Asian markets drop after Trump imposes huge tariffs across region
Trump increased the blanket tariff on Chinese imports to 54 percent and imposed new duties on major trading partners including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
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World leaders call Trump tariffs 'wrong' and 'unjustified'
Italy's Giorgia Meloni says the US's tariffs on the EU are "wrong", while Australia's Anthony Albanese calls them "unjustified."
Marine Le Pen's ban has outraged France's far right - and they may well seek revenge
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?
Trump to charge tariffs of up to 50% on 'worst offenders' globally
The president says the US has been "pillaged, raped and plundered" for years by international trade partners.
How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.
Putin sends powerful economic envoy to court Trump administration
Kirill Dmitriev, who runs Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, is expected to meet with Steve Witkoff, a key figure in efforts to secure an end to the war in Ukraine.
US prosecutors pursue death penalty for Luigi Mangione, suspect in 2024 killing of healthcare CEO
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Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement
The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.
Saudi Arabia emerges as key hub for Trump’s foreign policy ambitions
Saudi Arabia’s mediation of high-stakes negotiations promises to revive a relationship the president and crown prince cultivated during Trump’s first term.
Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack
Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest.
Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade
Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas.
Survivor challenges Israeli account of attack on Gaza paramedics
Palestinian paramedic Munther Abed rejects Israel's assertion that the vehicles approached troops with their lights off.
US cancels visa of Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias
The ex-president of Costa Rica has compared Donald Trump's behaviour with that of a Roman emperor.
A toddler picked up a rock on a family trip. It was a 3,800-year-old artifact.
The 3-year-old discovered a scarab amulet dating to the Middle Bronze era during an outing in southern Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority said.
Inside Mandalay: BBC finds huge devastation and little help for Myanmar quake survivors
Yogita Limaye is the first foreign journalist to enter Myanmar since a huge earthquake hit the war-torn country.
New York county clerk says Texas cannot fine abortion doctor
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Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash
The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.
Trump, Iran trade nuclear barbs as U.S. sends bombers and warships to region
The supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Iran will “move toward” a nuclear weapon if attacked by the U.S. or Israel, just a day after President Donald Trump threatened bombing.
Judge permanently dismisses criminal case against NYC mayor
The decision comes nearly two months after the Trump administration first sought to drop the case against Eric Adams.
Young Sicilian woman killed in broad daylight by stalker
A 27-year-old man has confessed to the murder of university student Sara Campanella but has not said why.
PhD student who raped 10 women may have dozens more victims, police say
Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted of raping women in the U.K. and China after police uncovered a date-rape drug and hundreds of secret videos in his London home.
Inside Mandalay: BBC joins rescuers searching for earthquake dead in Myanmar
The BBC’s Yogita Limaye is the first foreign journalist to enter the country since the disaster struck.
Israel expands military operations to ‘seize large areas’ of Gaza
Israel’s defense minister said the military is taking control of significant territory to establish security zones.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in court over tax charges
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns.
Mexican band has US visas revoked for 'glorifying drug kingpin'
The band Los Alegres del Barranco had shown an image of a cartel leader on stage during a concert.
Death sentence overturned for three Americans over DR Congo coup attempt
The Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court.
Myanmar military announces temporary ceasefire
It says the truce will be in effect from 2-22 April to speed up relief efforts after last week's deadly earthquake.
These old Roman buildings could unlock how to build in a warming world
The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste while creating something fresh.
Massive swells smash windows at Sydney's Bondi Beach
A powerful king tide smashed glass, cracked footpaths and caused residents to evacuate as it battered Sydney's coast line.
Deadly strikes in Gaza as Netanyahu says Israel will seize new military corridor
At least 19 people are reported killed in Jabalia as Israel's PM says it is expanding ground operations to pressure Hamas.
Hollywood remembers 'wonderful' actor Val Kilmer
He starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, including Top Gun and The Doors.
Trump’s tariffs may be a blow to Europe and a gift to China
The impetus of what President Donald Trump has called “Liberation Day” is clear. He wants to impose sizable tariffs on many imports. That plays into China’s hand.