23 May 2025
29m

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on smartphones

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Global News Podcast

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service delivers a roundup of international news stories. Headlines include President Trump's threat of tariffs on EU goods and smartphone makers, a French court finding eight people guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian, and the death of Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado. The podcast also explores the potential rigging claims surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest, a US judge blocking President Trump's plan to force Harvard to get rid of its foreign students, and the 30th anniversary of the Java programming language. Additionally, the podcast touches on a large sting operation against international cyber criminals and a potential breakthrough in night vision technology using contact lenses. The episode concludes with a feature on African football icon Victor Wanyama's return to Scottish football.

Outlines

Part 1: Global News Overview

Part 2: Salgado, Tech, Eurovision

Part 3: Java and Wanyama

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