Global leaders, markets react to Trump's metal tariffs plan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Major steel- and aluminium-producing nations on Friday condemned US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on the industry, as stock markets plunged on fears of an imminent tit-for-tat trade war.

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Israeli police question Netanyahu for eighth time over fraud, bribery allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli police arrived on Friday at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home where media reports said they were to question him for an eighth time over allegations of fraud and bribery.

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Eight Turkish soldiers killed in battle for Syria's Afrin #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey suffered heavy losses on Thursday during its offensive against a Kurdish militia in northwest Syria, with the military announcing that eight soldiers were killed and 13 more wounded.

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Fugitive Puigdemont abandons bid to return as Catalan leader #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont said Thursday he had abandoned his bid to return as regional president in an attempt to unblock a political impasse as the region remains without a fully functioning government.

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