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Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

The president started as "consoler-in-chief" as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday.

Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners from its jails - prompting scenes of celebration in Ramallah.

In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

The symbolic clock is set at 89 seconds to midnight, with nuclear threats, AI misuses and climate change being the key factors.

The 4 February meeting would come after comments from Trump on relocating Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.

The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments.

Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd.

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene.

The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.

On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor.

It comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry on Colombian soil of US military planes carrying deported migrants.

Shahid Kapoor's arranged marriage came as a shock to the industry when he announced his wedding to Mira Rajput in 2015. But 10 years later, Shahid and Mira are still going strong and are one of the most loved couples in Bollywood.  But before he met Mira, Shahid was never fond of the concept of an arranged marriage. "I never thought this would happen. I used to say to my friends, 'How can anyone have an arranged marriage? It's so strange,'" he said during a recent media interaction.  He also spoke about Sooraj Barjatya's movie Vivah, where he played the lead role.  "Vivah was my practice session. The same happened with me in real life. I used to find the scenes also very funny - vo chai lekar aarahi hai and then bolti hai jal (she is bringing tea, but she said water.) I was like, Sooraj ji, 'What's jal , man? He said, 'You just do it, you don't know how people function in the interiors in India." But after a decade of marital...

The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian.

The families of those killed are reacting to a new report which found they were failed.

The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.

Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow.

Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan.

Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.

Palestinian health authorities estimate 10,000 people are likely to be dead beneath Gaza's ruins.

Under the terms, the opioid maker agreed to pay $900m, and the family behind it agreed to pay up to $6.5bn.

The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds.

In 2000, when Kaun Banega Crorepati started airing, it redefined reality television for Indian households. After the entire day, every Indian family would be glued to the tv to watch Amitabh Bachchan play a game of 16 questions with contestants from all over the country for a prize money of Rs 1crore. The show also worked wonders for Big B's stardom.  But did you know that the Bachchan family initially thought that for the superstar to do such a reality game show on television was a "huge mistake"? Here's why. As the show completed 25 years, Big B recalled the initial days of the show.  Looking back on the show, he said, "When I told my family about taking on this project, I won't take names, but some people said, 'You are making a big mistake.' I asked, 'Why?' They replied, 'People see you on the 70 mm big screen, and now they will watch you on a smaller TV screen. Moving from the big screen to the small screen will diminish your stat...

One of India's biggest superstars, Sridevi had such an iconic career, that people still cannot get enough of her films. But did you know that while the whole world appreciated her films, she never let daughters Janhvi And Khushi Kapoor watch her films. Khushi recently revealed why.  At a recent interview while promoting her upcoming film Loveyapa , the interviewer told Khushi, "When it comes to your mom's films, I'm sure you've seen almost all of them."  "Well, she actually wouldn't let us watch them at home, so it was a bit tough," she responded.  Divulging the reason behind this strict rule, Khushi revealed, "Yeah, she would just feel a bit shy, so Janhvi and I would have to watch them secretly in a room by ourselves. We did watch a lot of them, there were so many, but we'd have to do it secretly."  In an earlier interview, Khushi had mentioned how she was always mesmerised by her mother's grace and elegance and how she ca...

The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work?

The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

Melania's hat appeared to get in the way, when Donald Trump leaned in to kiss her.

The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'.

The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul.

Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces.

Thousands of people joined in on demonstrations as the United States prepares to inaugurate its new president.

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.

The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.

Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.

Last week, India’s top diplomat met a senior Taliban minister, the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall.

President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office.

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".

Ukraine's president adds that "for those North Korean soldiers who do not wish to return, there may be other options".

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

Young male gamers thought it resembled a gesture used by a radical feminist community to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.

His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay

It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election.

The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues.

A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.

A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.

Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis.

Ananya Panday's debut on a fuljhadi (firecracker) packet on Diwali and her cute reaction to it was rapidly circulated all over the internet and became viral in no time. The Call Me Bae actress recently opened up about that moment and it looks like she's still not over it.  "Every year, I'd wait for Diwali, sneakily look at the packets if I was on the packet," she said in a recent interview recalling the moment when she saw herself on the packet.  The interviewer was quick to ask her if she was more excited about being on the fuljhadi packet or a magazine cover. Ananya felt that it was the toughest question she had been asked.  Looking back at her childhood, Ananya shared how while growing up, she believed that being on a fuljhadi packet meant one had truly attained the peak of success in their lives.  In the viral Diwali clip, Alanna Panday's husband Ivor spotted some firecracker packets with Ananya's picture on the box and brought them home. On se...

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

Donald Trump also vows to change the Gulf of Mexico's name and repeats promises to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms

One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.

A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.

The 2025 Hollywood award season officially kickstarted with the 82nd edition of the Golden Globes. The awards ceremony is currently underway at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 5.  Stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser is hosting the show. She is the first woman to solo host the Golden Globe ceremony in the history of the awards show. India is pinning its hopes on Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light. Payal Kapadia is nominated in the Best Director category. She will compete with Jacques Audiard for Emilia Perez ; Sean Baker for Anora; Edward Berger for Conclave ; Brady Corbet for The Brutalist ; and Coralie Fargeat for The Substance. The film is also nominated in the Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language category with strong contenders like Emilia Perez , I'm Still Here, The Girl with the Needle , The Seed of the Sacred Fig , and Vermiglio. Emilia Perez is leading the nominations with 10 nods, followed by The Brutalist (7), Conclave (6), Anora ...

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.

More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?

He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians.

Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up.

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did.

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

Trump had attempted to use his presidential election victory to dismiss the case against him.

As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street.

Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy".

Las Vegas police said the person found in the burned vehicle is believed to be US Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger.

The names of Dutch people investigated for working with the Nazis during World War 2 are available online for the first time.

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens.

The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects.

The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran.