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Deal or no deal: What happens with Trump's July tariff deadline?
Deal or no deal: What happens with Trump's July tariff deadline?
by  AFP

A week before US President Donald Trump reimposes steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU and Japan, many are still scrambling to reach a deal that would protect them from the worst. This week, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic is in Washington in a push to seal a trade deal, with the EU commission having received early drafts of proposals that officials are working on. bys/sla

French league launches own channel to broadcast Ligue 1
French league launches own channel to broadcast Ligue 1
by  AFP

The French football league (LFP) announced on Tuesday the creation of its own channel to broadcast Ligue 1 matches next season, after clubs voted in favour of ending a deal with DAZN. An agreement was struck for a "TV and digital platform entirely dedicated to Ligue 1" following a meeting of club presidents, the LFP's board of directors and representatives of its commercial arm, LFP Media.

IMF urges Swiss to strengthen bank resilience
IMF urges Swiss to strengthen bank resilience
by  AFP

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday urged Switzerland to strengthen the resilience of its banks and address the flaws exposed by the collapse of Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second-biggest bank, was among 30 international banks deemed too big to fail due to their importance in the global banking architecture.

Trump ramps up Musk feud with deportation, DOGE threats
Trump ramps up Musk feud with deportation, DOGE threats
by  AFP

Donald Trump and Elon Musk reignited their bitter feud Tuesday, with the US president threatening to deport the tech tycoon and strip federal funds from his businesses for criticizing Trump's flagship spending bill. And he has pledged to fund challengers against lawmakers who campaigned on reduced federal spending only to vote for the bill.

Trump says will 'take a look' at deporting Musk
Trump says will 'take a look' at deporting Musk
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he could consider deporting Elon Musk, after the South African-born billionaire slammed his flagship spending bill. We'll have to take a look," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked if he would consider deporting Musk.