‘I freaked out and spent $400 online – it felt like a last hurrah’
How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.
Day: May 10, 2025
Billionaires’ Battle Over a Sculpture Exposes a Mysterious Art Market
David Geffen and Justin Sun’s unusually public dispute over ownership of a Giacometti sculpture valued at tens of millions of dollars gives a glimpse into a shrouded world.
This Is the Trade Conflict Xi Jinping Has Been Waiting For
For years, the leader of China has planned to make the world dependent on its exports and know-how. But the strategy has costs for his own country.
How Macron Became a Close Zelensky Ally
The French and Ukrainian presidents have a particular bond, built on a common goal of protecting Ukraine and deflecting Russia.
Three Pakistan Air Force Bases Attacked As India Launches Retaliatory Strikes With Air-To-Surface Missiles
In the early hours of Saturday, India launched a significant retaliatory counter-drone/missile operation targeting multiple locations within Pakistan, including the major cities of Islamabad, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, as well as key military installations. This escalation follows a dramatic increase in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, triggered by a series of drone and missile
China’s consumption slide deepens as tariff war bites
China’s consumer prices continued to fall in April, marking the third consecutive month of decline amid economic challenges and trade tensions with the US. As leaders grapple with sluggish spending and property sector woes, key economic officials from …
NSW woman faces court after being charged with murder of two grandsons
The 66-year-old appeared at Parramatta court on Saturday after being charged with murdering her grandsons aged six and sevenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo young boys might have been murdered hours before officers were ca…
Datadog acquires Eppo, which offers feature flagging and app experimentation tools, reportedly for $220M; Eppo had raised $47.5M and was valued at $80M in 2022 (Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch)
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Datadog acquires Eppo, which offers feature flagging and app experimentation tools, reportedly for $220M; Eppo had raised $47.5M and was valued at $80M in 2022 — Datadog is on an acquisition spree. J…
Party switches candidates ahead of South Korean presidential election
Kim Moon Soo was replaced as the People Power Party candidate by former prime minister Han Duck-soo a week after his selection.
US Top Diplomat Calls Pak Army Chief, Urges De-escalation With India
Marco Rubio also offered US assistance in starting “constructive” talks between the two countries to “avoid future conflicts.