Markets react to Trump's tariffs pause

Stock markets across Europe and Asia have surged in response to Donald Trump's decision to suspend many tariffs on countries other than China. But the main indices on Wall Street have opened down, reflecting continued uncertainty after huge gains on Wednesday. We get the latest from our correspondent in Washington and from our China media analyst.

We also bring together two Chinese people to discuss the threat of a full-scale trade war between China and the United States.

Emergency teams in the Dominican Republic are continuing to pull bodies from the rubble of a night club, more than 48 after the roof caved in. We speak to local journalists who have been covering the story.

A UN report says Taliban morality police in Afghanistan have been detaining men and their barbers over hair styles and beard lengths. Our newsroom reporter explains.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: France's CAC 40 rallies over 5 percent as US eases tariffs, Paris - 10 Apr 2025. Credit: YOAN VALAT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)