Watch: What is a tariff? The BBC’s Adam Fleming explains Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China over the weekend. The US president said tariffs were needed to “protect” Americans from the “major threat of illegal aliens and deadly drugs”, including fentanyl. Trump told the BBC tariffs on…

The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday. In a statement, the group – which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels – cited “humanitarian reasons” for the ceasefire, after it has been capturing territory in eastern parts of the country. The UN said at least…

Ipswich Town have signed West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Alex Palmer. The 28-year-old had a medical at Portman Road before the transfer deadline and will leave The Hawthorns having come through the club’s academy. The total amount Ipswich are paying is reportedly up to £5m. “I’m looking forward to a new challenge,” said Palmer. “Ipswich is…

João da Silva, Nick Edser & Natalie Sherman Business reporters, BBC News Getty Images US President Donald Trump’s plans for tariffs sparked a global sell-off on financial markets on Monday, though a last-minute halt to levies on goods from Mexico brought some relief. After steep losses earlier in the day, news of the reprieve prompted…

Two-year-old Palestinian Habiba al-Askari suffers from a rare disease that has cut off the blood supply to her limbs. Doctors treating her said she needed to be evacuated to a hospital outside of Gaza to save her life, and some of her limbs. Jordan has been trying to get Israeli permission to evacuate her for…

James Waterhouse Ukraine correspondent BASE UA Eddy, who has been in Ukraine for more than two years as a volunteer medic, lost his arm and leg in the 30 January strike A British medic who lost his leg and arm in a suspected drone attack while volunteering in Ukraine has told the BBC he feels…

Tim Dale, Simon Thake and Chloe Aslett BBC News, Yorkshire BBC The area has been sealed off as police begin investigations A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield, police have said. He was injured at All Saints Catholic High School, in Granville Road in the city, at about 12:17…

A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high altars. The 700-year-old fresco is thought to be the only surviving image of its kind, offering precious evidence of a little-known Christian practice. An Islamic tent depicted on 13th-century frescoes in Ferrara, Italy’s church of…

Aston Villa have signed Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain until the end of the season. The three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid is Villa’s fourth signing of the winter transfer window after Marcus Rashford, Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia. Villa will reportedly cover the 29-year-old’s wages but do not have…

Kate Whannel Political reporter EPA The UK is “not choosing between the US and the EU”, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said after President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with trade tariffs. Over the weekend, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and said he would take similar action against the EU…