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From BBC News. A groundbreaking new drug for patients with advanced breast cancer will become available on the NHS in England and Wales. Capivasertib is a targeted treatment with fewer side effects which has been shown to slow progression of the disease and extend life for patients. It is another possible treatment option for those…
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From BBC News. Today, we attempt to answer your questions about US President Donald Trump and the worldwide impact of his tariffs. James Cook and Alex Forsyth are joined by Caitríona Perry, BBC News’s Chief Presenter, and Dharshini David, Deputy Economics Editor to relive the week that was. Plus – how could tariffs effect UK…
From BBC News. Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol returned to his private home on Friday from the official residence after his removal from office, with crowds of supporters turning out to greet his motorcade. Last week, the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to uphold his impeachment over his short-lived declaration of martial law in…
From BBC News. Six people, including three children, were killed after a helicopter carrying a family of tourists crashed into the Hudson River in New York, authorities have said. The family of five was from Spain and the sixth person was the pilot, New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters on Thursday. All were…
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From BBC News. China has raised tariffs on US goods to 125% as the trade war with the US over Donald Trump’s global tariffs escalates. Beijing faces a 145% levy on some of its goods imported to the US. President Xi Jinping called on the EU to join Beijing in opposing "bullying" from the US,…
From BBC News. We look at whether US President Donald Trump is still interested in Ukraine? It comes as the “coalition of the willing” of European countries meet in Brussels. James is joined by Ukraine Correspondent, James Waterhouse in Kyiv and former UK Defence Attache to Moscow and Kyiv John Foreman. Also, is the government…
From BBC News. At least one person has died after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York, authorities said. It is believed that at least five people were on board at the time of the crash, including three children, the BBC’s US partner CBS News reported. The New York Police Department said…
From BBC News. US President Donald Trump has placed a 145% tariff on Chinese imports to the US, but rolled back to baseline 10% tariffs for the rest of the world for the next 90 days. The US president on Thursday acknowledged “transition difficulty” after the US stock market fell sharply. Markets are still below…
From BBC News. The White House has clarified that the tariffs imposed on Chinese goods coming into the US stands at 145%. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that he was hiking the levy to 125%, but the administration has now said that that figure did not include a pre-existing tariff of 20% which…
From BBC News. Rescue workers have ended their search for survivors after a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic capital Santo Domingo on Tuesday, killing at least 218 people and injuring more than 150 others. Families had gathered outside the wreckage of the Jet Set club, anxious for information about their missing relatives, but authorities…
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From BBC News. Ukraine’s military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has said that Russia has launched a new offensive on the northeast of the country, adding that a large increase in assaults was already being observed. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had warned earlier that Russia was preparing an offensive on the two regions of Kharkiv and Sumy. Moscow…
From BBC News. A Russian-American citizen who was arrested for donating £39 to a US-based charity providing humanitarian support to Ukraine has been released in a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. Amateur ballerina Ksenia Karelina, a Los Angeles resident, had been in prison in Russia for over a year after being found guilty for…
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From BBC News. The European Union says it is putting its retaliatory tariffs against the US on hold after US President Donald Trump paused his tariff hikes for 90 days. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU wants "to give negotiations a chance" after Trump announced yesterday that there would be a…
From BBC News. Andrew Tate pointed a gun in a woman’s face and said "you’re going to do as I say or there’ll be hell to pay", according to one of four UK women suing the influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist. The allegation is described in court documents, seen by the BBC, which also contain detailed…
From BBC News. The Israeli military says it is creating a military corridor in Gaza by seizing territory between the city of Rafah and neighbouring Khan Younis. During a visit to the area on Wednesday, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said: "All of Rafah will be evacuated and turned into a security area.” Up to…
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From BBC News. China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of 84% on all US imports, deepening a trade war between Beijing and Washington. It comes as President Donald Trump had earlier put a 104% tariff on Chinese goods – but later raised this to 125%, citing a "lack of respect" from China. Trump has paused higher…
From BBC News. The US President rocked global markets again. Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce even tougher tariffs on China and a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries. James was joined by Dharshini David, Deputy Economics Editor, and Erin Delmore, North America Business Correspondent in New York as the…
From BBC News. Financial markets have soared after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day "pause" on the tariffs against countries who have not retaliated against the US. The pause means a "universal 10%" tariff will be in place for all countries, other than China, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed. The White House…
From BBC News. US President Donald Trump has authorised a 90-day pause on the implementation of some new tariffs and also raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%. Trump said he was raising tariffs on China “effectively immediately”. In his post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: "At some point, hopefully in the near…
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From BBC News. European Union member states have voted to impose an extra 25% tariffs on US imports, affecting €20.9bn (£18bn) worth of goods. The tariffs are in response to the 25% import taxes US President Donald Trump imposed on all steel and aluminium that came into force in mid-March. It is unclear which goods…
From BBC News. US President Donald Trump has placed a 46% tariff on all goods imported to the US from Vietnam, causing worries for some US businesses and consumers. About half of Nike and 39% of Adidas trainers are made in Vietnam, and Samsung also has significant production operations in the country. Vietnam has been…
