From the BBC World Service: The country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose a new leader on Saturday, and he or she will become the country's next prime minister.
From the BBC World Service: Some European Union countries have backed plans for the new defense system to keep out unmanned aircraft from Russia. But how will it work, and what's the price tag?
From the BBC World Service: Eighteen sunscreen products have been pulled from shelves in the country over safety concerns. And China launches a new program to attract foreign talent.
From the BBC World Service: A Chinese national in London has pleaded guilty to illegally acquiring and possessing bitcoin in what's thought to be the world's biggest bitcoin seizure case.
From the BBC World Service: Argentina’s president Javier Milei announced plans to increase spending on pensions, health and education. Plus, the drive in some African countries to create more AI products in different languages.
From the BBC World Service: President Trump’s long-delayed tariff deadline has finally passed and for countries without a deal, the import taxes are steep — the highest in almost a century.
From the BBC World Service: Goods from South Korea will face a 15% tariff under a new trade deal. Meanwhile Brazil will be harder hit, with a 50% tax on imports.
From the BBC World Service: President Trump’s spending and tax bill boosts military and border spending and extends Trump-era tax cuts, but makes deep cuts to healthcare and food aid.
