Valerie Sanderson

For more on the appointment of Istanbul's interim mayor, the BBC's Emily Wither sent us this report on Wednesday from the city.

The US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on car imports in a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners ahead of further promised levies next week. Since his return to the White House two months ago, Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from major US trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China, as well as a 25% duty on steel and aluminium imports.

The US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on car imports in a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners ahead of further promised levies next week. Since his return to the White House two months ago, Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from major US trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China, as well as a 25% duty on steel and aluminium imports.

But he previously offered car manufacturers a temporary reprieve from the levies affecting North America. Speaking from the White House, this is what President Trump had to say about car tariffs.

But he previously offered car manufacturers a temporary reprieve from the levies affecting North America. Speaking from the White House, this is what President Trump had to say about car tariffs.

Against this background could President Trump's trade war provide an unexpected opportunity for Chile. After Norway, the South American country is the biggest producer and exporter of farmed salmon in the world. From Chile, Jane Chambers reports.

Against this background could President Trump's trade war provide an unexpected opportunity for Chile. After Norway, the South American country is the biggest producer and exporter of farmed salmon in the world. From Chile, Jane Chambers reports.

That report by Jane Chambers in Chile. And now to India. And the sound you can hear is of scenes replicated across Uttar Pradesh, where long queues of people have been gathering outside liquor or alcohol stores. To find out why, Andrew Peach spoke to the BBC's Sumeda Pal in Delhi, who explained more about people being primarily attracted by the two-for-one deals and other massive discounts.

That report by Jane Chambers in Chile. And now to India. And the sound you can hear is of scenes replicated across Uttar Pradesh, where long queues of people have been gathering outside liquor or alcohol stores. To find out why, Andrew Peach spoke to the BBC's Sumeda Pal in Delhi, who explained more about people being primarily attracted by the two-for-one deals and other massive discounts.

Semedipal in India. Kangaroo Island of Southern Australia is best known for its nature reserve featuring native wildlife such as sea lions, koalas, penguins and the island's very own kangaroo species. But it now seems there's a small dog with a pink collar to add to that mix. Sixteen months ago, a miniature Dachshund called Valerie ran off from its owners who were on holiday.

Semedipal in India. Kangaroo Island of Southern Australia is best known for its nature reserve featuring native wildlife such as sea lions, koalas, penguins and the island's very own kangaroo species. But it now seems there's a small dog with a pink collar to add to that mix. Sixteen months ago, a miniature Dachshund called Valerie ran off from its owners who were on holiday.

A search began, and for months there was no sign of the dog. But reports of sightings did start to come in, and it appears the miniature Dachshund has been thriving. Jared Caron is director of the charity Kangala Wildlife Rescue, who's trying to capture her. So, is he sure it really is Valerie?

A search began, and for months there was no sign of the dog. But reports of sightings did start to come in, and it appears the miniature Dachshund has been thriving. Jared Caron is director of the charity Kangala Wildlife Rescue, who's trying to capture her. So, is he sure it really is Valerie?

And that's it from this Valerie, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, 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 Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Sid Dundon. The producer was Liam McSheffrey.

And that's it from this Valerie, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, 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 Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Sid Dundon. The producer was Liam McSheffrey.

The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Valerie Sanderson. Until next time. Bye bye.

The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Valerie Sanderson. Until next time. Bye bye.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Valerie Sanderson and in the early hours of Saturday the 22nd of March, these are our main stories. Riot police in Turkey have clashed with demonstrators as tens of thousands come onto the streets of main cities in the country to protest against the detention of the popular mayor of Istanbul.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Valerie Sanderson and in the early hours of Saturday the 22nd of March, these are our main stories. Riot police in Turkey have clashed with demonstrators as tens of thousands come onto the streets of main cities in the country to protest against the detention of the popular mayor of Istanbul.

Heathrow Airport is beginning to get back to normal after a fire at a nearby electricity substation shut down Europe's busiest hub, causing chaos. A hearing is taking place in the US to decide on the legality of the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members. also in this podcast.