The News - Thursday, 10 April 2025

BBC News

Trump steps back from cliff edge of all-out global trade war

The US is now making nice – or at least nicer - with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Tate 'pointed gun at woman', court documents claim

Details of the case against Tate brought by four UK women are seen for the first time by BBC News.

War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again

How have the last three years shaped Ukraine's wartime president and where does he go from here?

Saliva test may turn tide on prostate cancer, claim scientists

Analysing DNA in saliva can identify men at the greatest risk of prostate cancer

Unbearable wait for relatives in nightclub disaster

Shailyn Peña is one of many whose loved ones are missing after the roof collapsed in Santo Domingo.

'Brutal' restraint of autistic boy in calming room

The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.

Man charged with murder over Co Durham shooting

Barry Dawson was shot through a downstairs front window of his terraced house in Stanley on Saturday.

The betting tycoon who preyed on women and hurt them for pleasure

Kevin Booth's former partner Tammy Conner says she fears someone could die if he is not stopped.

Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says

Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home.

Starmer to set out plan for more police patrols at peak times

The prime minister says he wants to ensure every community has specialist neighbourhood officers.

MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry

A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions".

Why Trump is hitting China on trade - and what might happen next

There is much more to this than straightforward retaliation, writes John Sudworth, and it traces back to his first term.

Watch: Why US markets skyrocketed after Trump tariffs pause

The S&P 500 index soared 9.5% in the biggest one-day rally since 2008, following days of turmoil sparked by the tariffs.

How exposed is the UK to Trump's tariff chaos?

The exact impact remains uncertain - but some of the emerging fallout may have an upside - here's why.

The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

The Papers: 'Trump blinks first' and 'Only four real fwends'

Most of Thursday's papers react to Donald Trump's decision to pause higher tariffs - except on China.

'Part of us is still in Gaza': Freed Israeli hostages fight for a new ceasefire

Hostages released earlier this year are adding their powerful voices to calls for a deal to bring home those still held by Hamas.

What can we expect in Universal's theme UK park?

Lord of the Rings and 007 – but not Harry Potter – are expected at the Bedfordshire theme park.

The drug gang boss who had a fling with his prison governor

Inspired by Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, Anthony Saunderson was part of an "industrial scale" drugs gang.

LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll

The doll also reflects the basketball star's height - it's an inch taller than the standard Ken doll.

King and Queen meet Pope Francis at Vatican on their wedding anniversary

The King meets the Pope despite a planned state visit being postponed due to the pontiff's ill health.

Man guilty of murdering woman in front of daughter at Notting Hill Carnival

Shakeil Thibou is found guilty of murdering Cher Maximen after stabbing her at Notting Hill Carnival.

Faisal Islam: Trump may have backtracked, but this is far from over

Trump's 4D game of chess has left China in check - and now there is an anxious wait to find out how this plays out

Cabinet Office to shed 2,100 civil servant roles

Sources say Cabinet Office chief Pat McFadden wants to "lead by example" on civil service reform.

Israeli army fired as close as 12m in Gaza medics killing, audio suggests

The analysis shows Israeli troops fired 100 shots during the attack which killed 15 people.

King and Queen leave Italy after making pasta on final day of visit

The King and Queen took in Italy's cultural highlights and celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary

Union bosses held up Birmingham bin deal, BBC told

A strike by hundreds of Birmingham refuse workers has seen rubbish piled high on streets.

Michelle Obama breaks silence on divorce rumours

The former first lady says people were wrong to make assumptions that the couple were getting a divorce.

Pulp unveil their first new album in 24 years

The band also released a single, Spike Island, described as a sequel to Sorted for E's and Whizz.

Farage rejects local Reform UK-Tory coalitions

It comes after Kemi Badenoch told the BBC Tory local leaders would be free to share power with Reform.

Greenpeace UK boss arrested over US embassy red dye protest

Five people are arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage, police say.

Woman forced into prostitution says she was scared for her life

Oliver James MacCormack was convicted on 40 counts spanning seven years from 2015 to 2022.

