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 …
Read More »Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies
Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held. BBC News
Read More »Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”. BBC News
Read More »British couple detained in Iranian prison fear they are ‘sitting ducks’ after fellow inmates are executed | World 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 …
Read More »US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government. BBC News
Read More »Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election. BBC News
Read More »Footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent
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 …
Read More »King lands in Bermuda after US state visit – as Trump announces removal of whisky tariff in ‘honour’ of royals | World News
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 …
Read More »Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
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
Read More »China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts. BBC News
Read More »Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. BBC News
Read More »Four people pulled from River Seine after trainee driver crashes bus into water in Paris | World 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. …
Read More »Iran won’t be booted out of World Cup and will play in US, says FIFA boss Infantino | World News
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 …
Read More »Bayesian superyacht sinking did not happen due to storm, investigators find | World News
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 …
Read More »Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people – including two children – were killed, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. BBC News
Read More »US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations
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
Read More »Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021. BBC News
Read More »Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine
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
Read More »Why China banning drone sales in Beijing?
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 …
Read More »‘Key’ gangster in drug operation jailed after extradition to Scotland from Dubai | UK News
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 …
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