The influential financial agency is projecting slower economic growth in the US due to uncertainty around President Trump’s tariffs.
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Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.
Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move
An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana’s third female chief justice.
Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, as strikes continue
Moscow launched strikes across Ukrainian cities hours after Putin said he was considering a pause on civilian targets.
Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast
Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.
The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.
Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures
Three thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel’s offensive.
Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund’s latest forecast.
Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa
The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.
Why Pope’s death leaves Argentines ‘orphaned’ in more ways than one
Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina – but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many.