US economy shrinks 0.3%

The US economy has contracted during President Trump's first months in office, after several quarters of steady growth under his predecessor. Correspondents have linked the downturn to Mr Trump's economic policies, especially his erratic approach to tariffs, which have led to uncertainty among investors and on the financial markets. We get an explainer from our correspondent in Washington.

Romanians are returning to the polls this weekend, following the unprecedented cancellation of presidential elections last December which fuelled protests and nationwide turmoil. Our reporter explains why the TikTokers are being accused of triggering an election scandal.

A senior Ukrainian official has confirmed to the BBC that Kyiv is ready to sign a mineral and energy deal with the United States -- possibly later today. We have the latest.

Multiple food authors have accused an Australian TikTok influencer of copying their recipes. We discuss plagiarism with food bloggers.

An Australian woman accused of cooking a fatal mushroom meal admits to picking wild funghi, lying to police and disposing of evidence, a court has heard, but will argue the "tragedy" was a "terrible accident". Our reporter explains.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a rally to mark his 100th day in office, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, U.S., April 29, 2025. Credit: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters)