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Today we look at what Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch had to say to Chris in the past 24 hours. Keir Starmer has announced plans to make it easier to build nuclear power stations in England and Wales, whilst Kemi Badenoch was interviewed about her new policy pledge to block benefits for migrants settling in the UK. And Adam and Chris are joined by h…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel". The measure places financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist in ICC investigations of American citizens or allies. Tr…

US President Donald Trump has restated his plan for a US “takeover” of the Gaza Strip, after his idea was rejected by Palestinians and leaders around the world on Wednesday.On social media, Trump said Gaza "would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting".Palestinians "would have already been resettled in far safer…

Swedish police said they are still investigating the motive behind the country's deadliest mass shooting, as local media begin reporting details about the gunman. Eleven people died in the shooting at an adult education centre in the city of Orebro, including the attacker, with at least six others injured. The suspect has been named in reports as 3…

US President Donald Trump's proposal to resettle Gaza's population would only be temporary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. It follows Trump's suggestion that the US could "take over" Gaza and resettle around two million Palestinians living there – an idea that has drawn criticism from the UN, human rights groups and Arab leaders. White Ho…

Donald Trump has said that everyone loves his plan for the US to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and develop it, with Palestinians moved out of the territory."The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it too," Trump said on Tuesday during a joint conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Trump made the comments…

We look at what Donald Trump means when he says he wants to own Gaza.Adam, Chris, Paddy and Laura speak to international editor Jeremy Bowen, who goes through the reaction from across the world and what the consequences of the comments are.Everyone’s together in the BBC Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House on Newscast’s 5th birthday.They also talk a…

The King and Queen of Sweden have visited the grounds of a shooting at an adult education centre in Orebro. Ten people were killed, plus the gunman who local media in Sweden have named as 35 year-old Rickard Anderson. The attacker shot at police during the attack and it's not known if he killed himself, but police say there is "a lot" to suggest th…

Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to meet with President Trump since his inauguration. The visit comes despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2024 as well as Israel's former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant. Hamas leaders have also faced war crimes allega…

US President Donald Trump has hinted the European Union (EU) could be next to face tariffs, after he applied 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada along with an additional 10% tax on imports from China. Trump told the BBC that tariffs on EU goods imported into the US could happen "pretty soon". On trade with Britain, he said "The UK is out of …

Swedish police have given an update on the mass shooting that happened on a school campus in Orebro on Tuesday. Ten people, plus the gunman, were killed. Police say they are still trying to work out the gunman's motive, the attacker was unknown to police - they did not say if he had gun licences. The shooting happened in Orebro, a city 200km (124 m…

US President Donald Trump says he wants the US to "take over" Gaza, take a "long-term ownership position", and turn it into the "Riviera of the Middle East". At a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he said: "The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too. We'll own it". Trump also sai…

Swedish police have said at least 10 people have been killed and five others wounded in a campus shooting in the city of Örebro Police said investigating officers were in the process of identifying victims. They believe that a man they said was the “primary perpetrator” of the attack was among the dead. The authorities said there was no warning of …

In this episode of Newscast, we look at what could be the start of a trade war between the US and China.After postponing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Trump has introduced a 10% tax on all goods imports from China. Early this morning Beijing announced it would impose a retaliatory 10% levy, albeit on fewer products.Adam is joined by Laura…

Police in Sweden say "around 10" people have been killed in a shooting on a school campus in the central city of Orebro. The shooting happened at a school for adults, although there are children's schools on the site. Right now we are identifying the dead," Roberto Eid Forest, Orebro's chief of local police, says. Police believe the perpetrator is …

President Donald Trump has agreed to hold off imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days, but not on China. After last-minute calls with Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to reinforce his country's border with the US to clamp down on migration and the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl. Both Trump and Trudeau have portra…

At least five people have been shot at an education centre in central Sweden, police have said. The shooting happened in Orebro, around 200km (124 miles) west of Stockholm, on Tuesday afternoon, at a school for adults. Four of the injured have undergone surgery in hospital, and one is critically injured. One of the people in hospital is thought to …

