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Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back

Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 7:59 pm

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group

The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 7:49 pm

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says

Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 2:26 pm

Denmark and Greenland show united front against US 'annexation' threats

The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the US "cannot annex other countries".

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 5:22 pm

Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 2:58 pm

Marine Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - and they may well take revenge

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

Posted: 04/02/2025 at 6:06 pm

Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visit

The move is announced hours after Israel's PM, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrives in Budapest for a state visit.

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 12:55 pm

Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but prepares for the worst

The EU's message is that it is ready to negotiate with the US but at the same time poised to hit back too.

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 12:01 pm

'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 4:16 pm

Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ash

Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky.

Posted: 04/03/2025 at 11:36 am

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