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After a dramatic week, is Trump any closer to his trade goals?
The president made a partial reversal this week - here's a look at where it leaves five of his key ambitions.
UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine
The package includes funding for radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.
Police raid barbers and vape shops suspected of being fronts for crime gangs
The BBC follows raids on hundreds of High Street businesses suspected of money laundering.
New pill can slow progression of incurable breast cancer
Around 3,000 women a year with advanced cancer could benefit from capivasertib which can slow the disease.
Hudson River helicopter crash kills family of five
Five of the individuals on board were a family of tourists from Spain and the sixth person was the pilot, officials say.
Oldest Post Office scandal victim says new compensation offer 'not good enough'
Betty Brown's offer was increased from 30% to 60%, but still below what she claimed when her life was "destroyed" by scandal.
British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document
A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, despite the man having no connection to the group.
Prince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims
The Duke of Sussex visits an orthopaedic clinic in the western city of Lviv.
Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire
Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health.
OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'
Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Tributes for teens killed in crash near Heathrow
The three teenagers have been named by police as 17-year-old Star Tomkins, 18-year-old Harley Woods and 17-year-old Jimmy Savory
Watch: What's behind Trump's 90-day tariffs pause?
News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan?
Faisal Islam: Trump may have backtracked, but this is far from over
There is an anxious wait to find out what comes next - and if a currency war will follow.
'It's fastest finger first' - traders on their tumultuous week
Traders are trying to reckon with impact of Trump's shifting tariff policy.
What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.
The Papers: 'Further market turmoil' and 'Harry's secret visit'
The Duke of Sussex's trip to Ukraine and further reaction to Donald Trump's tariffs feature on Friday's front pages.
Weekly quiz: What was special about this baby?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
'Syringe attack ordeal not over until I know why I was targeted'
Gary Lewis was stabbed with a syringe full of powerful anaesthetic in a seemingly random attack.
Will Poulter and Kit Connor on bonding with head-shaving and tattoos for Warfare
The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit.
Schools in Beirut suburb fear return to war after new Israeli strikes
Students, staff, and parents alike are traumatised by what has happened and the destruction that surrounds them.
Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB
The Big Garden Birdwatch survey recorded the lowest ever numbers of starlings this year.
What we know about the Hudson helicopter crash
Six people have been confirmed to have died following the crash near to the New Jersey side of the Hudson.
General strike hits transport in Argentina
President Javier Milei has made sweeping cuts to public services since he took office 16 months ago.
Israeli army fired more than 100 shots in Gaza medics' killing, audio suggests
The analysis shows Israeli troops fired 100 shots during the attack which killed 15 people.
Michelle Obama dismisses divorce rumours
The former first lady says people were wrong to make assumptions that the couple were getting a divorce.
Detective who pretended to work from home sacked
She weighed down her keyboard to stop her laptop going into standby and browsed shopping sites for hours.
Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs
Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tactics.
Michael Gove gets peerage in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list
The veteran former cabinet minister is among several Conservative figures to be given peerages.
US special envoy Witkoff holds talks with Putin on Ukraine ceasefire
The US envoy will hold a third round of talks with the Russian president as agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine remains elusive.
Disabled staff may lose jobs as government owes businesses thousands, BBC told
One firm says it is owed £186,000 by the Access to Work scheme and is worried it may have to close.
US Supreme Court rules man wrongly deported to El Salvador must be returned
The government has said Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported in error, but has resisted returning him to the US.
Red Cross chief says Gaza is 'hell on earth' as Israeli assault continues
"No state... can be exempt from the obligation not to commit war crimes, not to commit genocide, not to commit ethnic cleansing," Mirjana Spoljaric told the BBC.
Officers banned after speeding ticket lie
Two officers were banned from the force after breaching honesty and integrity standards.
Spanish couple killed in helicopter crash were corporate aristocracy
The power couple both worked for Siemens, which said it was "deeply saddened" by their deaths.
Man guilty of selling fake halal meat to restaurants
Hamil Miah was found guilty of 10 counts of fraud and food safety offences on Friday.
US fires military base chief in Greenland for 'undermining' JD Vance
The US military said it had lost confidence in Colonel Susannah Meyers' ability to lead.
