Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back
Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".
Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocal
BBC Verify's Ben Chu takes a look at the wide range of different tariffs being imposed on countries.
Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.
Luton airport expansion approved by government
Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.
'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.
Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up prices
The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.
Parts of UK set to be hotter than Algarve on Friday
Warm, bright conditions are expected but come with a warning about wildfires.
Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group
The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.
Woman punched on Tube 'failed by emergency system'
Sally Wynter says she hit an emergency button several times after being attacked but received no answer.
Ship owner takes legal action over North Sea crash
The Solong cargo ship struck the Stena Immaculate tanker off the East Yorkshire coast on 10 March.
Man shot dead by police at railway station named
The man was killed by a single bullet from an officer, police say.
iPhones, pensions and Brexit: Your questions about tariffs answered
Donald Trump slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions.
Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?
The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.
What Trump has done - and why it matters
We dig into what the US president has said, what it could mean, and why it is happening now.
UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs
The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.
See all the Trump tariffs by country
A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on Wednesday
Vance confident TikTok will be sold in US as deadline looms
Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal.
The Papers: 'Tariff turmoil' and 'bland American cheese'
Most the papers lead on the fallout from Trump's announcement of a raft of tariffs that has wiped trillions from global markets.
Prince Harry hopes watchdog will uncover 'truth' in charity row
The Charity Commission has launched an investigation into the dispute at the Sentebale charity he co-founded.
I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it?
The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.
How campaigning mum won six-year battle to get Martyn's Law introduced
The mother of Manchester attack victim Martyn Hett has reached her goal of introducing a new law.
'I feel lied to after losing thousands reserving unfinished flat'
The developer says people lost their "reservation deposits" because buyers failed to exchange.
Amazon plans 'fresh' James Bond but will respect 007 legacy
Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were recently hired to oversee the hugely popular spy franchise.
Twinkle, twinkle, little... carrot? King Charles tries out root music
During a reception at Windsor Castle, the King surprised those gathered with a rendition of a popular nursery rhyme.
Labour promises 'change' at local election launch
The PM says Labour councils will work "hand-in-hand" with the government on issues like potholes and policing.
Denmark and Greenland show united front against US 'annexation' threats
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the US "cannot annex other countries".
Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest
North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.
Don't give younger kids drinks with artificial sweeteners, health advisers say
Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.
Harris hawk captured after tormenting villagers
A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people.
Union boss says ministers sitting on hands over Birmingham bin strike
Unite boss Sharon Graham tells deputy PM Angela Rayner talks on the industrial action are farcical.
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Assisted Dying: The Final Choice
How assisted dying works in California and Canada.
Will Trump’s tariffs start a global trade war?
And how will the UK be affected?
Fan jeers and a cupped ear - is Postecoglou feeling the friction?
Ange Postecoglou had a torrid night as Tottenham lost at Chelsea, facing the fury of his own fans. He cupped his ear towards them when he thought they had equalised - so has that made things worse?
Shirts, sponsors and bad blood: how Trump's tariffs might affect sport
After US president Donald Trump unveiled his new trade tariffs, BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks at what impact the move could have on the world of sport.
'Nonsense to make Stokes white-ball captain'
Michael Vaughan believes it would be "nonsense" and "selfish" for England to make Ben Stokes a white-ball captain.
'Watching football hurts' - Williams seeking return
Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams says it "hurts watching football" after being without an employer since last summer.
Top-20 tennis stars ask Grand Slams for more prize money
The top 20 ATP and WTA tennis players send a letter to the four Grand Slams asking for more prize money.
Six people dead after alleged dynamite attack in Bolivia gold-mining clash
The dynamite attack is thought to be the result of two mining collectives fighting over access to gold deposits.
Trump says he thinks Iran wants direct talks with US
US president says Iran initially wanted talks through intermediaries, but he thinks Tehran has changed its position.
At least 16 killed as two refugee boats sink off Turkiye and Greece
Greek and Turkish coastguards still searching for two missing people from the two unrelated accidents.
Trump: Tariff rollout ‘going very well’ amid market selloff
“The country is going to boom.” President Trump says he thinks the rollout of his global tariffs is “going very well.”
Trump tariffs put unprecedented pressure on business plans, livelihoods
The only option for many businesses and workers is to wait and see what level of harm Trump’s tariffs will inflict.
