Daily Archives: 23 Aprile 2025

Five cards China holds in a trade war with the US

From rare earths to billions in US debt, here's what China has in its arsenal - and how strong they are.

Weinstein used ‘unfettered power’ to sexually abuse women, rape retrial hears

Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned.

Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake

Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process

Several names are prominent as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Lithuanian capital unveils invasion evacuation plan

Plans for the evacuation of Vilnius were published as fears over Russia's military ambitions continue to grow.

Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent

The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC

Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.

Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir

Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.

US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war – but chances of success remain unclear

Negotiations are gathering pace but the proposals being put forward by Trump's team still have major gaps

Suspension of Ghana’s chief justice is ‘abuse of power’, says opposition

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

Nine killed in Russian attack on Ukraine bus

At least 30 were injured in the city of Marhanets in central-south Ukraine.

Top US officials pull out of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in London

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are no longer attending the talks.

Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica

The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.

Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge

The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.

Trump hints at softening China tariffs and says no plan to sack Fed boss

His comments come amid a trade war with Beijing, and after his attacks on the US central bank's boss.

Residents flee as wildfire burns in New Jersey

Mandatory evacuation orders were issued and major highways in the path of the fire shut down as it spread.

Dominican Republic detains pregnant Haitian women in hospital swoop

The move is part of the government's plan to curb undocumented migration from neighbouring Haiti.

Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast

Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.

Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures

Three thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel's offensive.

Will the next Pope be from Africa?

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.
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