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SBS Australia
05-05-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Russia, Ukraine fire counter strikes ahead of proposed three-day truce
In the dark early hours in the Ukrainian capital, dozens of firefighters quell the flames caused by war. Debris from the latest drone attack by Russia had landed on several cars across the capital, setting them alight. Teenage student, Daryna Kravchuk was shaken by the attack near her apartment building. "We live on the first floor and we could hear the doors constantly opening and closing because people were just running away. It was very loud, it was one of the loudest nights. Very scary." As war veteran Petro Kryvoruka [[Kree-voh-roo-kah]] surveys his destroyed car, he concedes life is more important than metal; but his will be set back, again. (Ukrainian to English translation) "Pretending that they (Russians) are ready for talks is one thing, but nevertheless they keep delivering strikes and the war continues, boys are dying every day. The talks did not bring anything good so far. Look at the result of the talks: people are suffering, houses and cars sustain damage. I received some money from the government after being injured and I planned to rebuild my life, work as a taxi driver. And now all my plans are ruined." Tamara Kryvoruka, who lives with her army veteran son, condemns the attack on a place which houses no strategic infrastructure, only homes. "Calling them bastards is even not enough to describe them. Targeting civilians is just horrible. People were sleeping." Ukraine's military reports shooting down upwards of 69 Russian drones over the same night. Moscow is reporting it has stopped a retaliatory strike, with its mayor stating four drones were intercepted over the Russian capital. Both sides deny ever targeting civilians; meanwhile, people are fatigued by fear. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assuring war-weary citizens reprieve could come soon, in the form of a long-awaited ceasefire. (Ukrainian then translated into English): "We believe that ceasefire is possible at any moment, even starting today and should last for at least 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance." Last week, Russia declared a three-day ceasefire from May 8 to 10, which Ukraine countered with a proposal to stop war activities for 30 days. The same week, the United States and Ukraine signed onto a 10-year minerals and military marriage of sorts. A new joint investment fund will give the US access to the country's rare earths, to pay for rebuilding the war-ravage country and its protection. Ukrainian business academic Professor Valeriy Pekar is among those who are less optimistic about the outcome - and intent of the role of the U-S. "To take control of our resources, it is necessary to end the war. The American leadership declares themselves great peacemakers, but what they really do is not peacemaking. It's war mongering. Troublemaking. Yeah." Over the weekend [[2 May]], US President Donald Trump spoke on American TV ,[[N-B-C's Meet the Press]] admitting while peace is the plan; it isn't a certainty. "We're talking tremendous hatred between these two men and between you know, some of the soldiers frankly. Between the generals, they've been fighting for three years. I think we have a very good chance of doing it." Mr Trump will be in Saudi Arabia in coming weeks, but when he spoke with reporters, he did not detail his plans, simply saying he and his advisors had some very good discussions in recent days. Meantime, Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week. Beijing has described itself as a neutral party on the Ukraine conflict. Mr Xi will join Russian allies in marking Russia's World War Two Victory Day in Moscow on the 9th of May. In a state TV video, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country had the means to end the war in Russia's favour. Mr Putin, not for the first time, alluding to the use of nuclear weapons. (Russia to English translation)" There was no need to use the weapons you spoke about and I hope and I hope they will not be required. We have enough strength and means to bring what was started in 2022 to a logical conclusion with the outcome Russia requires." Mr Zelenskyy, meanwhile is in the Czech Republic, urging Ukraine's allies to place more pressure on the Kremlin. He has spent three years on a whistle stop world diplomacy tour to secure support for his country, but Mr Zelenskyy was first a performer of a different kind. Now psychologists say dramatic art is playing a crucial role in the conflict, as theatre enjoys a resurgence across Ukraine. Mykhailo Kukuiuk - an actor in Lviv - says he recognises a mutual need for escapism in every performance. (Ukrainian to English translation) "We actors don't get tired — not like we used to. And laughter — its nature is similar to thirst. We are like lovers — there is so little time left for the audience and the actor to be together. We are with each other — it is an exchange of energy, and there is a feeling that we want to make the most of this time.'
