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Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Htr1K8U

Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria

Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eV9arS5

Libya expels aid groups accused of 'African' population plot

The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CXEZi6d

Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tHdADga

Russia not on Trump's tariff list

US media quotes the White House press secretary as saying this is because of sanctions on Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Vjxg9Y

How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?

Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VdYNbn6

Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contracts

The star requested access to the sensitive documents in his defamation lawsuit over Not Like Us. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DZ2AJme

Mexican band has US visas revoked for 'glorifying drug kingpin'

The band Los Alegres del Barranco had shown an image of a cartel leader on stage during a concert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CyNuzTa

Death sentence for three Americans over DR Congo coup attempt overturned

The Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qGDtaJx

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in court over tax charges

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0DxoAOP

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H5DhjBt

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6cL1YQp

Could Ukraine be about to hold an election?

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war? from BBC News https://ift.tt/70FGynb