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EUROPEAN leaders today met amid fears of a looming trade war with the US.

President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China — and has threatened to hit the EU next.

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But speaking in Brussels, Micheal Martin warned against any premature response.

The Taoiseach said: “We have to see what happens and assess it and measure it, ­calibrate the impacts, and then develop our response.

“But I wouldn’t do anything prematurely right now, until we see what exactly is being proposed, if something is being proposed.

“What is essential is that the EU acts as one and will act as one. And I think in unity, there is strength.”

Martin pointed out that the US and EU had the ­biggest economic relationship in the world, adding: “In our view protectionism more generally will harm citizens, no matter where they reside and that tariffs are a negative in respect of economic development.”

Trump has vowed to impose 25 per cent trade taxes on goods coming from America’s nearest neighbours and largest trade partners — Canada and Mexico — as well as a ten per cent levy on ­Chinese goods.

All three nations vowed to respond in kind, sparking fears of a global trade war.

Earlier, Trump agreed to a one-month pause on hitting Mexican goods with tariffs.

He said the country had agreed to send 10,000 troops to the border to “stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our country”.

And tonight, talks with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau were ongoing, with the levies due to come in tomorrow.

But French prez Emmanuel Macron said Trump’s policies were one of several factors pushing the EU to become less dependent on others.

He said: “The Covid ­epidemic and the Russian aggression in Ukraine were moments of awakening.

“What’s happening at this very moment today in Ukraine, what’s happening also now with the choices, the declarations of the new American administration of President Trump pushes the Europeans to be more united, more active to respond on subjects of their collective ­security.”

OUR 40 Day Health Challengers led the way at an Ireland Lights Up event last week – and you can get involved at your own GAA club this week.

The makers of TV show Operation Transformation have teamed up with The Irish Sun and Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio for a new health series to kick off 2025.

For 40 days, those taking part will aim to eat well, move more and focus positively on mental health – and there’s new digital episodes dropping each week. 

And the GAA is also partnering with the 40 Day Health Challenge for Ireland Lights Up nationwide, in partnership with Get Ireland Walking.

Recruit Trish Buckley’s local community gathered at Raheny GAA club last Wednesday to get their steps in.

Before the event kicked off, she said: “Welcome to Raheny GAA.

“We’re here tonight because we want to do Ireland Lights Up.

“So we do this walk every Wednesday between 7 and 8 o’clock.

“Everyone gets involved from three year olds to 75-year-olds. It’s a great event!”

Trish was also joined by fellow recruits Sheena Crean, Garry Corbally, Aimee Smart and Jeannette Traynor.

Instagram sensation Christopher Connolly, @getbetterwithchris, motivated everyone who took part.

Each week, a club participating in Ireland Lights Up will be highlighted on the 40 Day Health Challenge to show how they are supporting the health and wellbeing of their members and community.

You can find your local club by clicking on this link.

Programme Manager at Get Ireland Walking Jason King recently revealed the truth on daily step counts, life longevity and sleeping patterns.

He explained how walking helps to energise your body, mind and soul.

Jason said: “It’s the one exercise that no matter how fit you are, how busy you are or how old you are…it works.”

He told how the number of daily steps required really “depends on the individual”.

He said: “It depends on their mobility and ability. The recommended 10,000 steps a day – that figure has been revised.

“Some are saying 8,000, some are saying 5,000. That’s not something that’s embedded in science either.”

The pro explained the goal is to take “purposeful steps”.

He said: “I accumulate quite a lot of steps throughout the day.

“So you’re going to get 5,000 to 8,000 steps while out walking, plus when you accumulate that with your general steps throughout the day working, walking to work, walking home from work…

“If you could bolt on those – let’s call it a minimum of 5,000 steps a day – in addition to your general everyday steps, I think that’s a really, really good start.”

The HSE suggests doing a moderate activity, like a brisk walk, for at least half an hour a day will help you fall asleep faster.

Jason said: “You probably have a bit more energy as well throughout the day, which generally leads to being a little bit more tired later in the evening. The science is there.

“If you’re more physically active. If you’re eating better, if you’re looking after yourself, participating in exercise in some way, shape or form, walking, it’s great too. You will absolutely sleep better.”

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You know it’s transfer deadline day when you hear Harry Redknapp’s name floating about.

The former Premier League gaffer was renowned for his drive-by interviews, striking a deal for all kinds of players with the clock ticking on the transfer window.

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One of Redknapp’s most famous antics was shipping Portsmouth‘s star striker Benjani Mwaruwari off to Manchester City on deadline day in January 2008 – the season Pompey lifted the FA Cup before numerous financial troubles saw them slip down the EFL pyramid.

Pompey had already confirmed the signing of Benjani’s replacement, Jermain Defoe, having accepted a £7.6million bid for the Zimbabwean striker.

Now, all has finally been revealed on one of the most bizarre transfer sagas in recent living memory.

Redknapp, speaking to the BBC, recalled Sven-Goran Eriksson – then Man City boss – had offered Pompey a sum “too good to turn down”.

So he shipped Benjani off to Southampton airport, and that’s when chaos ensued.

The Pompey boss received a call saying Benjani hadn’t arrived at Manchester airport, and it was later claimed that he had missed two flights, and a third had been cancelled.

Redknapp told the BBC he called Benjani, asking what on earth was going on.

Benjani was still at the airport, with the striker allegedly having second thoughts about a move.

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Now, for the first time, Benjani has revealed what really went down on that infamous deadline day – claiming “I’m the only person that knows what happened”.

He said: “Before this interview, I always have a lot of questions about that.

“The flight? Delayed. And my phone, now, I didn’t bring the charger, my phone is dead!”

He recalled both Pompey and Man City “trying to locate” him, stressing that he hadn’t fallen asleep in the airport, and did in fact want to go to the Etihad!

He continued: “I made the decision, I want to go!”

Benjani eventually arrived at Man City’s training ground at 11:10pm, with barely enough time to complete the deal.

He said: “It was five minutes to 12, everything was just a mess there. The fax machine broke down, so only one or two papers, they went through and the rest were [missing].”

The transfer eventually went through on February 5 2008, for a £3.87million fee, with bonuses set to take the deal up to the originally reported £7.6million.

Benjani bagged his first Man City goal just five days later, scoring the winner against Manchester United in the Manchester derby.

After spells with Sunderland and Blackburn, Benjani made a season-long return to Fratton Park in 2011, before finishing his career at South African sides Chippa United and Bidvest Wits.

He is now working within the Plymouth Argyle Academy as one of the club’s youth coaches.

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