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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
June 26, 2026White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position - Reuters
White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position Reuters
June 6, 2026Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison
The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.
April 22, 2026US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports - Reuters
US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports Reuters
April 11, 2026Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.
April 9, 2026Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
April 9, 2026Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts
The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
April 3, 2026Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down
Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.
April 2, 2026IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact - Reuters
IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact Reuters
April 1, 2026First Lady Melania Trump arrives with humanoid robot at tech summit
The robot made an appearance with First Lady Melania Trump at the White House. Trump is hosting a summit on AI, education, and protecting kids in digital spaces.
March 25, 2026Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war - Reuters
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war Reuters
March 10, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026Spain'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.
March 4, 2026Investors, US crude producers scramble to lock in oil price spike - Reuters
Investors, US crude producers scramble to lock in oil price spike Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' - Reuters
Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' Reuters
March 3, 2026Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says Reuters
February 28, 2026More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
February 22, 2026Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers - Reuters
Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers Reuters
February 21, 2026Supreme Court checks Trump's expansive view of executive power - Reuters
Supreme Court checks Trump's expansive view of executive power Reuters
February 21, 2026US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
February 19, 2026