Two Israeli soldiers have been killed, and six others injured, in a shooting at an army checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. The attack took place in the Palestinian city of Tubas, and comes as the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said a nearby camp in the city of Jenin is going in a “catastrophic direction”, as the Israeli military continues it…

The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday. In a statement, the group - which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - cited "humanitarian reasons" for the ceasefire, after capturing territory in eastern parts of the country. The UN said at least 900 people have bee…

Taking the ladders out of the swimming pool and setting the rug on fire and removing the door - we've all done it, right? Now, 25 years since the first game was released, professional Sims streamers Plumbella, TheEnglishSimmer and Xmiramira have revealed what's makes the game so special for them - and what the future may hold for the series. The tr…

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on some American goods, as US tariffs on all Chinese goods come into force.The Chinese tariffs - due to begin on Monday - would put a 15% import tax on US coal and liquefied natural gas, plus 10% on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pick-up trucks, and some sports cars.Proposed US tariffs of 25% on Canadian …

Today, we look at Sir Keir Starmer being the first UK Prime Minister to join a gathering of EU leaders since Brexit. Meanwhile, President Trump has unveiled his much promised tariffs. Starmer says the trip is part of what he calls a “reset” between the UK and European Union. It comes as President Trump says the US will “definitely” impose trade tar…

Bill Gates has revealed just how much his charitable Foundation has now spent in its efforts to combat preventable diseases and reduce poverty. "I've given over 100 billion," he said in an interview with the BBC, "but I still have more to give." The co-founder of Microsoft and his fellow philanthropist Warren Buffett are combining their billions th…

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he is delaying tariffs on imports from Mexico for a month. It comes after Mexico agreed to send 10,000 troops to the border to stem the flow of illegal drugs. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the agreement also includes a commitment from the US to take steps to limit the flow of guns south. Trump had…

The former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, goes on trial on Monday, accused of sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup. Hermoso is scheduled to appear as a witness on the opening day having travelled from Mexico, where she plays club football. The trial runs until 19 February. As Spain's pl…

Daniel Khalife has been sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison after spying for Iran and escaping from HMP Wandsworth, in London. The judge sentencing Khalife said the ex-soldier "took payment on two occasions and travelled to meet intelligence officers from Iran in Turkey". Khalife, who fled Wandsworth Prison in September 2023, was caugh…

Smart glasses are often praised for being the next step on from the smartphone. Maybe we’ll use them for calls and messages, and all sorts of information will flash up before our eyes, as sound is directed into our ears. This year, the Consumer Electronics Show floor in Las Vegas was awash with smart glasses. BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tested some …

President Donald Trump has said that a deal "can be worked out" with the UK, after saying the US will "definitely" impose trade tariffs on the EU. His comments come after he already announced tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. The 25% import tax on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China, will begin on Tuesday. Trump has given a range of …

Sick and wounded Palestinians have left Gaza for medical treatment in Egypt following the reopening of the Rafah border crossing after eight months.The World Health Organization (WHO) said on X that 34 children and three adults, along with 39 companions, crossed out of Gaza to receive treatment in Egypt.The key gateway between Gaza and Egypt had be…

Once associated with gangsters, in South Korea tattoos still divide opinion. While they have grown in popularity, only licensed doctors can officially ink skin. So in the thriving underground scene in Seoul, many artists are, in effect, working illegally. BBC 100 Women meets the women tattoo artists who are navigating this precarious work and those…

US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on all goods imported from America's three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada.Trump said the US would impose tariffs beginning on Tuesday of 25% on Canada and Mexico as well as an additional 10% tax on China. Canadian energy faces a lower 10% tariff.He had threatened to impose the …

Many hotels are now integrating AI into their operations as the tourism industry evolves. The founders of a new venture in Las Vegas claim they’ve created the first fully AI-powered hotel in the world. BBC Click’s Paul Carter has been checking out the new venture which is due to open in 2025. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, anal…

Buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners have arrived in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip after leaving Israeli prisons. Large crowds gathered to welcome the freed prisoners, as Israel confirmed all 183 people due to be freed today have been released. This comes after the earlier release of three Israeli hostages - Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kal…

