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US targets UK, EU, China and others in fresh tariff move
The US has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries accounting for almost all its imports, over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour. It is the second time President Donald Trump’s administration has announced new import taxes since the US Supreme Court struck down many of his prev...
South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, who served in the last government of the apartheid era, as his new ambassador to the US, his office has said.
Iran strikes injure US troops at Saudi base
Iran kept firing missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab nation on Friday, including a strike at a military base in Saudi Arabia that U.S. officials said wounded at least 10 U.S. service members, two of them seriously.
India to decide women’s quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies
India is preparing for a once-in-a-generation redraw of its political map, driven by what the government says is a push to reserve one-third of seats in parliament and state assemblies for women.
US targets UK, EU, China and others in fresh tariff move over forced labour allegations
The US has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries accounting for almost all its imports over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour.
Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says
Hawaii's storm has already cost some $1bn (£752m) in damages, officials say, after two consecutive storms dropped as much as 50in (127cm) of rain on parts of the state and murky brown flood waters submerged some sections of the island of Oahu.
Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's new director general.
Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery.
Iran threatens ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks
Iran says it will respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions across the Gulf region if Washington renews attacks, and has restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating the plans of the United States for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the strait rem...
Death toll in Colombia highway bus bomb attack rises to 20
The death toll from a bombing on a Colombian highway on Saturday has risen to 20, with another 36 people injured, including minors.
Oil back above $110 after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Global oil prices have risen back above $110 (£83.38) a barrel after US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy critical infrastructure in Iran unless it allows ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
China's economy was just starting to open up in the late 1980s when a determined high school dropout made his way to Beijing with 600 pairs of shoes.