Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's 100 days speech fact-checked

BBC Verify has looked into some of the claims made by the US president during his speech in Michigan.

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How to Protect Your Phone While Traveling Abroad

Here are some best practices for safeguarding sensitive personal data.

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Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting

The arrest comes after three people, all reportedly under the age of 20, were shot dead in a hair salon.

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Trial begins for Australian woman accused of cooking fatal mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives' deaths, but will argue they were a "terrible accident".

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Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70

The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.

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Secret Deals, Foreign Investments, Presidential Policy Changes: The Rise of Trump’s Crypto Firm

World Liberty Financial has eviscerated the boundary between private enterprise and government policy in ways without precedent in modern American history.

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Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible

Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.

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Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks

Police make 25 arrests so far as officers target Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and, the city of Lyon.

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Spotify Paid $100 Million to Podcasters as Creator Wars Heat Up

The audio platform has branched out to video and has given its podcasters a raise as the war for creator talent heats up.

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N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

It comes just days after Russia's Valery Gerasimov praised the "heroism" of North Korean troops.

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Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats

Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must "stand together" with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen.

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Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44

The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says.

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Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains why it's so difficult to guess who will be the next Pope.

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Watch: How the Vatican said goodbye to Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gather in Rome to pay tribute to the late pontiff.

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Woman jailed for 14 years in Brazil after 'lipstick coup'

The Bolsonaro supporter, who drew in lipstick on a statue during riots, has been jailed for taking part in an alleged coup

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At least 500 injured in large explosion at Iran port

Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site

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Zelensky and Trump meet before Pope's funeral

The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday.

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Decision on next Pope 'in God's hands' says mourner

New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

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Pope mourners queue for 'chance to say goodbye'

Pope Francis will remain lying in an open coffin until his funeral on Saturday

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DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks

Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal.

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Why RFK Jr wants American cereal to be more Canadian

The US health secretary on Tuesday announced the country would ban eight commonly used artificial food dyes, some found in breakfast cereals.

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Nine killed in Russian attack on Ukraine bus

At least 30 were injured in the city of Marhanets in central-south Ukraine.

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At Meta’s Antitrust Trial, a Bygone Internet Era Comes Back to Life

In the landmark antitrust case, tech executives have harked back to a Silicon Valley age when social apps like Facebook, Path, Orkut and Google Plus boomed.

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Trump says he has 'no intention of firing' Fed boss

Trump also expressed optimism that trade relations with China can be improved and a deal can be reached.

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Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel

Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock.

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Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

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Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom

US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children.

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Pope Francis' last public appearance on Easter Sunday

The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.

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Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

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Will a Federal Judge Break Up Google?

On Monday, the tech giant and the U.S. government face off in court over how to fix the company’s online search monopoly. The outcome could alter Google and Silicon Valley.

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DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa.

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Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness

Pope Francis, who has been recovering after his release from hospital, appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.

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‘Black Mirror’ Showed Us a Future. Some of It Is Here Now.

The long-running tech drama always felt as if it took place in a dystopian near future. How much of that future has come to pass?

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Watch: Celebrations usher in the dawn of Easter Sunday

The most important date in the Christian calendar is being marked around the world.

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Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake

The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.

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Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast

Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.

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Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday.

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Bluey's mum actor: My voice never gets recognised

BBC Newsround's presenter Ricky Boleto speaks to the voice actor who plays Bluey's mum, Chilli.

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Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a ‘Normal’ Technology? + HatGPT

“The market for social networks, or even what Meta is, is very different now than it was even a couple of years ago.”

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Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

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Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

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Could this faraway world be home to life?

Researchers studying planet K2-18b's atmosphere have detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only produced by simple organisms.

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What Mark Zuckerberg’s Washington, D.C., Mansion Says About His Ideological Shifts

Mark Zuckerberg’s political ideology and tastes have evolved. His real estate portfolio reflects the shift.

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Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused the institution of "threatening national security".

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Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

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Watch: Biden attacks Trump in first speech since leaving White House

The former US president says his successor has "done so much damage and so much destruction" in his first days in office.

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US pastor taken during church service in South Africa found after shoot-out

Three people have died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

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Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus

The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents.

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Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica.

