James Halpin

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | James Halpin

DONALD Trump has vowed to slap a 100 per cent tariff on importing foreign movies to the US in a major blow to the UK. The President - who was regularly slammed Hollywood as being the "liberal elite" - is now stepping in as he claims to save them. It is not clear what the tariff would be placed on, given there are no import fees for bringing in a film to the US.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | James Halpin

THE salvage operation for the Bayesian superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily has begun. Seven people died when Brit billionaire Mike Lynch’s luxury vessel sank off the coast of Porticello during a storm last summer. The salvage operation begun on Sunday and includes floating cranes, remote-controlled robots, and specialist divers amongst other marine experts. The Hebo Lift 10 crane is thought to be one of the most powerful in Europe and arrived in Sicily on Saturday from Rotterdam.

1 week ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | James Halpin

ISRAEL is preparing to seize all of Gaza and remain there for an unspecified length of time, officials say. Tel Aviv has called up tens of thousands of soldiers as it readies itself for another invasion of the territory. The move would vastly expand Israel's operations and likely bring fierce international opposition. Officials said the new plan was meant to help Israel achieve its war aims of defeating Hamas and freeing hostages held in Gaza.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | James Halpin

BreakingA pal described the father as a 'big cuddly bear'A FATHER-of-three has tragically died just hours after arriving in Benidorm following a "last minute" decision to go on a lads trip. Joseph McManus, 42, suddenly collapsed on the strip at the Spanish holiday town on Friday. The Irishman from Dingle, who lived in Liverpool, was pronounced dead shortly after. A pal told the Echo that he had only decided to go on the trip at the last minute after other pals had dropped out.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | James Halpin

AT least 10 people have died and 70 were hospitalised after four tourist boats capsized in China. The vessels were buffeted by strong winds as they sailed on a river in Qianxi city, in the country's southwest. Some 84 people were thought to have fallen into the water, state media reported. Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged for "all-out efforts" in the search and rescue. Xi also "underscored the importance of strengthening safety measures in tourist attractions" and other large public venues.