Trump pauses higher tariffs for 90 days but China trade war escalates BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 14:48 Trump has said he is authorising a universal "lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%" for most countries, except China, while tariff negotiations continue.
US stocks make historic gains after Trump pauses some tariffs BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 14:47 But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately".
Israeli strike on Gaza residential building kills 29, medics say BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 05:51 The Israeli military says it had struck a "senior Hamas terrorist" in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City.
King and Queen meet Pope Francis at Vatican on their anniversary BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 13:18 The King meets the Pope despite a planned state visit being postponed due to the pontiff's ill health.
Nursing home fire in China kills 20 people BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 01:05 Authorities have detained the person in charge of the facility as they investigate the cause of the fire.
Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 10:01 The chancellor-in-waiting's conservatives have reached a coalition agreement with Germany's Social Democrats, five months after the last government collapsed.
Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 03:25 Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries.
Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-off BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 08:30 The cost of borrowing for the US government rose as confidence in the economy waned.
Despair as death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 08:35 Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 124 people and injured more than 150 others.
Royal Society of Biology mourns murdered scientist BBC World News 8 April 2025 at 16:56 A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coattiβs killers.
China retaliates against Trump's 'trade tyranny' with 84% tariffs BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 05:43 Manufacturers and exporters are scrambling after 104% tariff on China-made goods comes into effect.
Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 02:35 Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries.
Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing BBC World News 8 April 2025 at 21:59 The UK is now a major market for cocaine in Europe - and that's affecting people around the world.
Nursing home fire in China kills 20 people BBC World News 9 April 2025 at 01:05 Authorities have detained the person in charge of the facility as they investigate the cause of the fire.
Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia BBC World News 8 April 2025 at 15:21 President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Gaza is a 'killing field', says UN chief, as agencies urge world to act on Israel's blockade BBC World News 8 April 2025 at 14:41 Israel has blocked all supplies from entering for five weeks - the longest period since the war began.
Trump's tariffs are a huge blow to Vietnam's economic ambitions BBC World News 8 April 2025 at 23:24 US exports have driven the economic success of countries like Vietnam and Cambodia.
US and Iran still far apart ahead of nuclear talks BBC World News 8 April 2025 at 22:00 The BBC's James Landale looks at how Iran might respond to Trump's threat to agree to a deal or face military action
Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so BBC World News 8 April 2025 at 18:17 Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US.
Faulty antenna played role in fatal Australian helicopter crash BBC World News 8 April 2025 at 20:01 Four people died and six were seriously injured when two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast in 2023.