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Trump to impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs this weekend
He plans 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods.

Trump blames diversity after plane crash and public servants overworked | NZ Herald News Update
President Trump blames diversity hires after deadly Washington DC plane crash and public servants report high workloads following job cuts. Video / NZ Herald

Trump moves to bar ‘transgender ideology’ from US military
US President also reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the Covid vaccine.

Israel defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWA
Supported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.

Nvidia loses $1 trillion as Chinese AI start-up challenges US dominance
Chunks wre torn off some chipmakers as a Chinese AI firm jolted tech shares.

Airline’s new dress code bans ‘obscene’ clothing and tattoos
Passengers could be stopped from flying for 'inappropriate' fashion or body art.

Star rapper had only a prop gun in shooting case, lawyer says
A$AP Rocky faces two assault charges involving ex-friend Terell Ephron.

Trump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staff
It's the latest in a blitz of right-wing measures Trump has set upon his return to power.

Trump declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files
'Everything will be revealed,' US President told reporters.

Mexico builds tent city on US border as mass deportations loom
Temporary homes will be set up on football fields, empty blocks of land and in gymnasiums.

Trump considers letting disaster-hit US states fend for themselves
US President says he'd 'rather see the states take care of their own problems'.

‘Get out’: New explosive wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
The new blaze has sparked thousands of evacuation orders.

'Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inauguration
Michael McCarrigan said the inauguration was like the coronation of a king or queen.

Donald Trump's executive order blitz and National Party caucus retreat | NZ Herald News Update
Donald Trump signs 26 executive orders in his first day in office and National Party MPs gather for their annual caucus retreats. Video / NZ Herald / AFP

Live: President Trump sworn in, vows action to stop ‘American decline’
Trump attacks Biden's last-minute pardons after hardline inaugural speech.

Donald Trump sworn in as President and hard months ahead for Kiwi businesses | NZ Herald News Update
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States and more hard months expected for Kiwi businesses. Video / NZ Herald / AFP

Make your New York holiday unforgettable by running the NYC Marathon
A unique tour through New York’s five famed boroughs.

Trump promises pardons, blasts enemies at Maga victory rally
Trump previews executive actions on immigration and repealing Biden policies.

‘We save TikTok’: Trump says he will delay ban after app goes dark in US
The US President has proposed that the US take partial ownership of the app.

TikTok shuts down in US as ban takes effect
'You can't use TikTok for now,' a message to American users read.