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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit backon April 4, 2025
Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".
- Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken groupon April 4, 2025
The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.
- Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?on April 3, 2025
The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.
- What is live shopping and will it take off?on April 3, 2025
Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.
- Denmark and Greenland show united front against US 'annexation' threatson April 3, 2025
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the US "cannot annex other countries".
- 'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmeron April 3, 2025
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.
- Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arreston April 3, 2025
North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.
- Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry sayson April 3, 2025
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.
- Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visiton April 3, 2025
The move is announced hours after Israel's PM, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrives in Budapest for a state visit.
- Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but prepares for the worston April 3, 2025
The EU's message is that it is ready to negotiate with the US but at the same time poised to hit back too.
- Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ashon April 3, 2025
Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky.
- iPhones, prices and Brexit: Your questions about tariffs answeredon April 3, 2025
Donald Trump slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions.
- World leaders criticise Trump tariffs as 'major blow'on April 3, 2025
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says US tariffs will see "uncertainty spiral" as world leaders react to Trump's announcement.
- Zambians protest over heinous child rape reportson April 3, 2025
Protesters in Zambia call for a change in the law after heinous child rape reports.
- Is South Africa's coalition government about to fall apart?on April 3, 2025
The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.
- Russia not on Trump's tariff liston April 3, 2025
US media quotes the White House press secretary as saying this is because of sanctions on Moscow.
- UK set to host 2035 Women's World Cupon April 3, 2025
The home nations England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will likely be hosting the 2035 Women's World Cup as the only 'valid' bid.
- How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?on April 3, 2025
Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US.
- Myanmar leader heads to Bangkok as quake deaths climb to 3,000on April 3, 2025
Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to attend a summit of the seven countries that border the Bay of Bengal.
- Deaths of British couple in France treated as murder-suicideon April 3, 2025
The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who previously lived in East Lothian, were found at their home near Toulouse.
- Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contractson April 3, 2025
The star requested access to the sensitive documents in his defamation lawsuit over Not Like Us.
- Are Trump's Asia tariffs a 'full-frontal assault' on China?on April 3, 2025
There were five Asian nations in the 10 countries and territories hit with the highest tariffs.
- US tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glanceon April 3, 2025
A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders".
- Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcementon April 3, 2025
The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.
- Marine Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - and they may well take revengeon April 2, 2025
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?
- How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zoneon April 2, 2025
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.
- Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcementon April 2, 2025
The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.
- Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attackon April 2, 2025
Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest.
- Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlashon April 2, 2025
The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.
- Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockadeon April 2, 2025
Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas.