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How to avoid a puncture on the Moon

Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.

Trump’s order on US drug prices: What’s in it, and will it work?

The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.

Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations.

Americast

And why are Gen Z obsessed with the new American pope?

What does the US-China tariff deal mean?

The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Faisal Islam: US and China deal is significant, but not an end to the trade war

It is not an end to the trade war, but it is a significant truce, writes the BBC's economics editor.

What does the US-China tariff deal mean?

The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Currently

Vicky Spratt investigates the thousands of people trapped in high interest mortgages.

Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations.

US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days.