Daily Tribune
07-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Tariffs may spark US ‘market crash'
TDT | Agencies American TV host and market commentator Jim Cramer has warned that the US could face a market crash reminiscent of the infamous 'Black Monday' of 1987 if President Donald Trump does not reconsider his sweeping tariff plan. Cramer, a graduate of the renowned Harvard University with a doctorate in Law, and founder of TheStreet and CNBC host of the show 'Mad Money', highlighted the severity of the 1987 market collapse, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummet by 22.6% in a single trading session. Speaking on his show, he drew parallels between the current market conditions and the historic downturn, cautioning that the market could be on the brink of another devastating fall. 'If the president doesn't try to reach out and reward these countries and companies that play by the rules, then the 1987 scenario… the one where we went down three days and then down 22% on Monday, has the most cogency,' Cramer stated yesterday. 'We will not have to wait too long to know. We will know it by Monday.' Blanket tariff On Wednesday, President Trump stunned the global economy by announcing a 10% blanket tariff on all imports to the US, with even steeper levies scheduled to take effect on April 9 against major exporters such as China, the European Union, Japan, and Vietnam. China responded swiftly, imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump's measures. The fallout was immediate, with the Dow Jones plunging 3,910 points over the following two days — marking the worst two-day loss since the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant hit The broader market also took a significant hit. The S&P 500 declined nearly 6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq recorded a similar drop. The total market losses amounted to a staggering $6.6 trillion in erased value. Although Cramer had initially backed Trump's tariff strategy, the dramatic downturn has led him to reconsider his support. 'If President Trump stays intransigent and does nothing to ameliorate the damage that I saw these last few days, I'm not going to be constructive here,' Cramer declared.
Chicago Tribune
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Deborah Norville leaving ‘Inside Edition' after 30 years
Viewers of 'Inside Edition' were shocked to hear the news on air that Deborah Norville is leaving the daily show after 30 years. 'It has been an honor and a privilege to be here at 'Inside' for all these years,' she said during Wednesday's broadcast. 'A milestone like this is a time for reflection and on reflection I've decided that now is the time for me to move on from 'Inside Edition.'' Norville began hosting the CBS news program in 1995, making her the longest-serving female anchor on American TV. Following her announcement, she later took to Instagram to share more about her unexpected departure, noting that she turned down an offer to continue the gig. 'After 30 years anchoring 'Inside Edition,' it's time to do something new,' said the 66-year-old mother of three. 'Twice before I made career moves for personal reasons (Chicago to NBC News in NY, CBS News to Inside Edition) and they were the right decisions. This decision is also motivated by family, and I know it it's a good one. There's lots more to come from me, just from a new place.' Norville teased she has 'exciting things in the works,' the details of which she promised to talk about at a later date. Last October, Norville was announced as the host of 'The Perfect Line,' a syndicated game show set to premiere this fall. Based on a soon-to-be released board game, 'The Perfect Line' tasks contestants with placing people, events or items in the correct order — 'such as arranging six actors in the order of their worldwide box office gross,' according to Variety. After multiple rounds of eliminations, the last player standing has a final chance to win $10,000.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ben Fogle treated to most luxurious New Lives In The Wild stay ever
