Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports. from BBC News https://ift...Read More
At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qYKGLIh Read More
Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line
Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ypRmLcV ...Read More
Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy
The president started as "consoler-in-chief" as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC...Read More
Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time
There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9TZzCFo Read More
Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WIv64...Read More
Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week
The 4 February meeting would come after comments from Trump on relocating Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z...Read More
Selena Gomez's tears dismissed by Trump's 'border tsar'
The star was seen sobbing in a now-deleted Instagram post about the president's immigration crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g3...Read More
Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. from BBC News https://ift....Read More
Trump to sign order eliminating DEI from military
The president also will reinstate US servicemembers who were discharged for refusing Covid vaccines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lJUWYyf ...Read More
My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC
On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dip4In8 Read More
S Korean president charged with insurrection over martial law attempt
The unprecedented indictment means the South Korean president faces decades in prison if convicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X4tTkSD Read More
Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs
Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'. from BBC N...Read More
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote
The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More
IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most killed were civilians
The missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c...Read More
Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies
Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US
Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan. ...Read More
Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up
Authorities warn Thursday is "the period of greatest concern" as conditions remain extremely dry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q...Read More
Purdue and Sackler family agree $7.4bn opioid settlement
Under the terms, the opioid maker agreed to pay $900m, and the family behind it agreed to pay up to $6.5bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I...Read More
New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qjPeVa...Read More
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal like Trump says?
The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJnR...Read More
Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel
At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WMg3UIP...Read More
Fans rush for hotly anticipated 'romantasy' sequel
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is billed as one of the biggest publishing releases since Harry Potter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7MhfHDV ...Read More
'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction
Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More
Donald Trump promises 'golden age' in first speech as 47th US President
The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'. fr...Read More
Influencers, tech bros, MMA fighters: Trump's inauguration guests
The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel
Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israe...Read More
Thousands protest in Washington DC ahead of Trump inauguration
Thousands of people joined in on demonstrations as the United States prepares to inaugurate its new president. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria
People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dXEQ0yR Read More
Trump illegal migrant raids to start on day one
Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere. from BBC News htt...Read More
'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K8FuPT3 Read More
Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties
The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade. from BBC News https://ift....Read More
Bowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflict
The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVCQjRB Read More
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UhwAm2G ...Read More
Why India is reaching out to the Taliban now
Last week, India’s top diplomat met a senior Taliban minister, the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall. from BBC News https://...Read More
US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list
President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WUSt...Read More
Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project
Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zG...Read More
The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aCRb63y...Read More
Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eAH8r3D Read More
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
Ukraine's president adds that "for those North Korean soldiers who do not wish to return, there may be other options". from ...Read More
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8BrWDws Read More
'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'
Young male gamers thought it resembled a gesture used by a radical feminist community to poke fun at the size of men’s penises. from BBC N...Read More
Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department
His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UWlu9...Read More
Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision
Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wKQlCTI Read More
Spent cartridges found amongst fire wreckage in Los Angeles
The BBC sees bullets strewn over the streets while touring the fire damage in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/onmrdIM Read More
In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest
Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay from BBC News https://ift.tt/OTIZWds Read More
Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback
It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election. from BBC...Read More
Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm
The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues. from BBC News https://...Read More
The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams from BBC News https://ift....Read More
Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on
Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More
Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat
Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Jailed Belarus opposition figure seen for first time in months
Viktor Babaryko was arrested in 2020 after challenging authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the polls. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction
Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say
Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions. from BBC News https...Read More
Trump threatens 'very high' tariffs on Denmark over Greenland
In a rambling news conference, the president-elect also repeated the idea of the US taking over Canada and the Panama Canal. from BBC News...Read More
Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration
Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms from BBC News https://ift.tt/hEy...Read More
Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't. from BBC News https://...Read More
Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire
The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QFsIGmK Read More
Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx
After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/78ldbQH Read More
Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam
More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey? fro...Read More
The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M...Read More
Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton. from BBC News...Read More
Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected
The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kQyt0NS Read More
Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family
Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hrWLwK8 Read More
Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin
Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did. from BBC News ...Read More
China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https:...Read More
Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time
Trump had attempted to use his presidential election victory to dismiss the case against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwQ0Wvp Read More
Watch: Mixed emotions as people return to street of New Orleans attack
As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t1HZF8...Read More
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93
Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy". from BBC News https://if...Read More
Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier
Las Vegas police said the person found in the burned vehicle is believed to be US Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger. from BBC News https://...Read More
Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded
The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Police probing cybertruck explosion at Trump Las Vegas hotel
The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
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