Reuters World News Trump tariffs, Abbas, Meta chatbots, UK migration and Tony Hawk
Aug 30, 2025
A U.S. court declares most of Trump's tariffs illegal but keeps them in place. Palestinian President Abbas is barred from the UN General Assembly. Controversy brews as Meta uses celebrities' likenesses to create chatbots without consent. In the UK, immigration tensions rise amidst a ruling on asylum hotels, while national flags adorn the streets. Meanwhile, Tony Hawk's iconic skateboard is set to auction, potentially fetching $700,000, stirring excitement among collectors and fans alike.
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Court Says Most Trump Tariffs Illegal
- A U.S. appeals court found most of Trump's tariffs unlawful while temporarily keeping them in place through Oct. 14.
- The delay gives the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court and keeps trade uncertainty alive.
Abbas Denied UN Visa Amid Diplomatic Tension
- The U.S. denied a visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the UN General Assembly, citing failure to repudiate extremism.
- The decision strains U.S.-UN relations as some allies plan to use the gathering to recognize Palestine.
U.S. Warships Raise Tensions With Venezuela
- The U.S. buildup of over 4,500 sailors and marines in the southern Caribbean is an unusually large, public show of force.
- Venezuela's government sees it as provocation and warns it could be aimed at regime change.