Prada to buy rival fashion brand Versace for $1.36bn

The deal to unite the two Italian brands has an estimated value of $1.36bn (£1.06bn).

What does Trump's tariff pause mean for global trade?

What is the situation after the historic upheaval in American trade policy.

Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China?

Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.

Retreat or negotiating strategy? Trump steps back from all-out trade war

The US is now making nice – or at least nicer - with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Girl, 17, whose dad is lost in nightclub rubble spends birthday at scene

Shailyn Peña is one of many whose loved ones are missing after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in Santo Domingo.

Think twice before posting online, says Eni Aluko after Joey Barton defamation case win

The ex-England striker is "past the point of asking nicely" for people to treat women with respect.

War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again

The "coalition of the willing" nations in support of Ukraine will meet at Nato headquarters later today - but how have three years of war shaped the president?

The betting tycoon who preyed on women and hurt them for pleasure

Kevin Booth's former partner Tammy Conner says she fears someone could die if he is not stopped.

Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour - but they matter

The 5 live host considers what's at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May.

Andrew Tate pointed gun at woman and said to 'do as I say', court documents seen by BBC claim

Details of the case against Tate brought by four UK women are seen for the first time by BBC News.

Barclays cuts mortgage rates as tariff uncertainty rises

It is the biggest lender so far to offer cheaper deals as the Bank of England is forecast to make more interest rate cuts this year.

Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'

The US president says he wants to "take care of my beautiful hair" as he eases water flow rules.

Original 1977 Star Wars film to be screened during London film festival

Screenings of the original 1977 Star Wars theatrical release have been rare over recent decades.

Footage shows ‘brutal’ restraint of autistic boy in special school

The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.

Mike Huckabee confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

The Evangelical Christian has long been a fervent supporter of Israel.

Baker's own wedding cake voted Britain's best

Laura Johnson says she never got the chance to sample the cake on her wedding day.

Bournemouth Echo

Spaniel bleeding from mouth with massive swelling on face and chest after adder bite

A three-year-old sprocker spaniel called Reggie was out in Turf Hill in Fordingbridge on Saturday, April 5 when he was bitten by an adder.

School asks parents to support 'smartphone-free childhood'

Pupils who need to bring a phone to school must store it in the secure, lockable cases, which can only be opened with a special device at the end of the school day.

Incredible adverts offer window into war-time Southampton

Advertisements from this period reflect the stark realities of rationing and the national effort.

When one of Britpop's biggest bands came to Bournemouth

The stage boasted a fuller, richer soundscape, thanks to the inclusion of keyboards, a second drummer, and a trio of talented backing vocalists.

This is how we became the birthplace of cricket

Sport resembling cricket had been played long before Hambledon and Broadhalfpenny Down were acknowledged as the birthplace the game.

Paralympian returns home to titles and 'positive momentum'

Her North American tour began with a runner-up finish alongside Dutchwoman Aniek van Koot at the Georgia Open.

6 pets at RSPCA Dorset who are searching for their forever homes

The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood and the West Dorset RSPCA branch in Dorchester have several pets looking for new homes

'Heath fires spark memory from the 1970s'

All these fires starting, with probably many set deliberately, remind me of way back in the 1970s, when we lived near Canford Heath.

Winners of 2025 Voluntary Service Awards announced

The categories celebrated everything from youth-focused initiatives to individuals showing exceptional kindness.

'Amazing' mermaid sculptures unveiled across Bournemouth

The charity initiative aims to bring some creativity to the towns, while raising money for Julia's House.

Harry Ramsden's to giveaway free food cones this week

As part of the partnership celebration, the flagship Harry Ramsden's restaurant in Bournemouth will be temporarily renamed 'Frank's RedHot Ramsden's' for four weeks.

Emails 'cannot be deleted' amid FuturePlaces probe

COUNCIL emails cannot be eradicated from the system even if they have been deleted, a meeting heard.

Council employees 'asking to work from overseas'

BCP Council staff have asked to work overseas, Millie Earl has said.

