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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, 2026Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
May 20, 2026US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers - Reuters
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers Reuters
May 19, 2026Vance says 'a lot of progress' made in Iran talks - Reuters
Vance says 'a lot of progress' made in Iran talks Reuters
May 19, 2026Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling - Reuters
Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling Reuters
May 17, 2026Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.
May 14, 2026Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war, PM's office says - Reuters
Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war, PM's office says Reuters
May 13, 2026Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain - Reuters
Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain Reuters
May 13, 2026US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China - Reuters
US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China Reuters
May 9, 2026Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.
May 6, 2026Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?
Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".
May 1, 2026'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting
Correspondent Tom Bateman was in the dining room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump and other officials when gunshots were heard.
April 28, 2026King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war - Reuters
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war Reuters
April 27, 2026Iran gave US a proposal for reopening the Strait Of Hormuz and ending the war, Axios reports - Reuters
Iran gave US a proposal for reopening the Strait Of Hormuz and ending the war, Axios reports Reuters
April 27, 2026With presidents, cowboys and A-listers - King Charles in US over the years
The British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades.
April 26, 2026Meeting with the King would 'demonstrate human dignity', says Epstein survivor
A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
April 24, 2026Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map - Reuters
Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map Reuters
April 22, 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, 2026Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran - Reuters
Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran Reuters
April 21, 2026Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots - Reuters
Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots Reuters
April 19, 2026Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness - Reuters
Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness Reuters
April 19, 2026Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait - Reuters
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait Reuters
April 19, 2026Brazil's former spy chief released from ICE detention
Bolsonaro ally Alexandre Ramagem was stopped by immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday.
April 16, 2026US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear - Reuters
US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear Reuters
April 14, 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