Police raid barbers and vape shops suspected of being fronts for crime gangs
The BBC follows raids on hundreds of High Street businesses suspected of money laundering.
British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document
A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, despite the man having no connection to the group.
Trump had five tariff goals - has he achieved any of them?
The president made a partial reversal this week - here's a look at where it leaves five of his key ambitions.
Inside Scotland’s abandoned 'ghost-town' as it awaits demolition
A first phase of demolition is about to start on the derelict Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow
'I was stabbed with a syringe and almost died - but may never know why it happened'
Gary Lewis was stabbed with a syringe full of muscle relaxant in a seemingly random attack.
Weekly quiz: What was special about this baby?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
Nightclub survivor recalls 'total chaos' of ceiling collapse that killed 221
Carwin Javier Molleja remembers "the screams" as the roof of the Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed, killing 218 people.
Ukraine allies pledge €21bn in fresh military aid
Europe's defence ministers said they saw no sign of an end to the war.
UK economy grew more than expected in February
Analysts warn the unexpected growth could prove short-lived due to the threat of US tariffs and business tax rises.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson appeals for early prison release
The far-right activist, who is serving a jail term for breaching a court order, says his health is suffering in prison.
Funny or 'anti-social'? Minecraft Movie director reacts to audience response
Audience members have been shouting, jumping and throwing popcorn in the air during some screenings.
Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS
The US actor, who was also in Grey's Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease.
‘People have lost life savings’: QR code warning as more people fall for scams
Thousands of scams linked to fraudulent QR codes have been reported since 2019, the BBC finds.
'New breast cancer pill gave me four years of extra time'
More than 1,000 women a year with advanced cancer could benefit from capivasertib which can slow the disease.
Bournemouth Echo
In The Dock: Man assaulted police officers among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Death wishes, keyed cars and holy water thrown: Abuse faced by abortion clinic staff
AN ABORTION clinic subjected to abuse by protestors have received death wishes, keyed cars and had ‘holy water’ thrown at the building.
'We can’t wait': Greggs opens new shop in Dorset town
Evening visitors can enjoy Southern Fried Chicken Goujons, potato wedges and various pizza slices.
Bournemouth Chamber of Commerce sets out ambitious plans
He also aims to create a Chamber Business Hub in the town for hot-desking and meetings.
Do you remember this old Bournemouth pub?
The pub was recognised for its stylish interior and selection of beers.
House sparrow crowned most popular garden bird in Dorset
The starling, previously in third place, maintained its fourth position despite a decline in numbers.
Vinyl lovers prepare for ‘busiest day of the year’ at record stores
OVERNIGHT queues are expected outside record stores as they gear up for their 'busiest day of the year.'
Music lover to run over a marathon as he queues for limited edition vinyl releases
Combining his love of music with a gruelling fundraising challenge, a man is set to run over a marathon overnight as he queues outside a record shop.
Town mayor hosts 'one of the best civic days ever'
The day began with a town trail, highlighting Wimborne Minster's charm and heritage.
Haulage firm to save £25k per year after trailer tech investment
This move was prompted by increased costs from its trailer servicing provider due to new DVSA legislation.
Bournemouth singer-songwriter to perform at major festival
The singer-songwriter's influences come from bands such as Linkin Park and Paramore.
Ambulance service issues Easter bank holiday 999 call advice
Bank holidays are typically busy periods for emergency services, with more people outside enjoying the start of the holiday season.
Golden tickets hidden in food caddies as new waste service begins
Five of the caddies, found in Brockenhurst, New Milton, Lymington and surrounding areas, will also include a golden ticket, with prizes up for grabs for the lucky winners.
Residents give care home worker a haircut to remember
Her haircut was not an ordinary one, as residents were given the chance to take part in her charity cut.
Property finance specialist appoints new chief executive officer
The announcement of his appointment as CEO follows several months of familiarisation with MSP Capital and its operations.
Charity receives huge donation of toiletries and sanitary products
"The end result is 12 huge boxes, absolutely full to the brim with products, which we were absolutely thrilled to be able to give to this extremely hardworking charity."