Rare WWII King Tiger tank to rumble into Dorset for Tankfest

This means thousands of spectators will see the King Tiger in action at a UK military vehicle show for the first time.

New state-of-the-art eye care clinic opens in Bournemouth

It also has the latest generation technologies, underlining Optical Express' commitment to improving eye health and vision care on the South Coast.

New mascot introduced at Bournemouth Pier

The mascot was designed by Izabela, winner of the RockReef 10th anniversary mascot challenge.

Popular Bournemouth nightclub to host country music party

Partygoers are encouraged to wear cowboy hats and boots to the event, as the venue will be transformed with themed décor.

VE Day 80th anniversary celebration event for veterans and families

Churchill apartment owners will join the event to commemorate the historic day that marked the end of the Second World War.

Charity calls on people to help save UK's fastest declining mammal

The charity says this is part of national efforts to save the "endearing yet endangered" species.

Charity dog show and Easter fayre to be held at garden centre

"Add to that a fun dog show, live music and much more, all in aid of two great local charities."

Music legends set to headline Poole Harbour Festival

The festival will also feature performances by Dub Pistols, The Vengaboys, The Hoosiers and N-Trance.

Plans for new cancer support centre in Bournemouth unveiled

"The demand for our services continues to grow and this new centre will enable us to better serve our Bournemouth and Dorset communities."

Graduation ceremony held for specialised chefs apprenticeship

The apprenticeship is structured as a block release at levels two and three and focuses on developing expertise in food production, service and pastry.

Students make 'Bridgerton-style' dresses for opera company

The opera tells the story of Angelina, a kind-hearted girl mistreated by her stepfamily, who finds her Prince Charming thanks to the help of her magical benefactor, Alidoro.

Housebuilder celebrates five-star award for new homes in Dorset

Ashberry Homes, which is also part of the Bellway Group, is building new homes at St Mary’s View in Blandford.

No charges brought almost two years after arson spree

NOBODY has been charged almost two years after an arson spree left more than a dozen cars devastated.

Search for 'public minded people' after community council proposed

Southbourne residents are being asked to have their say on the possibility of having their own community council for the area.

Woman opens 'dream business' after significant personal challenges

A local business owner in Poole has overcome physical and mental health problems on her way to opening her first business.

80th anniversary of VE Day won't be celebrated in Poole

BCP Council will not be marking 80 years of VE Day in Poole this year, a senior councillor has admitted.

Strictly star brings first solo tour to Bournemouth

A Strictly Come Dancing star will be bringing their first solo tour to Bournemouth this weekend.

'Our standards are so high' - Salon named a cut above for second time

A HAIRDRESSER salon in Westbourne scooped award of ‘best hairdresser of the year’ for second consecutive year.

Flowers laid for 'murder' victim as roads remain closed

FLOWERS have been laid for the victim of a fatal crash and alleged murder.

Public invited to share ideas for new Men's Shed project

A public discussion forum is set to outline plans for a new project to introduce a Men's Shed in the town.

Man denies assaults at city railway station

Hampshire man Timothy McPherson has denied assaulting two people at Southampton Central railway station

Plan for 82 homes near hospice rejected after 350 objections

Plans to build 82 homes beside Oakhaven Hospice have been rejected after sparking nearly 350 objections

Met Office forecasts mostly dry and sunny weekend for BCP

The Met Office has forecasted a mostly dry and sunny weekend for Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

Retail park hosts free pirate themed event

A RETAIL park is hosting a free pirate-themed event for families with opportunities to ‘dig for gold’ and complete pirate training.

Shoplifter steals items worth more than £400 from New Forest stores

A serial shoplifter has been remanded in custody after committing five offences over a ten-day period

Man accused of assault after boat ran aground on Bournemouth beach

A MAN has been charged after a boat ran aground on Bournemouth beach last summer.

MP starts petition calling for ban on disposable BBQs after heathland fires

An MP has started a petition to ban disposable barbecues after two devasting fires in heathlands.

Dorset Police to patrol for extra 9,000 hours over next year

DORSET Police has been awarded £1million to contribute towards bobbies on the beat.

