Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
Scott Bessent says that “likely sometime this week” the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.
Nigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflict
NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the “safety and comfort” of Nigerian pilgrims.
Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon
From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC’s Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.
Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.
Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son
The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
He is one of three unnamed men who the Met Police suspect of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party’s founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
