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What China could do next as Trump's tariff war ramps up

The severity cannot be overstated, if an additional 50% tariffs are levied on all Chinese goods it will decimate trade between the world's two biggest…

Nursing home fire kills 20 in China

At least 20 people have been killed in a fire at a nursing home in northern China, a state news agency reported.

At least 79 dead after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub

At least 79 people have died after the roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic, authorities said.

In the idyllic Cognac region of southern France, Trump's tariffs threaten a centuries-old way of life

The impact of Trump's tariffs is reaching deep into every economy.

Iran denies 'direct talks' with US over its nuclear programme

Donald Trump has said the US is having direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme - stating Iran will be in "great danger" if the negotiations…

Donald Trump's 104% tariffs on China - and other levies on 'worst offenders' - in effect this morning…

Donald Trump's trade tariffs on what he calls "the worst offenders" come into effect at 5am UK time, with China facing by far the biggest levy.

The good, the bad and the ugly in President Trump's coal plans

While wealthy Western countries have been weaning themselves off coal for the last two decades, Donald Trump is now trying to take the US in the opposite…

Israel says it has 'nothing to hide' over fatal shooting of emergency workers

The Israeli military has "nothing to hide" and is "thoroughly" investigating the fatal shooting of aid workers by its forces in Gaza, an Israeli government…

Two Chinese citizens captured during fighting in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says two Chinese citizens have been captured while fighting in eastern Ukraine.

What we learn from video of captured Chinese national in Ukraine - and the serious questions it raises

In a carefully written post on social media platform Telegram, Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the Russian army of deploying Chinese citizens on the battlefield…

King and Queen watch flypast over Rome and see famous landmarks during Italy state visit

The King and Queen received a red carpet welcome and watched a flypast as they were greeted by Italy's president following their arrival in Rome for…

South Korean military fire at North Korean soldiers 'crossing demarcation line'

South Korea's military has said its soldiers fired warning shots at North Korean troops who crossed the demarcation line between the two countries.

His only 'crime' is being Venezuelan and having tattoos, says brother of man 'thrown to the lions' in…

Until five weeks ago, Arturo Suarez was a professional singer, performing in the United States as he waited for his asylum claim to be processed.

Zelenskyy confirms for first time Ukraine forces active in Russia's Belgorod region

Ukraine has confirmed for the first time that its troops have entered the neighbouring Russian region of Belgorod.

At least 33 die in floods in Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 33 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo in floods that have limited access to more than half of the country's capital, Kinshasa.