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Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran

February 7, 2026 - 10:28
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
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Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran

February 7, 2026 - 10:28
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
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The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books

February 7, 2026 - 09:42
Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
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From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars

February 7, 2026 - 09:00
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.
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He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?

February 7, 2026 - 09:00
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
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He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?

February 7, 2026 - 09:00
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
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They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
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They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
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Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

February 7, 2026 - 07:48
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
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Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

February 7, 2026 - 07:48
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
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