Asian markets from Tokyo to Sydney plunged amid increasing fears of a global economic downturn.
Category: World
Anti-Trump protests held in cities across the US
Thousands of protesters gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump’s second term.
Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
The US commerce secretary says a 10% “baseline” tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks.
Moment parachutist left dangling on stadium roof
Video shows the moment a parachutist got caught on the roof of a stadium ahead of a rugby match.
Zoo’s tortoises become first-time parents… aged about 100
Critically endangered Galapagos tortoises Abrazzo and Mommy are parents of four hatchlings at Philadelphia Zoo
A Minecraft Movie storms box office despite lukewarm reviews
The film boasts a star-studded cast including Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Jennifer Coolidge.
Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy
President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.
Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is reportedly headed to the state, which has has 480 cases.
Le Pen calls embezzlement conviction a ‘witch hunt’
The French far-right politician spoke to a rally in Paris after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds.
Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital
The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia.