Key points Why he won’t — even if markets dislike itDonald Trump has political incentives to maintain a tough trade posture: tariffs are a cornerstone of his messaging to voters and industry allies. Strategically, retreating could be seen as weakness by supporters and critics alike. Even where alternative statutory paths exist, ditching the policy would … Read more
Key points Kash Patel at the Olympics — the brief version On the day the U.S. men’s hockey team celebrated an Olympic gold, Kash Patel was filmed in the locker room raising a toast, wearing a player’s medal and spraying beer with players. The clip spread quickly online and on broadcast channels. Official line vs. … Read more
Key points John Davidson Tourette Outburst — straightforward timeline At the BAFTAs, an invited guest who has Tourette syndrome produced multiple involuntary expletives and, on one occasion, an audible racial slur while presenters were on stage. The host intervened and apologised during the ceremony; afterwards the BBC and BAFTA issued statements acknowledging that the language … Read more
Key points Eileen Gu — the American-born freeskier competing for China at Milan-Cortina — answered the political heat with a short, media-ready riposte that shifted attention from partisan debate back to sport and identity. Her one-line reply, delivered after Vance’s Fox interview, was framed by interviews where she described feeling targeted and exhausted by politicized … Read more
Key points Bacon signals Trump’s new tariff order will be defeated by Congress — quick explainer Rep. Don Bacon’s public comment that Congress “won’t” back the administration’s replacement tariff is a blunt political signal: even with an executive order in hand, the White House faces a tough legislative path if it wants Congress to formally … Read more
Key points Gala Night in Milan — and why it matters The exhibition gala is the sport’s curtain call: no judges, no scores — skaters perform free of technical pressure and lean into artistry, costumes and crowd-pleasing choreography.It’s where Olympic moments are humanized and fans get a relaxed final look at their favourites. When and … Read more
Key points What the settlement says — Epstein estate agrees to $35M settlement A Manhattan federal court filing made public this week shows the executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have agreed to settle a 2024 class action that accused Epstein’s inner circle of helping conceal and bankroll an international sex-trafficking operation. The settlement — a … Read more
Key points What happened — US treasuries fall The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the broad tariffs imposed under the administration’s emergency authority, ruling that the law used didn’t give the president the power to levy economy-wide import duties. Traders immediately re-priced the outlook: if those tariffs are invalidated, previously collected duties may need to … Read more
Key points The short version — what the court said and why it matters In a landmark decision, the U.S. highest court concluded that the president exceeded his statutory authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose economy-wide import duties. The majority said Congress — not the executive — holds the constitutional … Read more
Key points What’s happening in plain language As a big buyer of discounted Moscow barrels, India has historically been able to absorb volumes that Western buyers avoided after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. But recent data show India sharply cut imports of Russian crude in January and February 2026. Traders, ship-tracking analytics and market data … Read more