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Trump to add lumber to tariffs list

US President Donald Trump says he'll add lumber to the list of goods facing new tariffs. The move is expected to hurt neighbors Canada and Mexico particularly hard. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

21 February, 2025

World

New York City’s congestion pricing programme hangs in the balance

The future of New York City's congestion pricing programme hangs in the balance. On Wednesday, U.S president Donald Trump ordered the project be scrapped but New York governor Kathy Hochul insists it's here to stay. Hochul and her team have sued over the order and announced it would continue to collect the tolls until a federal judge tells it to stop. Jody Jacobs has more from New York.

21 February, 2025

World

11-year-old Texas girl commits suicide after being bullied about immigration status

In the U.S, a mother in Texas says her 11-year-old daughter committed suicide after being bullied about her family's immigration status. School police are now investigating. Toni Waterman has more.

21 February, 2025

World

Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy “a dictator”

US President Donald Trump has called Volodymyr Zelenskyy "a dictator without elections," as he continues to trash-talk Ukraine's leader, branding him a "moderately successful comedian." Having falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war with Russia, Mr Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to accuse his Ukrainian counterpart of "doing a terrible job." Benji Hyer reports.

20 February, 2025

Health / Medical

Texas measles outbreak spreads to vaccinated individuals

A measles outbreak linked to unvaccinated children in West Texas is now spreading to vaccinated individuals. Local health officials say four people who have had their jabs, are among those infected. Toni Waterman has more.

20 February, 2025

World

Trump and Musk show tight bond amid criticism of relationship

US President Donald Trump and his unelected advisor Elon Musk have rejected suggestions that the world's wealthiest man is usurping his boss's limelight, as they expressed gushing admiration for each other in a Fox News interview. The display of affection was watched by millions on primetime TV, with America's two most powerful figures keen to send a message that their detractors won't be able to drive them apart. Benji Hyer […]

20 February, 2025

World

UN concerned about Israeli attacks on UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem

The United Nations says Israel's repeated attacks on UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem is a clear violation of its obligations under international law. In the latest incident, Israeli police raided several UNRWA schools this week affecting some 600 students. Earlier this year, Israel enacted a law passed by its parliament to ban the UN agency, claiming employees of the agency were involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks. Jody Jacobs […]

20 February, 2025

World

US SEC seeks India’s help in investigating billionaire Gautam Adani

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking India's help in its investigation into Billionaire Gautam Adani who is considered close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Adani is accused of being part of a $265 million bribery scheme - an allegation he has called baseless. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

19 February, 2025