From BBC News. China’s finance ministry has announced that it is placing an additional 84% tariff on all goods imported from the US. US President Donald Trump placed a 104% tariff on all Chinese goods entering the US, starting from Wednesday. China says that these new retaliatory charges will take effect from 12:01 CST (05:00…
From BBC News. The first Universal theme park in Europe will be built in the UK, the government has promised. The theme park, which is set to open in 2031, will be constructed in Bedford on a 476-acre complex and could attract 8.5 million visitors in its first year. Universal, whose films include Minions and…
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From BBC News. At least 98 people have been killed and more than 150 injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday at a concert by popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez at the Jet Set nightclub in the country’s capital Santo Domingo.…
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From BBC News. A digital scan of the Titanic has revealed new insight into the doomed liner’s final hours, including how engineers kept the lights on until the last moment. The exact 3D replica shows the violence of how the ship ripped in two as it sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912, killing 1,500…
From BBC News. A "miracle" baby girl has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother using a donated womb. The baby’s mum, Grace Davidson, was born with a rare condition, Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, where the womb is missing or underdeveloped. Grace received her sister’s womb in 2023, and she gave…
From BBC News. Donald Trump’s "explosive" tariffs are now in effect, including 104% on China, the world’s biggest exporter. Also on the list are 60 of the "worst offending" countries – who will face tariffs ranging from 11% – 50%. The additional tariffs on China kicked in after Beijing refused to meet Trump’s deadline to…
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From BBC News. We look at how far China is willing to go in retaliation against President Trump’s tariffs? Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” after the US president threatened to nearly double the tariffs on China. How far could the trade war go? And, how would big tariffs on Chinese goods impact…
From BBC News. US President Donald Trump said his country will hold "direct talks" with Iran over a possible new nuclear deal on Saturday. Trump said discussions would be at a "very high level" and that Iran would be in "great danger" if talks were not successful. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged Trump’s statement,…
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From BBC News. US stocks have rallied after days of turmoil, with European and Asian markets also stabilising. White House Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called Beijing’s response to US tariffs a "big mistake", after China said it will "fight to the end". It comes after US President Trump threatened to hit Beijing with an…
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From BBC News. Ukraine claims its forces have captured two Chinese nationals fighting as part of the Russian army. President Zelensky said they had ID and bank cards on them when they were were captured in the eastern Donetsk region and he added they have information indicating that the number of such Chinese citizens fighting…
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From BBC News. US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday as they discussed Iran, tariffs and Trump’s "vision" for Gaza. Trump said the US is engaged in direct talks with Iran, adding they have a "very big meeting" on Saturday and that Iran "can’t have a nuclear weapon". Netanyahu…
From BBC News. The heads of six UN aid agencies have called for an urgent renewal of a ceasefire in Gaza, saying the ongoing violence shows “a complete disregard for human life”. It comes as the Palestinian Red Crescent has renewed calls for an independent international investigation into Israel’s killing of 15 emergency workers in…
From BBC News. A full blown trade war between the world’s two biggest economies – the US and China – seems even closer as President Trump threatens to impose further tariffs on China. China says it will "fight to the end" after US president Donald Trump threatened to hit Beijing with an extra 50% tariff…
From BBC News. Prince Harry has arrived at court in London to contest a decision to downgrade his security protection while he is in the UK. In 2020, his taxpayer-funded protection was changed after he stopped being a working member of the Royal Family. The High Court upheld the decision in 2024, and Harry was…
From BBC News. Today, we look at what seems like an escalation of a possible trade war between the US and China. Plus, the Prime Minister’s attempts to try and protect the UK car business. James and Chris are joined by business editor Simon Jack, on another very turbulent day in stock markets around the…
From BBC News. King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Rome to begin their state visit to Italy. Their trip will see a mix of soft-power diplomacy, greeting the crowds and also romance, as the trip coincides with the couple’s 20th wedding anniversary. The UK’s ambassador to Italy, Lord Llewellyn, part of the welcoming…
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From BBC News. The UK government has announced a relaxation of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from US President Donald Trump UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed a ban selling new petrol and diesel cars will still come into effect in 2030, but manufacturers…
From BBC News. US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have triggered changes across financial markets, with global share prices seeing hefty falls. Big rises or falls in the stock market can affect pensions, jobs, mortgages and make things more expensive. The BBC’s business editor Simon Jack and Bloomberg’s political editor Laura Davison answer your…
From BBC News. US President Donald Trump says he will impose additional tariffs on China, from Tuesday, if Beijing does not withdraw its 34% retaliatory tariffs on the US. The additional tariffs on Beijing would be of 50%, Trump says. China announced on Friday that it would be imposing such tariffs on Washington after the…
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From BBC News. US President Donald Trump has defended sweeping tariffs on imports that have sent shockwaves through global stock markets. Asian stocks plunged on Monday to levels not seen in decades, as European markets in the UK and Germany also saw big falls on opening. Trump said "sometimes you have to take medicine to…
From BBC News. Stock markets have plunged in Asia, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to send shockwaves around the world. Earlier, US stock market futures were sharply down, indicating that Wall Street shares will fall when they open. Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One, has defended his tariff policy, saying "sometimes…