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Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
Two people have been shot dead in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki amid protests against US plans to establish an Ebola isolation centre at a military base nearby, the BBC has learnt.
Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump’s new White House ballroom
The US Senate has voted to advance a stalled immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn (£745m) in funding for President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom.
SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut
Elon Musk's SpaceX has said it is even more valuable than anticipated as it approaches a public stock listing set for next week.
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
A candidate hoping to run for governor in the US state of Iowa has lost a closely watched primary contest, despite getting the backing of Donald Trump. Randy Feenstra, who was seen by many as a frontrunner, conceded the race on Tuesday, having received a last-minute presidential endorsement ahead of the vote. The three...
Air India pilot’s reported cannabis test: What it can and can’t tell investigators
Reports that an Air India pilot tested positive for cannabis after a flight sound like the sort of finding that should make an aviation investigator sit up.
One dead, six injured in blast at Rotterdam petroleum storage facility
A blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands' Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded six others on Thursday, officials said, as police investigated the cause of the explosion.
Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
A bomb attack in Crimea has reportedly killed a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in 2014 when Moscow annexed the peninsula.
Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
A man who had been holding several people hostage overnight inside a California bank has been shot dead in a standoff with the FBI, police said.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have approved the company's $111bn (£82bn) takeover by Paramount, a deal that could drastically alter the media landscape.
US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
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.
Oil pulls back as traders look for progress on US-Iran talks
Oil prices pulled back from recent highs on Wednesday, erasing some of the previous day's 4% gain as traders sought clarity on complex negotiations between Iran and the U.S. after renewed hostilities set back efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for the UK's growth this year, but warned the Iran war and "domestic uncertainty" could hit the economy.