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The European Union’s trade chair has hit back at Donald Trump after he announced plans to increase tariffs on vehicles exported to the US. On Friday, the US president said he would be imposing the measures after accusing the EU of “not complying” with an agreed trade deal. He said …

Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held. BBC News

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”. BBC News

A British couple detained in Iran fear for their lives following the routine executions of fellow inmates and brutal fights regularly breaking out in the prison where they are being held. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both aged 53, from East Sussex, were sentenced to 10 years in February after ​Iranian …

The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government. BBC News

Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election. BBC News

CCTV footage has been released of the moment the White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect appears to shoot at a US secret service agent. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for DC, says the footage was released to the public to prove ‘there is no evidence the shooting was the result of …

The King has landed in Bermuda for a solo royal trip following the conclusion of his and the Queen’s state visit to the US. Charles will stay in the British overseas territory until Saturday after arriving at LF Wade International Airport on Thursday evening. He was greeted by Governor of …

There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated. BBC News

The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts. BBC News

It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. BBC News

Four people have been rescued from the River Seine in Paris after a trainee bus driver crashed through a barrier and into the water. The driver, her trainer and two passengers were pulled from the water after the accident on Thursday morning. All four were safe and sound, officials said. …

The head of FIFA has said Iran will still compete at the World Cup and play matches in the US because “we have to unite”. There has been speculation the players could be denied entry to America due to the conflict between the two countries. The competition is due to …

An ongoing investigation into the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht has found bad weather was not severe enough to cause its deadly capsizing, Sky News understands. The boat was owned by British tech billionaire Mike Lynch, who was among seven people – including his 18-year-old daughter Hannah – who died …

At least nine people – including two children – were killed, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. BBC News

The bill, already passed in the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation. BBC News

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021. BBC News

The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river – about 12 miles south of Paris – early on Thursday. BBC News

China is to ban the sale of drones in Beijing and permits will be required to fly them under new rules that take effect on Friday. Drones and key components will be prohibited from being sold, rented or brought into the Chinese capital. Drone owners will also be required to …

A gangster who played a “key” role in a multi-million-pound drugs operation has been jailed for six years after being extradited to Scotland from the United Arab Emirates. Stephen Jamieson, 43, admitted being involved in the collection and supply of cocaine, diamorphine (heroin) and class C drug etizolam over a …