, Serhiy Lysak, said on Telegram that “the aggressor again conducted a mass attack on the region with drones,” adding that 11 drones were destroyed over the region. Lysak said that several fires had broken out…

Britain could gain 400 billion pounds ($533 billion) from AI-driven growth if it trained its workforce, Google said, after a pilot scheme in the UK showed workers could save more than 120 hours a year by using AI in administrative tasks. Simple steps such as giving workers permission to use AI and a few hours of training to get them started could help double the adoption of the new technology,…

The Trump administration has acknowledged that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil in March without a warrant, a revelation now central to a legal battle that could determine whether the Syrian-born U.S. permanent resident will be deported. Khalil, a vocal participant in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, was arrested outside his New York City apartment where he lived with his pregnant, U.S. citizen wife…

Tesla’s sales in Europe are tumbling despite a broader rebound in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) across the Continent as Elon Musk gets a fresh headache as he refocuses his attention on his struggling car company. Just 36,167 Teslas were sold in the EU during the first quarter of 2025, down 37pc compared to a year earlier, according to industry figures. It came as overall EV sales in the bloc…

The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remains a critical focus for businesses, investors and individuals in Nigeria as forex market fluctuations continue. On 25th April 2025, the black-market exchange rate reflects ongoing economic trends, foreign exchange supply challenges, and the latest policies from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).   How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in Black Market? The latest black-market Dollar to Naira exchange rate as of…

A federal judge in New Hampshire on Thursday restricted the ability of Republican President Donald Trump’s administration to cut off funding to public schools that engage in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty in Concord issued a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Education from enforcing its policy against members of three groups including the National Education Association, the largest U.S. teacher’s union. Read also:…

UK Firms are encouraged to self-report suspected wrongdoing to Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and cooperate with investigators as they get a chance to avoid prosecution, according to guidance published by the SFO on Thursday. The SFO, which has a remit covering complex financial crimes, fraud and corruption, said companies that flag potential breaches would be offered the chance to negotiate a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA), except in exceptional circumstances.…

President Donald Trump slammed Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday for his comments that Ukraine wouldn’t recognize Russian control of Crimea, calling the remarks very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia. In his post on Truth Social which reads; It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War. He has nothing to boast about! The situation for Ukraine is dire. He can have Peace…

Global aid funding cuts, led by the United States, are disrupting efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases almost as much as the COVID-19 pandemic did, the United Nations said on Thursday. Outbreaks of infectious diseases, including measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, have been increasing globally. According to reports from World Health Organization offices in 108 largely low and lower-middle income countries, Emergency and routine vaccinations meanwhile were significantly affected…

Florida on Tuesday sued photo-sharing app Snapchat for allegedly employing features that addict children and opening accounts for children age 13 and younger. The complaint said Snapchat features including infinite scrolling, push notifications, auto-play videos, and metrics that provide user feedback violate a 2024 state law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, and designed to protect children’s mental health from compulsive social media exposure. Florida called Snap’s conduct “particularly egregious”…