More US Tariffs, New Lebanese Government and Record Asylum Deaths

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, In Ecuador, Noboa and González are set for a runoff rematch, Trump says Palestinians will not be able to return to Gaza under his plan, Lebanon forms a new government after two years of deadlock, New Zealand raises 'concern' over the Cook Islands-China deal, The UK’s health minister is sacked over WhatsApp messages, UK asylum deaths hit a record high, The trial begins for Salman Rushdie's attacker, A French surgeon faces trial for the alleged abuse of 299 children, and Trump orders a halt to penny production. Sources:  www.verity.news