Software firm wins national award for best business product
The awards are supported by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and the National House Building Council (NHBC) and sponsored by Daikin.
Fundraising Country Challenge event returns to Dorset
"It doesn’t matter if you haven’t tried any of the activities before, it’s a great way to learn and have fun, whilst raising money for a good cause."
Airline announces new route from Bournemouth Airport
To support the expanded summer programme, the airline has invested in Bournemouth Airport by adding an extra aircraft to its fleet.
Patrols to continue in bid to reduce anti-social behaviour and crime
A data-driven approach to tackling anti-social behaviour and violent crime has delivered results in Dorset.
New appointment to support franchise growth in the South West
Mr Coggle's role will be pivotal in helping franchisees develop and expand their businesses.
Mother has 'surreal experience' as last baby born at maternity unit
A mother has shared her 'surreal experience' after her son Alfie was the last baby to be born in St Mary's Maternity Unit in Poole.
National budget retailer Savers looking to open in Bournemouth town centre
BOURNEMOUTH could be getting a new national discount shop in the town centre under new proposals being considered.
Wimborne gift shop celebrates 25 years in business
The shop will be expanding its ranges with new gifts and accessories, including sunglasses, hats, baby grows and ceramics.
Coffee shop to open this weekend almost year after planned date
A COFFEE shop is set to open this weekend almost a year after the initial planned date.
Drone footage shows construction of Rockwater's new beachfront venue
Drone footage shows construction well underway at Rockwater's newest venue.
Award-winning restaurant loses licence over 'threatening' owner
AN award-winning Bournemouth restaurant has had its licence revoked after a series of police incidents.
Skyline could change with new tallest building that can be seen 10 miles away
DORSET’S skyline could change forever under ambitious new proposals for Bournemouth town centre.
Public urged not to speculate on motorcyclist ‘murder’ as suspects released
POLICE are urging the public not to speculate on the death of a motorcyclist as three people arrested on suspicion of murder are released on bail.
'Arson' investigation launched and cordon put in place
An arson investigation has been launched after a fire in West Howe early on Friday morning
Four men convicted after 'violent death' of fox in illegal hunt
Four men have been convicted following the 'violent death' of a fox after an illegal hunt.
Child dies in tragic crash involving van
A CHILD has died in a crash with a van.
Police shut road and emergency services at scene after 'serious' collision
POLICE have closed a road after a 'serious collision' in Wimborne
Teen girl assaulted on Sandbanks beach
A teenage girl was assaulted on Sandbanks beach.
Bull terrier mauls Labrador and owner's hand in attack
A BULL terrier type dog attacked a couple’s Labrador while out for a walk.
Delays both ways on A31 after reported crash
Delays have been reported in both directions on the A31 after reports of a crash
'Barbershops and nail bars' targeted in high street crime crackdown
"We know they are also adept at exploiting vulnerable people to work in their businesses."
'Worrying' water quality results revealed at popular river
'Worrying' water quality results have been revealed at a popular river in Fordingbridge, as figures are double the safety limit.
Millions could get a £1200 boost to their savings - are you eligible?
Millions of households who receive Universal Credit could get a £1200 boost to their savings.
Virgin Media O2 to switch off service this month leaving customers without internet
Virgin Media O2 will begin the switch off of it's 3G network in April 2025 so it can focus on its 4G and 5G networks - see the devices affected.
Passengers ‘upset and angry’ as weekly bus service is axed
Passengers on the weekly 49 bus connecting Damerham and Salisbury are “upset and angry” over plans to axe the service
Emergency services called to 'suspected arson' and property fire
An investigation has been launched after reports of 'suspected arson' at an address in Bournemouth.
Cancellations on railway after 'shortage of staff'
TRAIN services are disrupted, with some cancelled, due to a shortage of staff between Southampton and Weymouth.
MPs summoned to Parliament for first time since 1982 to 'protect' British Steel
The rare weekend sitting will take place to debate the uncertain future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant.
Formula 1
WEEKEND WARM-UP: McLaren take on Red Bull in a scorching hot Bahrain while Ferrari run upgrades in a bid to join the party
The fourth race weekend of the season comes from a venue the teams know well, the Bahrain international Circuit. But can Max Verstappen continue to build on the momentum from his Suzuka win, or are McLaren about to get back to winning ways?
