Trump’s new tariff threats trigger economic uncertainty; trade deals stall
Trump’s new tariff threats trigger economic uncertainty; trade deals stall The White House is set to impose a 15 percent tariff through Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974…
Tourette syndrome campaigner shouts slur at BAFTA ceremony
At the BAFTA Film Awards, a guest with Tourette syndrome involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the BBC’s broadcast.
El Mencho: Mexico officials says 25 soldiers killed after cartel raid
El Mencho: Mexico officials says 25 soldiers killed after cartel raid Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that calm is being restored and that improvised cartel roadblocks are being removed. Mexico’s…
Another US boat strike in Caribbean Sea kills three, Pentagon says
Another US boat strike in Caribbean Sea kills three, Pentagon says Attack on alleged drug smugglers brings death toll from US military campaign against suspected drug boats to around 150.…
Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia
Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia 40 minutes agoPaul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent, Kyiv BBCSerhii Kyslytsia (left) speaks to the BBC’s Paul Adams What is…
Three key changes being made to special educational needs
The key changes being made to special educational needs – at a glance 16 minutes agoHazel ShearingEducation correspondent Getty Images The government has published plans to reform the special educational…
EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine
EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine European Union fails to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary refuses to agree. A…
Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public
Features Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced hikes on petrol and sales taxes. Analysts say it is a regressive policy. Lebanese…
Israeli settlers vandalise, torch mosque in occupied West Bank
Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Religious Affairs says Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to a mosque.
US skier Lindsey Vonn reveals leg was nearly amputated
Lindsey Vonn revealed that her leg was injured so severely in her Olympic crash that amputation was a possibility.