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The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to counter them.

The Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's "enablers."

Sophie Cunningham surpassed Caitlin Clark in WNBA social media followers, reaching 4 million as her popularity rockets toward the league's top spot.

President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war.

Nine men and three women are arrested as police investigate the lead-up to the crash that killed seven people.

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The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

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The announcement comes days after trade negotiations broke down between the U.S. and Canada.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50 on Jan. 1, 2027