The News - Sunday, 02 February 2025

BBC News

Trump imposes tariffs but Canada and Mexico hit back

The US president will tax imports from America's three largest trading partners. Both Canada and Mexico plan retaliatory tariffs.

How countries respond to Trump's tariffs is what matters next

Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory.

AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws

Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse.

Husband arrested over Thai woman's 2004 death

David Armitage is held on suspicion of killing his wife whose body was found in the Yorkshire Dales.

Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?

The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".

Kate says emotional skills must be priority for healthier society

The Princess of Wales launches a project calling for more emphasis on social and emotional skills.

Davey urges Starmer to start EU customs union talks

Sir Ed Davey calls for PM to use meeting with EU leaders to "fire the starting gun" on new trade deal.

Body positivity takes backseat as fashion houses pick skinnier models

Is skinny back for good? We speak to designers, casting agents and models at Paris Fashion Week.

Two children die in hit-and-run crash

Police urged anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch.

Vibrant or dangerous? Colourful roundabout redesign divides village

California Cross roundabout has been the subject of controversy since its redesign in 2024.

The Papers: 'New doubt over Letby guilt' and 'crackdown on AI child abuse'

Fresh concerns raised in the Lucy Letby case and government plans to stop AI child abuse are on the front of Sunday's papers.

'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'

The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.

Why Dynasty Warriors makers scrapped sequel to reinvent series

Tomohiko Sho says the unreleased game was something fans were 'starting to get a bit bored of'.

'Why we're selling family castle after 700 years'

Sir Thomas and Lady Ingilby say selling the estate will allow them to spend more time together.

'I've waited seven weeks to give my dad a funeral'

Gemma Whysall says the new death certification process left her and her family in limbo for weeks.

'Not the ministry of fun': Troubling issues clatter onto Yvette Cooper's desk

The home secretary is facing issues like migrant crossings and child abuse images - how is she faring?

Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia.

Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.

'My fear of going to hell was so great I was coerced to give up my baby'

Hundreds of adoptions could have taken place between the 1950s and 1990s, say women who were members of a Christian sect.

Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says

The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region.

Four dead after vehicle crashes into building

Police appeal for more information after four people die at the scene of the crash.

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins welcomes first child via surrogacy

The actress thanked her "incredible" surrogate as she announced her daughter's birth on social media.

What are tariffs, who pays them, and could they hurt US consumers?

Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

Air traffic control staffing 'not normal' during DC crash - officials

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there was a "consolidation of air traffic controllers an hour before it was supposed to happen".

Tony Martin, who killed burglar at farmhouse, dies

Martin was jailed for killing intruder Fred Barras, 16, in a case that sparked national debate.

Musk team given access to sensitive federal payment system - reports

The Trump administration grants Musk's team access to system that controls the flow of trillions of dollars in funds, US media report.

Justin Baldoni ramps up Blake Lively feud with new website

The two US actors are locked in a battle over happened on the set of their film, It Ends With Us.

Four crash victims were university students

Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen a seen black Ford Focus at the time.

Vibrant or dangerous? Colourful roundabout redesign divides village

California Cross roundabout has been the subject of controversy since its redesign in 2024.

'I don't know how he survived', says niece of 80-year-old Israeli hostage

The niece of freed Israeli hostage Gadi Moses said he mostly ate bread and olives and did math to distract himself during captivity.

Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?

The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".

Body positivity takes backseat as fashion houses pick skinnier models

Is skinny back for good? We speak to designers, casting agents and models at Paris Fashion Week.

It's Groundhog Day: Famous rodent 'predicts' six more weeks of winter in US

Punxsutawney Phil has forecast six more weeks of winter in North America after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day.

Barclays working to update account balances after tech outage

The bank says a technical issue, which began on Friday and impacted the its app, online banking and payments, has been resolved.

Tributes after death of Slimming World founder, 76

Margaret Miles-Bramwell started her first slimming group in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1969.

Kate says emotional skills must be priority for healthier society

The Princess of Wales launches a project calling for more emphasis on social and emotional skills.