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French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks

Vehicles were set on fire in prison car parks outside several prisons across the country.

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The Techno-Utopian Seasteaders Who Want to Colonize the Ocean

Libertarians have long looked at ocean living as the next frontier. Some wealthy men are testing the waters.

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How Geo Group’s Surveillance Tech Is Aiding Trump’s Immigration Agenda

Geo Group, a private prison firm that makes digital tools to track immigrants, becomes one of the Trump administration’s big business winners as its tech is increasingly used in deportations.

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Gaza medic missing since deadly attack being detained by Israel, Red Cross says

Asaad al-Nassasra has been missing since Israeli troops killed 15 other emergency workers in south Gaza three weeks ago.

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Two British tourists drown near Great Barrier Reef

The men were found by a rescue helicopter, as was an Australian who is being treated in hospital.

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'Pretty diabolical' - What Australians think of the housing crisis this election

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's housing crisis and what they'd like to see politicians to do help.

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'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

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Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

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What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants

The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.

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U.S. Prepares to Challenge Meta’s Social Media Dominance

On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally squashed competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp.

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Menendez brothers 'have exemplified growth and healing,' cousin says

The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled.

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Nuclear talks between US and Iran begin in Oman

It is the highest level of talks since Trump's first term in office, but it's not clear if the two sides will sit in the same room.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away".

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How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off

Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.

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'We collected his body instead of celebrating Eid,' says mother of Gaza medic killed by Israel

The mother of a Palestinian killed in an IDF attack on emergency vehicles tells the BBC of her loss.

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Watch: 'The helicopter just fell' - Hudson River crash leaves six dead

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed all six people on board the flight were visiting from Spain.

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New Zealand rejects rights bill after widespread outrage

The controversial Treaty Principles Bill had sought to reinterpret the country's founding document.

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Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia in Ukraine

It follows Beijing's denial that many of its citizens are involved in the conflict.

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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.

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Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home

Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries.

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No Phone, No Internet: A First-Time Visit to Casablanca

On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.

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Nursing home fire in China kills 20 people

Authorities have detained the person in charge of the facility as they investigate the cause of the fire.

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US exports drove Vietnam's economic success - then came Trump's tariffs

The tariffs are a huge blow for countries like Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia that rely on exports.

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Inquiry after Indian man filmed giving water to cheetahs

The footage shows a female cheetah and her four cubs walk up to the pan and start drinking from it.

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Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.

With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.

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South Korea to hold presidential election on 3 June

This comes after the constitutional court removed Yoon Suk Yeol as president and upheld his impeachment.

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Is the US heading for a recession? Three warning signs to watch

Michelle Fleury explains the factors to watch in the economy after President Trump’s tariff announcements.

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How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump

The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.

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US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals

A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.

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Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?

Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.

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Tariffs: Why is there a 'bloodbath' on Asian markets?

Major stock indexes from Shanghai to Tokyo and Sydney to Hong Kong plunged when they opened on Monday.

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Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital

The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia.

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Can Using the Light Phone III Help Cure ‘Brain Rot’?

Minimalist gadgets like the new Light Phone III, a smartphone that barely does anything, promise to help us focus. The trade-offs are big.

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Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk

Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots.

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Iranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctic cruise

President says trip by Shahram Dabiri, the vice-president for parliamentary affairs, was "indefensible" while Iran's economy suffers.

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Video casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The video was published by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), which said it was obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed.

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Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March.

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The White House Frames the Past by Erasing Parts of It

As the Trump administration pulls government websites and data offline, it is selectively stripping away the public record, letting the president declare his own version of history, archivists and historians said.

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Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.

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Are Trump's Asia tariffs a 'full-frontal assault' on China?

There were five Asian nations in the 10 countries and territories hit with the highest tariffs.

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Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement

The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.

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Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.

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Tesla Sales Are Slumping, Even in the Most E.V.-Friendly Place

Elon Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to fewer deliveries in Norway the first quarter, though other factors also played a role.

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Is Zelensky mulling summer election in Ukraine?

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war?

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Three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut - Lebanon health ministry

The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital.

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Cars carried away as flash flooding hits Greek island

Heavy rain on the Greek island of Paros saw cars and debris swept through the streets.

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