177 new homes to be built after developer wins appeal

Plans to build 177 apartments on the site of a former gasworks in Christchurch have been approved following a successful appeal by Churchill Living.

Puffin decline in Purbeck 'is a mystery' despite huge data

DECLINING puffin populations in Purbeck remains a mystery despite monitoring cameras, the National Trust has said.

Fast food park with McDonald's and Popeyes won't happen

Plans for a new McDonald’s, Popeyes and a Starbucks have been rejected by town hall planners.

Armed police scour seafront for 'knifeman'

ARMED police scoured Bournemouth seafront on Wednesday evening after reports came through of a knifeman.

Immediate road closure in place for gas works

A ROAD has been closed with immediate effect due to emergency gas works.

The 10 most expensive breeds of dog to own (and the cheapest)

Most Budget-Friendly Dog Breed? Pet Day Study Has the Answers

Government

Energy (Social Tariff) Bill

A Bill to require energy companies to provide social tariffs for low income customers; and for connected purposes.

Formula 1

FIA Thursday press conference – Bahrain

The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.

Leclerc hopeful Ferrari can ‘close the gap’ with new parts as he sets out expectations for Bahrain Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc is confident that Ferrari can close the gap to their rivals in the races ahead, with the Monegasque hopeful that new parts arriving on the car in Bahrain can contribute towards the “significant step” needed to move nearer to their competitors.

Verstappen says Red Bull ‘definitely need to improve’ if they are to fight for 2025 titles

Max Verstappen has made it clear that there are still “a lot of things” Red Bull need to improve on their RB21 package to keep in touch with McLaren and challenge for overall honours this season.

Kick Sauber drivers expect ‘a lot of good things’ from new team boss Wheatley as former Red Bull chief settles in

Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have given positive initial impressions of Jonathan Wheatley after their new team boss started work at Kick Sauber last week.

‘We are not as far as it seems’ – Sainz reflects on process of adapting to Williams as he singles out ‘biggest change’

Carlos Sainz has given an insight into how he is finding the process of adapting to Williams following mixed fortunes during his first three races with the team, with the Spaniard admitting that driving with a new power unit has been the “biggest change” he has had to contend with.

F1 FANTASY: Strategist Selection – What’s the best line-up for the Bahrain Grand Prix?

Formula 1 returns to the desert in Bahrain for the second stop in this triple header, following a tepid race in Suzuka where Max Verstappen came out on top.

The six rookie drivers set to take part in FP1 at the Bahrain Grand Prix

No fewer than six junior, test and reserve drivers will be in action up and down the F1 field during Friday’s first practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Haas and Williams all making FP1 line-up changes.

AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.

NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix

It’s time for Round 4 of the 2025 Formula 1 season, with the paddock heading straight to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix in the second of a triple header sequence. Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and plenty more.

'He's very exceptional' – Ex-Ferrari test driver Marc Gene lauds new recruit Hamilton but warns ‘there's a lot of pressure’ at the Scuderia

Ex-Ferrari test driver Marc Gene has praised Lewis Hamilton's impact on the team after just three Grand Prix and believes "there's a reason why he won so much" before joining the Scuderia.

BETTING GUIDE: Who are the favourites as F1 heads to Bahrain?

Formula 1 is heading back to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, marking the second stop on a busy triple header sequence. After Max Verstappen became the season’s third different winner last time out in Japan, who will take the spoils during Round 4 of the championship? Here are what the odds tell us…

Windows Central

"We believe that by continuing to expand Xbox Play Anywhere, we will be able to grow the ecosystem," Xbox doubles down on cross-buy in new interview

In a new interview, Xbox has given reassuring news about one of the best features in the Xbox ecosystem.

Is Elden Ring Nightreign on Xbox Game Pass?

Elden Ring Nightreign brings players back to the beloved ARPG's world with a co-op roguelike twist, but is it on Xbox Game Pass?

RUMOR: Leaker hints at "Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme" chip for gaming handhelds — Could we see it in ROG Ally 2 or the Xbox handheld?