Ben Fogle said he felt "spoilt" by his accommodation in his most luxurious New Lives In The Wild visit ever. The TV presenter travelled to the remote west coats of Morocco to visit fellow TV adventurer Mark Anstice, and his wife Ayelen Aguilar for the latest episode of his Channel 5 show, which aired on Tuesday, 18 March. Fogle, 50, likened their home - which has taken 17 years to build - to a "cathedral" and admitted he was going to like staying in their spacious guest room with a private balcony. On arrival the TV presenter had his feet washed in a ritual of welcome. But he was also asked not to flush the toilet too much during his stay, in a bid to preserve water. In his latest visit to someone who has chosen to shun society and civilisation and live off-grid, Fogle flew to Marrakech and then journeyed to the west coast of Morocco to find Mark and Ayelen's home, where they live with children Gaia,nine, and eight-year-old Isaac. At first Fogle was in disbelief that he would find a home in the wilderness he found there, remarking: "I love this country normally. When I come here I head to the Sahara, I think of the desert. This really is the middle of nowhere but this is the coordinates I have been given." As he approached the huge house, which has six bedrooms, multiple living areas, a yoga and dance studio and an enclosed courtyard, Fogle marvelled: "I assume I've come to the right place, it's a bit grander than I'm used to." As the family welcomed the TV presenter Ayelen told him: "Look, we have a tradition in the house and when somebody comes, we wash their feet and the house is called The Serai, it's from the word caravan serai. The caravan seras, as I'm sure you know, were the were the resting places along the Silk Road, and part of the tradition there was, you know, you wash the feet of the, the weary traveller." Fogle replied: "You haven't seen my feet. I apologise in advance. It feels very strange to have you touching my feet. I haven't even really met you. It feels like it's fast tracking our friendship. Thank you so much." As the family gave Fogle a tour of the house he remarked: "Oh my goodness. It's like a cathedral in here!" And as he was shown his spacious guest room, with king-sized bed and private balcony, Fogle said: "Wow I'm being spoilt here! Thank you. I think I'm going to like it here." Mark previously made adventure documentaries for American television after leaving the British army. He blamed his reluctance to join social media for the collapse of his TV career. Mark said: "I ended up working quite a lot for American TV really happy times. I loved it. And then it suddenly just kind of folded around my ears and that was it. "The channel I was working for was sold, and the new executive director, this is how it was relayed to me, walked in and apparently they always want to stamp their own kind of personality on programmings, and they didn't like ours. "And to be honest, I hadn't done a whole lot to make myself indispensable. I had thousands of friend requests on Facebook, for example, and I ignored them all. I kind of disappeared and was difficult then they, it was difficult for them to get hold of me to do any kind of publicity shots cos I was just, I wasn't interested. So in many ways I shot myself in the foot." Read more: Ben Fogle Ben Fogle admits he 'didn't listen to little warning signs' (BANG Showbiz, 2 min read) Ben Fogle reflects on how loss of stillborn son led to his 'mental health storm' (Yahoo Lifes, 4 min read) Ben Fogle admits New Lives in the Wild can be 'overwhelming' During his stay Fogle was asked not to flush the toilet or use the shower too much. When the family's well stopped pumping water, Mark told Fogle how concerned he was at how dry the land had become and how the rainfall had depleted every year since they arrived. Fogle asked: "As a family, does that mean that you're very careful with your water usage?" Mark told him: "Yes, we ask everyone, and I ask you now as well, very short showers please and, if it's yellow, let it mellow. Brown, it goes down." Fogle replied: "Yeah, everyone knows that one." Mark revealed the family were thinking of moving to Argentina, where Ayelen is originally from, as they have concerns for daughter Gaia growing up as a young woman in a conservative Muslim country. Mark explained:"I like the idea of Argentina. As the children start to get into their teenage years. And particularly Gaia. You know, we're in a very conservative rural, Muslim culture here, because we live outside of a town or a city. So it's a little bit tricky where Gaia is concerned, But yes, somewhere to escape to, somewhere to get a bit of a different outlook, different perspective. It would be an interesting, I like change and we've been here a long, long time." Fogle said: "'m surprised that they're thinking of leaving Morocco. They clearly care about the local community. But as an explorer myself, I understand the pull of a new place, and as a father, the needs of the kids as they get older. But if I'd put 17 years of my life into making an incredible home like this I think I'd find it difficult to leave. I can imagine them heading off and doing other things, but I think this will always be a a big part of their lives." Ben Fogle's New Lives In The Wild is available to stream on My5.