Shelling at busy Sudanese market 'fills mortuary with bodies'

The attack caused "utter carnage" at a nearby hospital, where dozens sought medical attention.

Santorini rattled by tremors and officials advise against large gatherings

Greek authorities have advised against gatherings in enclosed spaces following "seismic activity".

Man charged with attempted murder after police officers injured

The 27-year-old is accused of attempted murder and other offences after an incident at a police station.

Four crash victims were university students, police say

Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen a seen black Ford Focus at the time.

Ireland should have had 'parallel' Omagh inquiry - Flanagan

Former Irish minister Charlie Flanagan says the decision not to have an inquiry in the Republic is a "lost opportunity".

Police take court action over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension

Sheku Bayoh died after being restrained while in police custody in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on 3 May 2015.

Bournemouth Echo

Scrapping camera car and terrorism insurance: How BCP Council is saving money

Scrapping the camera enforcement car, not taking out terrorism insurance and reducing the amount of waste being sent to landfills.

Compulsory redundancy 'an option' for staff at Arts University Bournemouth

Redundancies are to be expected to be made at Arts University Bournemouth, its new vice-chancellor has confirmed.

No ferry services from Poole for weeks, new operator confirms

No ferry services from Poole to Jersey will take place between the end of March and mid-April, it has now been confirmed.

Haul of abandoned classic motorbikes to be auctioned

FOURTEEN classic motorbikes have been unearthed in the garages of a property and will be sold at auction.

'Labour Government has been a nightmare for Dorset'

A Labour Government has been a nightmare for Dorset Council according to a senior Lib Dem councillor.

David Sidwick speaks out over increased funding in neighbourhood policing

The regional force has received up to £191.8million from the Home Office as part of the government's aim to restore neighbourhood policing.

'This is the hardest time' - idyllic pub reflects on upcoming tax hikes

Owners Debbie and Duane Lewis have 16 years of experience running eight pubs across the area - including The Fighting Cocks which they took over from its previous owners in 2023.

Hollywood actor delivers passionate speech at railway crossing protest

Hollywood actor Edward Fox has called on Dorset MP Vicki Slade to 'go into battle' as residents in Wareham protested against the closure of its railway crossing

Buses diverting after incident closes road

Charminster Road in Bournemouth has been closed, causing buses to divert

‘Will you go to battle and not kowtow to the bureaucrats’: Protesters storm railway

Although there have been no accidents in that time, Network Rail bosses have said the crossing is a health and safety risk and want to put in the sloping zig-zag bridge.

Unexpected outage leaves dozens of homes without power

Homes have been left without power as an outage hits Bournemouth

Call for action as councillor reveals she is a victim of child abuse

A Dorset councillor who describes herself as a “victim and survivor” of child abuse has called on the authority to become a national leader for support services.

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out your IQ

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

'Labour is taking action to make Britain great again'

After years of talk and gimmicks from the Conservative Party, how good it is to see yet more evidence of our magnificent Home Secretary smashing evil smuggling gangs.

Formula 1

LIGHTS TO FLAG: Narain Karthikeyan on his ‘wild journey’ to becoming India’s first F1 driver, and helping the next generation

Narain Karthikeyan became India’s first Formula 1 racer when he joined Jordan in 2005, and returned for another two-year stint with backmarkers HRT in the early 2010s.

Windows Central

This magnetic-switch gaming keyboard has changed every expectation of what I wanted, and I won't go back.

After experiencing the benefits of these switches, I won't go back to traditional mechanical or optical keyboards ever again.

SteamOS isn't just for Steam Deck anymore — Here are the pros and cons of it coming to other gaming handhelds like Legion Go S

SteamOS will soon officially be available on multiple third-party gaming handhelds, which is both good and bad.

Secretlab took the best gaming chair you can buy and perfected it, and my back is thanking me for it

The Secretlab TITAN Evo NanoGen Edition chair takes the award-winning TITAN Evo (2022) and refines it, and it makes a great case for being the absolute best.

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Scrabble Winner

Congratulations to my friend who won a local Scrabble tournament. He's celebrating with a night on the tiles.

What striped animal can fire its musk stream accurately for up to 12 feet?

Skunk.