Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living. Read More
Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran’s president
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are “acceptable” to the White House after six days of war. Read More
China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China’s influence in the region. Read More
Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces. Read More
Ukrainian bank workers released after detention in Hungary
Kyiv has reacted furiously after officials in Budapest accused staff transporting cash to Ukraine of money laundering. Read More
‘Massive’ numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes. Read More
Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran’s proxy Hezbollah
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah. Read More
US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector. Read More
Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people’s access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse. Read More
US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife. Read More