The EU is making a “final push” to hammer out trade differences with the US, but hawkish voices argued for an aggressive response. President Donald Trump threatened last week to increase tariffs on European vehicles, accusing the bloc of reneging on an agreed deal. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron ...
Month: May 2026
SE Asia leaders gather for summit amid shaky US tiesSE Asia leaders gather for summit amid shaky US ties
Southeast Asian leaders, whose countries are among those hardest hit by the economic fallout from the Iran war, gathered for a summit amid growing frustration with the US. Washington has long been the ally of choice for the region, which has seen strong economic growth in previous years thanks largely ...
Trump pauses Hormuz escorts, amid hopes of war’s endTrump pauses Hormuz escorts, amid hopes of war’s end
US President Donald Trump paused the effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a day after it began. “Project Freedom” saw two ships pass through the waterway, while hundreds remain stranded. Trump said the operation was on hold because “Great Progress” had been made towards a deal, and ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran says strait of Hormuz could reopen after US pauses operationMiddle East crisis live: Iran says strait of Hormuz could reopen after US pauses operation
IRGC says ‘with the end of threats from aggressors’ safe transit possible, as Trump says war could end ‘if Iran agrees’ Trump puts ‘Project Freedom’ on hold, saying he hopes to finalise deal with Iran The UK work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has warned that job losses “could happen” ...
Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreakCruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread. ...
Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigationTwo people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country. ...
Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran warOil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation. ...
Oil prices retreat and global stocks hit record highs after Trump hails ‘great progress’ on Iran deal – business liveOil prices retreat and global stocks hit record highs after Trump hails ‘great progress’ on Iran deal – business live
US president pauses ‘Project Freedom’ to work on ‘final agreement’ with Tehran; stocks also ride high on AI euphoria The UK’s biggest gas supplier has angered campaigners by reporting a larger than expected surge in profits as households brace for a hike in energy bills this summer. The ongoing conflict ...
BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to LebanonBBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon – bringing chaos and destruction across the country. ...
Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel’s ten minute bombing raidWatch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel’s ten minute bombing raid
The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history. ...