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BBC News - World

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes - The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade. 9 hrs ago - Business

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Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling -- The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.

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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability -- Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.

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Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81 - The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets. 7 hrs ago

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Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom -- Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned. -- Europe

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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran -- Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

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Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say -- A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.

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Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite' -- The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.

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Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting -- OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon -- Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.

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How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next? -- The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.

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Civilians to soldiers: how four years of war has changed ordinary Ukrainians -- Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.

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Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival -- Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.

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Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film -- In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.

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How photography helped the British empire classify India -- A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.

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Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case? -- Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.

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Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested -- The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.

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Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle -- A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.

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Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition -- Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.

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Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station -- The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

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Israeli strikes kill at least 10 in Lebanon, officials say -- The strikes are among the deadliest in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens -- More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.

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