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India's rivers are home to 6,000 dolphins - but they are in trouble

Gangetic and Indus river dolphins are found in over two-dozen rivers in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V5yBs2o

US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdomDjx

Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza

Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/odu5PtG

Rubio dismisses criticism over US response to Myanmar quake

The US has been accused of not doing enough to help Myanmar due to the shuttering of its humanitarian aid agency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tu6a1Ao

Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NoPVirY

What is live shopping and will it take off?

Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mAoIlRC

Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?

The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6FJ8rcI

Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back

Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4On2NPl

Meloni says Trump tariffs are 'wrong' as world leaders react

The Italian PM is among the world leaders reacting to Trump's "liberation day" tariff announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/epkcdg8

Marine Le Pen's ban has outraged France's far right - and they may well seek revenge

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhYGoIQ

Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CxeY5wm

The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake

Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qrHwyd6