What could be the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs?
There are angry reactions from world leaders as the US announces tariffs on all imports.
Israel launches deadly ground incursion amid air strikes on Syria
UN envoy for Syria slams ‘repeated’ military attacks by Israel in Syria, warning of violations of international law.
Israeli attacks on Gaza schools sheltering displaced Palestinians kill 33
At least 18 children among those killed in Gaza City at three schools-turned-shelters for families.
Israeli airstrike decimates Syrian airbase
This is the moment an airbase in Hama, Syria, was targeted by an Israeli airstrike, nearly destroying the facility.
Hungry, scared Darfur civilians fear RSF attack, plead for army help
Sudanese civilians in North Darfur are starving as they fear an RSF invasion. Many are calling on the army for help.
US allies and adversaries react to Trump’s tariffs
Trump’s new global tariffs have shocked both allies and adversaries alike.
Who’s winning the race for the Arctic’s resources?
Russia says it is open to economic cooperation with the West in the Arctic.
Gaza faces ‘largest orphan crisis’ in modern history, report says
Over 39,000 children have lost one or both parents in Gaza, new report by the Palestinian statistics agency says.
Trump’s tariffs: Which countries will hit back – and which likely won’t?
Canada, China and the EU are expected to hit back, as other Asian nations and the UK seek deals.
Reverse reparations: Zimbabwe’s perfect trap, South Africa’s looming danger
Land reform is not a threat, but a demand for justice. The global community must treat it as such.
Condemnation of anime-style images from Israeli military
The Israeli army faced backlash for joining an online trend of using AI anime-style images to portray its forces.
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Africa’s Lesotho, the highest among nations
The move deals a harsh blow to the small, impoverished state, which Trump mocked as a place 'nobody has heard of'.
Fed up with surging gang violence, thousands of Haitians hit the streets
Armed gangs control about 85 percent of the capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the UN.
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court
Hungary announced it will end its membership of the ICC as it staged a red-carpet welcome for Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs on so-called ‘Liberation Day’
US President Donald Trump brandished a chart as he announced sweeping new tariffs on goods coming to America.
Israel hits tents and homes in Gaza ‘with great force’
At least 1,163 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel resumed large-scale strikes on March 18.
Which countries have kept their promises on Gaza?
A look at what different countries said should be done in Gaza — and what they actually did.
American consumers set to be the biggest losers in Trump’s trade wars
But Congress can still step in to save them, and the US economy.
Greece launches ‘drastic’ rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn
A multi-year strategy will include balance of US and European weapons, marking a transition towards greater EU autonomy.
South China Sea: Rising tensions between China and Philippines
101 East investigates the significance of the escalating skirmishes between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea.
Innovative tech empowers seniors to enjoy lives with companionship and comfort
Northern border city Heihe emerges as a microcosm of China's market boom
China slams new sanctions of EU, UK, Canada on Chinese entities over Russia-Ukraine conflict
Tokyo, Manila plan to expand defense co-op; move 'essentially mutual exploitation': expert
Chinese expert witnesses how Kyrgyzstani welcome China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project
Chinese researcher dispels misconceptions on China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway with field research
Paying 210k yuan to get an SOE job? Major recruitment fraud scheme exposed
How Guangxi snack 'snail rice noodles' becomes signature industry to fuel poverty reduction
China to launch 'silver trains' with themed routes and specialized products for the elderly
'Sanbengzi' from China's 'EV hometown' gains popularity by boosting global green transport
Xi says people can always count on Party, government in difficult times
China responds to Rubio's remarks on S.China Sea after his phone call with Philippine FM
Rare winter storm hits southern US while LA fights new wildfire, igniting climate change debate
Von der Leyen's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert
Trump's return to power sparks sharp debate over future China-US ties at Davos
Bloc confrontation not conducive to peace, stability, FM comments on latest Quad meeting
GT investigates: Why is eradicating telecom fraud in eastern Myanmar so difficult?
Major projects kick off across China, signal a good start to new year
S.Korean investigators' unprecedented arrest attempt on Yoon suspended after standoff
Shenzhou-19 taikonauts send blessings from space, introduce new intelligent 'partner'
China's largest passenger capacity carbon fiber ship delivered in Hong Kong
Yoon's comment 'deeply upsetting'; reference to China in address may be to divert attention: expert