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...
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/EkLsGgj via IFT...
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/QDr09Ye ...
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...
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/Cn85y9M via IFTT...
Inside the operation to bring Israel's hostages home from Gaza
If anything goes wrong, it risks the hostages remaining in captivity, and reigniting the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pSHIWTR via IF...
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/nKiwQ...
Doomsday Clock moved closest ever to destruction
The symbolic clock is set at 89 seconds to midnight, with nuclear threats, AI misuses and climate change being the key factors. from BBC N...
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/j...
Danish PM in whirlwind EU trip as Greenland unease grows
The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments. from BBC News http...
Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows
Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bnQfIEM via IFTTT
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....
Three children drown every day in India's wetlands. But mothers are fighting back
Mothers in the harsh Sundarbans delta are battling the rising tide of child drownings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9eZ8gyN via IFTTT
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/AopskR8 via...
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia as deported migrant flights denied
It comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry on Colombian soil of US military planes carrying deported migrants. from BBC...
200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West Bank
The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CzLg1qc via IFTTT
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...
Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal
Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Ixm...
Rig disaster families welcome critical study
The families of those killed are reacting to a new report which found they were failed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZMpa8Lt via IFTTT
US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says
The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ewrFfSG...
Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup
Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup. from BBC News https:/...
Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia
Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TDMeZrQ via IFTTT
Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past
"I was scared he had come to beat me or finish me off," a government critic tells the BBC about his ordeal. from BBC News https:...
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. ...
US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'
Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House. from BBC New...
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/H...
'We have been ready for so long': Thailand legalises same-sex marriage
It means LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign. from BBC News https://ift...
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/1RP9Yf...
Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions
The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal. from BBC News https://ift...
BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?
The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/saAIqo5 ...
Ukrainian chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i5amhk...
'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/...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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/RD2PJn7 via IFTTT
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...
'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/moFTZ27 vi...
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....
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...
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/kNV06Jj via IFTT...
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/SLhvV23 ...
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://...
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/zHAB...
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/W3...
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/2VYU6Zm...
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/gF4NviO via...
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 ...
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/mjWfpXx vi...
'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...
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/RXnqH...
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/LZaqb0R via I...
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/oObZABW via IFTTT...
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/PTRB7MG vi...
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...
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://...
The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
The accused mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks will no longer plead guilty on Friday, after the US government objected. from BBC News h...
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/...
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...
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...
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...
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/...
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...
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...
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/3Ua...
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...
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://...
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/ARPzO3I via IFTTT
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/CdYNnPZ via...
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...
New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?
He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sYAfGXZ via IFTTT
Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse
Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up. from BBC News htt...
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/d...
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...
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/t0qmDp9 v...
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/we85pPj via...
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 ...
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:...
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/3noT07R via IF...
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/0EPToa...
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...
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://...
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...
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...
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