Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs
12 March 2025 at 03:51
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.
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Today — 12 March 2025BBC World News
Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit
11 March 2025 at 23:02
The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.
Philippines ex-leader Duterte on plane to The Hague after arrest
11 March 2025 at 10:12
The ICC accuses him of "crimes against humanity" in a drugs crackdown that left thousands dead.
Moment inmates stage prison break in Indonesia
12 March 2025 at 01:41
At least 53 inmates escaped a prison in Aceh, Indonesia, with officials acknowledging overcapacity issues at the facility.
Passengers describe 'doomsday scenes' on hijacked train
12 March 2025 at 03:02
More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked.
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
11 March 2025 at 12:38
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.
Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?
11 March 2025 at 17:46
Endowed with minerals but losing ground to rebels, the Congolese government wants to boost security.
Final ruling bars far-right Georgescu from Romanian vote
11 March 2025 at 12:09
Calin Georgescu loses a bid to overturn a ruling barring him from participating in next May's vote.
Yesterday — 11 March 2025BBC World News
Starmer 'disappointed' as Trump metal tariffs kick in
12 March 2025 at 05:42
Duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit for some of the US's top trading partners.
Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump
12 March 2025 at 05:38
The Democrats party wants a gradual move to independence but the second-placed party is keen to speed it up.
Palestinian comedian is 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit
11 March 2025 at 17:37
Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline.
Indian Americans worried over US ties under Trump, survey reveals
11 March 2025 at 15:42
Indian Americans are optimistic about India’s future, but wary of US-India ties under a second Trump term.
Is the US really heading into a recession?
11 March 2025 at 17:15
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.
Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years
11 March 2025 at 17:21
Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle.
It's Russia that may now be feeling the pressure
11 March 2025 at 13:47
It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.
At least 100 passengers freed from Pakistan train siege
11 March 2025 at 22:56
Security forces say they have killed at least 17 militant attackers in an ongoing operation.
US set to present 30-day ceasefire offer to Russia
11 March 2025 at 21:16
Ukraine says it accepts the immediate truce, and it is now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to it.
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
11 March 2025 at 12:38
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.
Portugal elections loom as PM loses confidence vote
11 March 2025 at 12:58
PM Luís Montenegro loses a vote of confidence, pitching his country into a third election in as many years.
BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision
11 March 2025 at 12:26
Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea.
