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And that's all from us for now. But there'll be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, you can send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at BBC World Service. Use the hashtag at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Paul Mason and the producer was Stephanie Prentice.
The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Alex Ritson. Until next time, goodbye.
The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Alex Ritson. Until next time, goodbye.
This morning we saw a video that eloquently illustrated the evil of antisemitism and the extent to which it has consumed the minds of some Australians. The video that we saw was absolutely chilling and horrific.
This morning we saw a video that eloquently illustrated the evil of antisemitism and the extent to which it has consumed the minds of some Australians. The video that we saw was absolutely chilling and horrific.
The brazen way, the open and confident manner in which these people spoke about killing and torturing and wishing death upon Israelis and particularly coming from our medical professionals who we look to for care and support was a ghastly thing to see.
The brazen way, the open and confident manner in which these people spoke about killing and torturing and wishing death upon Israelis and particularly coming from our medical professionals who we look to for care and support was a ghastly thing to see.
This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Alex Ritson and at 14 hours GMT on Monday the 10th of February, these are our main stories. There's been widespread condemnation of President Trump's proposal to slap tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports.
This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Alex Ritson and at 14 hours GMT on Monday the 10th of February, these are our main stories. There's been widespread condemnation of President Trump's proposal to slap tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports.
A global summit on artificial intelligence has opened in France with politicians and executives seeking to safely exploit its potential without swamping firms in red tape. There's been a record drop in the number of marriages in China, despite a government campaign.
A global summit on artificial intelligence has opened in France with politicians and executives seeking to safely exploit its potential without swamping firms in red tape. There's been a record drop in the number of marriages in China, despite a government campaign.
Also in this podcast, ahead of elections in Germany, how people are trying to counteract the growing influence of the far right on the young.
Also in this podcast, ahead of elections in Germany, how people are trying to counteract the growing influence of the far right on the young.
From the Americas to Asia and Europe, world leaders are saying they will react to protect their business interests in the latest escalation in trade tensions. Speaking on Air Force One, President Trump said he would announce a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US.
From the Americas to Asia and Europe, world leaders are saying they will react to protect their business interests in the latest escalation in trade tensions. Speaking on Air Force One, President Trump said he would announce a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US.
Mr Trump also said there would be an announcement later in the week about reciprocal tariffs on all countries that tax imports from the US. The vice president of the European Central Bank, Luis de Guindos, said the issue would only be resolved through dialogue.
Mr Trump also said there would be an announcement later in the week about reciprocal tariffs on all countries that tax imports from the US. The vice president of the European Central Bank, Luis de Guindos, said the issue would only be resolved through dialogue.
It was just last week that President Trump paused proposed tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, trade skirmishes between the US and China, the world's two biggest economies, are intensifying. A 10% duty is now in force on imports from China. Today, Beijing's retaliatory tariffs came into effect. I heard more from our international business correspondent, Theo Leggett.
It was just last week that President Trump paused proposed tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, trade skirmishes between the US and China, the world's two biggest economies, are intensifying. A 10% duty is now in force on imports from China. Today, Beijing's retaliatory tariffs came into effect. I heard more from our international business correspondent, Theo Leggett.
So how is the EU going to make Swiss cheese?