CBC
05-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
On Day 1 of Trump's trade war, Danielle Smith held back her fire
On the day Donald Trump dragged Canadians and Americans into a trade war, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it's a " very dumb" thing the U.S. president did. In the words of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Trump had "just stabbed America's best friend in the back" and slapped on a "new American gas tax" by tariffing Canadian oil. Ontario Premier Doug Ford ripped up a $100-million internet service deal with Elon Musk's Starlink, said he's ready to throw a surtax on electricity exports and encouraged other energy-producing provinces to do the same. "We need to make sure America feels the pain," Ford said. Manitoba's Wab Kinew had a Mar-a-Lago-dance-floor-sized flag draped from the legislature in Winnipeg, and he pledged tax deferrals for the businesses harmed in the trade war. Kentucky bourbons and California merlots were yanked off liquor store shelves from coast to coast, with the odd exception. Alberta was one of those odd exceptions. On a day marked by big reactions to a massive economic blow against Canada, Danielle Smith's message was comparably small and quiet. She set herself apart from her peers by not addressing Albertans or the Alberta media on the day a 25 per cent U.S. tariff hit all Canadian exports, except for oil and gas shipments taxed at 10 per cent. Smith was interviewed by U.S. business channel CNBC at the same time that Trudeau was fielding questions after his speech in Ottawa. After the interview aired the premier's office posted her written statement criticizing the U.S. tariffs and promising some sort of provincial retaliation or supportive response the next day. Smith wasn't in Edmonton for question period. She told American TV the tariffs were "so disappointing." If anyone in her Canadian audience found that an understatement, she went farther in the printed statement, calling Trump's action "both foolish and a failure in every regard." Not quite the headline-grabbing "dumb" remark that Trudeau ripped from a Wall Street Journal editorial, but nor was it concessionary from the premier who had long emphasized diplomacy. The premier has taken heat for not always sticking on Team Canada as this war simmered, but now that it's boiling she struck a note of solidarity: "Alberta fully supports the federal response announced today by the prime minister," she said, in reference to Ottawa's initial $30 billion worth of counter-tariffs on U.S. products that took effect Tuesday. She mentioned in that missive the prospect of thousands of job losses on both sides of the border. But she did not directly address Albertans or their anxieties — nothing of the sort that Poilievre's speech offered: "You are afraid right now, and I understand. I want you to know that I will fight for you." Smith had, of course, expressed reluctance to talk about fighting back or retaliating as she spent months on repeated visits to U.S. politicians, focused on preventing the economic damage Trump had threatened. She's had among the most cross-border trips of any premier since the threats began in November, even making the trip to Mar-a-Lago to shake the president's hand a couple times. "There will have to be a response [but] I don't think it's helpful to negotiate that in public," Smith said in January. Ottawa and other provinces were already done negotiating, and on Day 1 had already laid out their initial responses to the exact tariffs that Trump had, for a month, threatened to apply on Canada by March 4 (and plans which the president had confirmed in recent days). Smith stated she'd still have to convene her cabinet on Tuesday and Wednesday to determine the first stage of reactive measures — and her counterpart in the other big petroleum-exporting province, Saskatchewan, said he would also need a day. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi charged the premier "is hiding, desperately trying to craft a plan that should have been in the works since Trump told her to pound sand." Alberta could have matched the liquor-supply reaction of other provinces. And before you can point out this province has a purely private retail system, let's recall that all Alberta sales are centralized through Alberta Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis, and AGLC was directed to stop all wholesale purchases of Russian liquor within days of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Nothing came immediately during the opening salvos of this trade war, even if other Canadian leaders had already begun shooting. "I mean, we don't want to escalate, we don't want to retaliate, but we have no choice but to have an equal and proportionate response," Smith told CNBC. It's a far cry from Ford's wish to exact "pain" on the country that has now harmed his province's manufacturing sector and industries around the country, including the oil sector that ships most of its product stateside. But should anyone have seriously expected a major pivot from Smith's "don't poke the bear" stance into something more like Ford's pugilism, or even Poilievre's fighting rhetoric? Sure, the actor Mike Myers got a rise out of many Canadians when he wore a "Canada is not for sale" T-shirt at the end of Saturday Night Live, and paid tribute to hockey legend Gordie Howe by gesturing with his elbow. Mike Myers creates a buzz by wearing a 'Canada is not for sale' T-shirt on SNL | Hanomansing Tonight 23 hours ago Duration 5:07 The Canadian actor wore a shirt that read 'Canada is not for sale' on one of America's treasured late-night comedy programs. Here's what that says about Canadian patriotism. And other Canadian leaders had their elbows decidedly out on the dreaded Day of the Tariffs, while Smith did not. It may have made Canadians feel good about their leaders being ready to fight for them. But not everyone will agree that a more stalwart, assertive stance in public did diplomatic favours for Volodymyr Zelenskyy — even if it did burnish his heroism credentials in the eyes of many allies. The Ukrainian leader has now come back with a more conciliatory approach in hopes of a ceasefire and lasting peace. Even if it's not emotionally gratifying on a day when other leaders flashed anger to reflect Canadian frustrations, perhaps there is some virtue in patience. Barely 12 hours into the tariffs U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested there's room for Trump to compromise on his market-sinking tariffs as soon as Wednesday. But the president himself warned on social media that he'll just keep escalating tariffs. Other premiers yanked their U.S. liquor product from shelves in early February and staff had to restock days later, when the threatened tariffs didn't materialize. This time, they're here, duration and exact economic impact unknown.
