Ambitious economies like Vietnam and Indonesia are stuck between China and the US as the trade war escalates.
US weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups, sources tell BBC
Sources say half a million US weapons obtained by the Taliban have been lost, sold or smuggled to militant groups.
US halts construction of giant wind farm off New York coast
The pause is a major blow to the US’s wind energy industry which has been targeted by President Trump.
What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and MS-13 allegations
BBC Verify looks at the evidence behind allegations that the Salvadoran mistakenly deported to a mega-prison was a dangerous gang member.
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
“There will be a trade deal, 100%,” Trump said, while Meloni said she was “sure” they could reach agreement.
Six injured in shooting at Florida State University
One person was taken into custody after the shooting on Thursday, according to CBS News, the BBC’s US partner.
Zelensky accuses US envoy Witkoff of spreading ‘Russian narratives’
Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions.
Bombshell Allegations Rock NUJ-FCT: EFCC Petition Targets Ex-Chairmen Ogbeche, Osadebamwen in Explosive Corruption Scandal
ABUJA – April 17, 2025 — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has exposed a series of financial irregularities allegedly perpetrated by its immediate past executive. The findings were revealed during a press briefing held in Abuja, where the Council also issued a public disclaimer against key former officials. Speaking […]
Four dead in cable car crash south of Naples
The cable car had been traversing the valley when a cable to one of the cabins snapped, local media report.
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in tented area for displaced in Gaza
Witnesses in al-Mawasi told the BBC that people were burned alive as tents were engulfed in flames.