If a rumor is true, an AI-boosted AMD gaming handheld processor is in the works. But is such a chip even desirable for handhelds?

Dell's convertible AI laptop drops to $429 — Deals like this won't be around much longer as tariffs take effect

Laptop prices are expected to go up in the coming weeks due to tariffs, but for now, you can still find a sweet deal like $300 off an Inspiron 14 2-in-1.

Trade wars: The latest on tariffs, PC, laptops, GPUs, and gaming

Here's the latest news on how the Trump administration's aggressive tariff strategy is affecting consumer electronics, including PCs and laptops.

This feature makes Copilot feel like your personal AI assistant — here's how to test it

Copilot Vision and improved file search are rolling out to Windows Insiders, making Copilot feel more like a true AI companion on your desktop.

Tariffs

Apple sheds $700 billion as Microsoft regains the world's most valuable company title — amid President Trump's steep tariffs on Chinese imports

Apple loses the most valuable company in the world to Microsoft, following the rollout of President Donald J. Trump's imposed tariff on imports from over 60 countries, including China.

Xbox's The Outer Worlds 2 gets a new look at gameplay, showing combat, stealth, and more

A new gameplay video for The Outer Worlds 2 dives into the combat and stealth players can expect from Obsidian Entertainment's new Xbox RPG.

Alter your summer plans, 11 bit studios announced the release date for its upcoming sci-fi survival adventure

A new trailer for 11 bit studios' survival adventure, "The Alters", reveals the game's June 13 release date for Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets new skill books and better ray tracing on Xbox and PC

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets another update, bringing improved ray tracing and new skills for players to use.

The latest trailer for this highly anticipated indie heading to Xbox Game Pass teaches us how to be a good shopkeeper (while dropping a hot new release window)

11 bit studios shows off a new trailer for its upcoming shopkeeping roguelike adventure, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, with a new Summer 2025 release window.

Windows 10 is getting downgraded again — here's what Microsoft is taking away this time

Microsoft’s latest "update" for Windows 10 removes the clock with seconds from the Calendar flyout.

I've been using HyperX's latest and greatest wireless gaming mouse, and it's so good it's boring

HyperX has followed up its amazing Haste 2 wireless mouse with a new, higher performance Pro variant that's just as good — so good it's honestly a little boring.

A Steam Deck prototype was sold on Ebay for $2000

A rare Steam Deck prototype featuring circular touchpads and blue buttons sold for $2,000 on eBay, but was it real?

Atomfall finally fixes the audio bug that almost made me quit

Atomfall's launch was marred by a critical audio bug on Xbox which frustrated me and many players, but it's now been fixed.

Millions of Windows XP disks secretly included Microsoft's failed search assistant to keep pirates at bay — "Bob was actually more useful dead than alive"

Bob resurfaced from Microsoft's Graveyard to pad out the 30MB of free space in Windows XP, keeping pirates at bay.

Black Mirror's creator was so addicted to Balatro last year it's made it into the Netflix show

In an unexpected crossover between indie gaming and television, Balatro, the breakout indie game of 2024, makes a surprise cameo in Netflix’s Black Mirror.

Microsoft may cut more jobs, and middle managers are in the crosshairs

A new report suggests Microsoft could announce more job cuts soon, targeting middle managers to streamline teams and prioritize coding talent.

Thanks to Sabrina Carpenter, for the first time in my life — I want to play Fortnite

Fortnite has added Sabrina Carpenter skins and emotes to the game and it's causing wholesome interactions on the battlefield as players bond and dance to Espresso

Is the Minecraft Chicken Jockey meme finally dead? Jimmy Fallon may have just saved us

Why are kids shouting 'Chicken Jockey' in cinemas? Why are theaters banning rowdy Minecraft fans? And has Jimmy Fallon finally put an end to the madness as the meme hits mainstream TV?

Buying guides

I love Jack Black, but A Minecraft Movie with Matt Berry would have been next-level

Jack Black might have played Steve in A Minecraft Movie, but a new report suggests it was originally planned to be Matt Berry.