Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

President Donald Trump suffered a rare rebuke when the Supreme Court ruled against his tariff agenda, but he has promised a 10 per cent global duty.

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest has raised fresh questions about the future of the monarchy

A state election could shed light on whether One Nation's rising popularity translates into votes

Socceroo Daniel Arzani faces a hostile reception from his former club in the A-League Men's Melbourne derby

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