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Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.
Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon
From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.
Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.
Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son
The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
The Mt Police says three men are suspected of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.
South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby
The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.
South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby
The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.
US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking
Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.
US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking
Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.
First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified
Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.
What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere
The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.