Antonelli explains ‘main difference’ between himself and Russell as he assesses where to improve
Kimi Antonelli has cited having confidence in the car as the main area of difference between himself and team mate George Russell, with the Italian admitting that he is still developing this as he continues to make steps forward during his rookie campaign with Mercedes.
Norris feels McLaren ‘unlikely’ to fend off Red Bull in Bahrain as he looks to ‘make amends’ for Suzuka
Lando Norris believes that McLaren are “unlikely” to fend off a potential challenge from Red Bull at the Bahrain Grand Prix following Max Verstappen’s victory last time out in Japan, though the Briton hopes that his team can “make amends” for missing out on that win.
BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – Read the all-new digital race programme here
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025.
PADDOCK INSIDER: Three different winners from the first three races – but who will come out on top in the scorching heat of Bahrain?
Three different winners in three different events (or four if you include the Sprints) and now we’re back where it all began in Bahrain for round four. This time, though, the temperature has been dialled up at Sakhir – and it’s hot, very hot.
‘It’s like a science room’ – Tsunoda shares the challenge of getting to grips with Red Bull’s RB21
Yuki Tsunoda has likened the Red Bull RB21 to “a science room with lots of chemicals” that sometimes “goes good” and other times “goes bad” – as the Japanese racer looks to tame the car at this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Bahrain
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES - James VOWLES (Williams), Jonathan WHEATLEY (Kick Sauber), Andrea STELLA (McLaren)
F3: Camara beats Voisin to take pole position in Sakhir
TRIDENT’s Rafael Câmara was in supreme form once again, as he secured his second consecutive pole position to start the season, beating Rodin Motorsport’s Callum Voisin at an action-packed Qualifying in Bahrain.
FP2: Piastri leads Norris as McLaren dominate second practice in Bahrain
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets during Friday evening’s second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, leading the way from team mate Lando Norris and Mercedes racer George Russell.
F2: Fornaroli secures maiden pole ahead of Martins
Leonardo Fornaroli secured top spot in FIA Formula 2 Qualifying in Bahrain, logging a 1:44.008 on his final attempt to take his first pole position in the Championship.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from Bahrain as Norris tops FP1 from Gasly
Lando Norris continued his and McLaren's impressive start to the 2025 campaign by setting the benchmark in Free Practice 1 for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
FP1: Norris sets the pace during first practice in Bahrain as six rookies join the action
Lando Norris topped the timesheets during the opening practice session of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, the McLaren driver going fastest from Pierre Gasly and Lewis Hamilton in an hour that featured appearances from six rookies.
F1 EXPLAINS: Ask an F1 Team Principal with Williams boss James Vowles
Dealing with drivers, signing sponsors, repairing crashes and making big decisions; Formula 1 Team Principals have a lot to handle. On the latest episode of the F1 Explains podcast, Williams Racing boss James Vowles answers listener questions about his wide-ranging job.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from first practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir.
Formula 1 welcomes Barilla Pasta as an Official Partner
Barilla, the world’s biggest pasta producer, is to join Formula 1 as a new Official Partner in a multi-year deal starting this year.
Windows Central
Minecraft is enjoying a significant player boost and an increase in sales thanks to the success of its big screen counterpart
The success of "A Minecraft Movie" in theaters is leading to a
Xbox's Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is getting The Three Kingdoms DLC, bringing new units, campaigns, and more
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is getting The Three Kingdoms DLC in May, which is also when the PlayStation 5 version arrives.
Rejoice: Overwatch 2's popular 6v6 mode is here to stay — at least during Season 16
Overwatch 2's 6v6 Open Queue mode has proven to be extremely popular — so much so that Blizzard is keeping it around.
Skylanders studio Toys for Bob says they'd love to work on a 'Banjo-Kazooie' since going independent of Xbox, all in this new interview
Toys for Bob, known for games like Spyro the Dragon and the recent Crash Bandicoot reboots, discuss going indie.
Microsoft made a stunning 50th-anniversary Surface Laptop. Here’s how to get one.