Could US president Donald Trump help broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia? Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko from Ukrainecast spoke to Fred Fleitz, a national security official in Trump's first administration, who is close to the president’s current Ukraine-Russia envoy.Listen to the full interview here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/soun…

There are fears of a major global trade war after President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China starting immediately. He added that 'very substantial tariffs' would follow for the European Union. Goods exported from Canada and Mexico to the US will be hit with a 25% tariff; products from China face a 10% levy. …

With daily announcements, executive orders and press conferences from Trump’s presidency in its first fortnight, how should we be navigating the daily torrent of news? Americast examines the deliberate strategy by the White House (also used in Trump’s first presidency) to “flood the zone” with news. Justin, Anthony and Marianna discuss whether Demo…

The German parliament has rejected immigration measures put forward by the conservative opposition and backed by the far-right. Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz had tried to rely on support from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for the second time in a week - but the bill was defeated by 350 votes to 338. The strategy w…

Today, Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss whether Lord Mandelson will be approved as Ambassador to the US by President Donald Trump.They also chat about a disagreement in the shadow cabinet and whether Rachel Reeves’ plans for growth will work. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCN…

It's nearly three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As attention turns to what a possible end to the conflict could look like, for many displaced families the search for their loved ones continues. One woman's parents are among an estimated 60,000 missing soldiers and civilians, who disappeared following the occupation of a vast …

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has released the names of three hostages it says it will free on Saturday under the ceasefire deal with Israel. They are Israelis Ofer Kalderon, 53, and Yarden Bibas, 34, and American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 65. Mr Bibas is the father of Kfir, the youngest hostage who was 10 months old when he was kidnapped by Hamas.…

Flight data reorders, also known as black boxes, could offer crucial clues into what went wrong above the Potomac River. US President Donald Trump blames diversity rules under his predecessors, saying he believes people hired for air traffic control roles were not always qualified - but he offered no evidence for this. The National Transportation S…

The US Transport Secretary has said the crash between a helicopter and passenger jet approaching Washington DC was “absolutely preventable”.The plane was carrying 64 passengers and crew when it crashed into the Potomac River after the collision, along with the military helicopter. The helicopter had three people on board, who were labelled a "fairl…

Today, we discuss RFK Jr's confirmation hearing and Home Office plans to tackle migrant smuggling gangs. The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told Chris the changes would mean the government endangering lives at sea is to be a new criminal offence. He and Adam are joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani. And, RFK Jr, President Trump’s p…

A passenger plane collided in midair with a military helicopter near Washington DC's Ronald Reagan airport on Wednesday evening. The plane was carrying 64 passengers and crew when it crashed into the Potomac River after the collision. The helicopter had three people on board, who were labelled a "fairly experienced crew" by Defence Secretary Pete H…

US President Donald Trump has said the cause of the Washington DC air collision is still unknown, but attacked diversity policies at the Federal Aviation Administration.Trump was giving a press conference following the crash between a passenger plane and a military helicopter.Officials have said no-one is believed to have survived - 64 people were …

Hamas says 110 Palestinian prisoners have been freed as part of the ceasefire deal brokered between Israel and Gaza earlier this month. The release of Palestinian prisoners to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank was delayed after the chaotic third release of hostages in Khan Younis was criticised by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli …

No survivors are expected after a plane carrying 64 passengers and crew collided in mid air with an army helicopter in Washington DC around 21:00 local time on Wednesday. BBC Verify’s Nick Eardley takes a look at what we know about the collision, as well as analysing the cut-down audio of air traffic controllers before the crash. Figure skaters fro…

No survivors are expected after a plane and an army helicopter crashed in mid-air over Washington DC's Potomac River, DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said. The American Airlines flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter as it approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Offici…

The Israeli military says eight hostages have been handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza as part of a third release of hostages since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas began on 19 January. Agam Berger, a 20-year-old soldier, was freed first in northern Gaza and is now back in Israel. The Israeli military said seven more hostages have now bee…