Fact-checking President Trump’s economy speechpublished at 11:48 GMT 11:48 GMT Lucy GilderBBC Verify senior journalist Last night, US President Donald Trump gave a speech in Pennsylvania on the cost of living, a key concern among American voters. He is expected to give further speeches on the economy in the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections … Read more
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss trade and tariffs in their first meeting since 2019. China and the United States have agreed to ease their trade war – for now. There have been concessions from both, with some of the most painful measures put on hold for a year. So, what tactics did each side … Read more
The EPA wants to allow some construction for manufacturing facilities and power plants before obtaining Clean Air Act construction permits. Published On 9 Sep 20259 Sep 2025 The United States Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new measures aimed at speeding construction of infrastructure needed for the rapid buildup of data centres for artificial intelligence that … Read more
Israeli army blocks northern Gaza crossing points after prisoner-captive exchanges. Rare scenes of joy among Palestinians and Israelis after 15 months of genocide in Gaza. Prisoners are exchanged for captives – but Israeli soldiers stop Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza. What lies ahead? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Diana Buttu – Palestinian lawyer Ori Goldberg … Read more
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said. Thousands of spectators looked on as the mishap took place during a race in the town … Read more