To celebrate its 50th birthday, Microsoft has announced a contest to win one of a minimal run of 50th Anniversary Exclusive Surface Laptops. Here is how to get one and what we know about it so far.
The Elder Scrolls Online Direct April 2025 reveals Subclasses, the Worm Cult, and more
The Elder Scrolls Online Direct 2025 shared details on what's coming to the MMORPG, including Subclasses and a sequel story.
How to fix Xbox controller bumpers and buttons without cracking it open
Save your warranty with this affordable "hack."
Known insider kills the Titanfall 3 dream, shooting down recent leak: "Titanfall 3 isn't real"
A recent leak claimed that Titanfall 3 was in development and coming next year, but a well-known insider has said otherwise.
Vampire Survivors stealth-launches Emerald Diorama DLC, but PlayStation cross-save looks unlikely
Vampire Survivors just got a new SaGa-themed DLC with Emerald Diorama. New characters, weapons and even a chicken coop stage! Cross-save has now rolled out to all platforms but not on PlayStation (for now).
Can't access Microsoft 365? You're not alone.
Some Microsoft 365 subscribers cannot access services right now. Microsoft has confirmed the issue and is working on a fix.
Laptop leak shows a gorgeous PANTONE-inspired PC from a company you won't expect
Leaked details show Motorola’s Moto book 60 laptop, featuring colorful PANTONE-inspired designs and an Intel Core 7 processor.
Razer's Minecraft collaboration has produced the best looking keyboard I've ever laid eyes on
Razer's latest collaboration is with Minecraft and the result is some absurdly good-looking PC gaming accessories.
Is NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti using the infamous GPU-melting power cable? — Leaks hint at a 16-pin hookup
NVIDIA's mid-range RTX 5060 Ti GPUs are expected to launch on April 16, and some of MSI's designs have leaked. Is that a 16-pin power connector I see?
Intel Arc graphics driver update improves "performance and frame pacing" on MSI Claw handhelds with Core Ultra 200V chips
Intel Arc driver 32.0.101.6734 improves "performance and frame pacing" on devices using Core Ultra 200V chips.
AMD's Ryzen 8000HX refresh couldn't come at a better time — Affordable gaming CPUs arrive as laptop prices rise
AMD's "Dragon Range Refresh" isn't much of a change from a hardware standpoint, but the new chips could help keep laptop prices within reason as tariffs rage.
I wanted to love this Deadpool mobile controller, but it couldn't replace my go-to
The GameSir X3 Pro Deadpool Edition is a bold mobile controller that Marvel fans will love but it's less ideal for everyday gaming.
Microsoft Edge just got a big performance boost, but can it be the only app I use on Windows 11?
Microsoft Edge's latest update boosts speed on Windows and macOS, and Microsoft brought the receipts to prove it.
Anthropic copies OpenAI's $200/month homework, but fumbles with restrictive rate limits that frustrate users: "I am canceling."
Anthropic unveiled a new $200/month subscription plan called Max for "those who collaborate with Claude extensively and need expanded access for their most important work."
Microsoft is finally ready to ship Windows Recall after almost year long delay
Windows Recall is now available in Windows 11's Release Preview channel, the final stop before general availability. The feature is expected to begin rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs imminently.
Microsoft says "ChatGPT isn't better than Copilot," but OpenAI's companion reportedly received more visits in a day than Copilot did in a month
ChatGPT saw over 52x more visits than Microsoft Copilot in February 2025, with the former's 173.3 million daily visits surpassing the latter's 98.9 million monthly visits.
Tariffs and gaming handhelds: Should I buy a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or even a Nintendo Switch right now?
Learn all you need to know about how tariffs will affect the cost of gaming handhelds. I'm also keeping tack of current handheld prices so you can know when to buy.
GPUs and tariffs — Why I recommend buying a new graphics card now before the prices climb even higher
The GPU market is already a mess, and the currently inflated prices aren't going to get any better as more tariffs fall into place. Here's what you need to know.
OpenAI's need for more paid ChatGPT users is subtly mentioned in code — Will it use the viral Ghibli memes to cash in?
Code in ChatGPT suggests OpenAI may start watermarking images generated by free users, forcing them to upgrade to paid plans for an unrestricted user experience.
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