
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
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Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.

An unprecedented simultaneous replacement of the top defence and military brass comes amid a debate over strategy.

A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel.

Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.

Police used water cannons and pepper spray as protesters clashed outside Albania’s parliament.
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