Trump to raise global tariffs. And, most say the state of the union is weak, poll says Trump's New Tariffs, China Reacts To Tariff Ruling, State Of The Union Poll Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your...

Sydney kidnapping: Police appeal for return of man, 85, snatched by mistakeSuppliedPolice say Chris Baghsarian, 85, was kidnapped from his home in the Sydney suburb of North Ryde by mistake.Sydney police have appealed for the return of an 85-year-old whom they believe was kidnapped by mistake.Chris Baghsarian, who lived alone, was taken from his house in the suburb of North Ryde by at least...

Singapore says China-backed hackers targeted its four largest phone companies Singapore’s government has blamed a known Chinese cyber-espionage group for targeting four of its top telecommunication companies as part of a months-long attack. In a statement Monday, Singapore confirmed for the first time that the hackers, known as UNC3886, targeted the country’s telecoms infrastructure, including...

Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers’ for rise in avalanche deathsJames WaterhouseEurope correspondent, Val Thorens in the French AlpsBBCA helicopter is the quickest way to reach those stranded by an avalanche in the French AlpsFrom the vantage point of our helicopter above the Alps, you can make out scars and dimples from recent avalanches.More than 100 people have died across the...

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in GazaEPAWitnesses said Mohammed Wishah was driving along Gaza's coastal road when his vehicle was struckAl Jazeera has condemned the killing of one of its Palestinian journalists in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a "deliberate and targeted crime".Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for the Al Jazeera Mubasher...