BBC WORLD

4/26/2026, 8:56:02 AM

Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali in what witnesses described as the largest jihadist offensive in years, with clashes reported in both the centre and the north of the country. The scale of the assault reflects the deepening security crisis gripping the Sahel.

4/26/2026, 4:27:08 AM

Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting running past metal detectors as security agents drew their weapons. The footage provides the clearest look yet at how the armed man breached the security perimeter.

4/26/2026, 4:22:59 AM

BBC correspondent Gary O'Donoghue, who was inside the venue during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, describes the moment guests dove for cover as gunfire was heard. His first-hand account captures the sudden panic that gripped the event as Trump was evacuated.

4/26/2026, 4:08:27 AM

BBC correspondent Gary O'Donoghue recounts the confusion and fear that swept through the correspondents' dinner when a man charged through security and was found to be armed with multiple weapons. Police confirmed the suspect was stopped outside the dining room before he could reach the event.

4/26/2026, 12:34:21 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon, as six people were killed by Israeli strikes despite a ceasefire agreement that had been extended by three weeks. The directive signals a significant escalation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

4/25/2026, 9:34:12 PM

Trump cancelled a planned trip by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran. Iran had already denied any plans for a direct meeting, and Trump insisted the cancellation does not mean a rupture in diplomatic efforts.

4/25/2026, 7:22:31 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced he will not take his seat in parliament following a landslide defeat that pushed his Fidesz party into opposition after 15 years in power. The result marks a historic turning point in Hungarian politics and a significant shift in the European political landscape.

4/25/2026, 6:23:45 PM

An orangutan in Sumatra used a newly built rope bridge to cross a road that had divided his forest community, reuniting with others of his kind for the first time in years. The bridge was constructed by conservationists to allow wildlife to safely cross human infrastructure.

4/25/2026, 5:40:51 PM

Mexico's government stated that two American agents who died in a car crash were not authorized to operate on Mexican territory. The men, reportedly CIA employees, died during a Mexican-led operation to dismantle a drug laboratory, raising sensitive questions about US intelligence activity in Mexico.

4/25/2026, 5:36:58 PM

Rights groups are raising concerns as Venezuela's prisoner release scheme appears to be coming to an end, with more than 500 political prisoners still believed to be incarcerated despite an amnesty law. Critics say the releases have been too few and too slow, leaving hundreds unjustly detained.

4/25/2026, 5:01:55 PM

Local elections were held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in one city in Gaza, though Hamas and other armed factions boycotted the vote. The elections represent a rare democratic exercise in Palestinian territories against the backdrop of the ongoing war.

4/25/2026, 4:35:14 PM

Three hundred couples were married simultaneously in Gaza in a mass ceremony that offered a rare moment of joy amid the ongoing conflict. The participants were selected through a draw from nearly 2,000 applicants, underscoring the community's determination to maintain normal life despite the war.

4/25/2026, 12:29:37 PM

A major Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine killed seven people, with the city of Dnipro suffering the heaviest blow after a strike on a residential building left four dead. The large-scale attack targeted multiple Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

4/25/2026, 4:02:47 AM

Thirty-one sloths died in Florida before the opening of an animal attraction, with many perishing due to poor conditions at a warehouse where they had been shipped. Several others arrived already dead, according to authorities investigating the incident.

4/25/2026, 1:38:59 AM

TikTok has launched its first official BookTok bestseller list, featuring the top 20 books trending on its platform. The inaugural list is entirely composed of works by female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

4/25/2026, 1:18:33 AM

A British tech company boss with major UK government contracts, including with the NHS and the defence sector, published a viral 22-point anti-woke manifesto outlining his vision for the future of Western civilization. The manifesto sparked widespread controversy and scrutiny of his firms' public sector ties.

4/25/2026, 1:03:36 AM

Trump's aggressive deportation campaign is forcing mixed-status couples — where one partner is undocumented — to make agonizing choices between family separation or relocating abroad together. The human impact of the crackdown is illustrated through personal stories of couples facing an uncertain future.

4/25/2026, 12:10:51 AM

European NATO allies are pushing back against a reported US threat targeting Spain, amid deepening strains in transatlantic relations. BBC Europe editor Katya Adler writes that tensions between the US and Europe under the Trump administration are once again surfacing as a major challenge for the alliance.

4/24/2026, 11:28:09 PM

A multi-million dollar flood warning system installed at the Imja glacial lake near Mount Everest has been left to rust since 2016 without maintenance, putting thousands of people downstream at risk. Local residents warn that a glacial lake outburst flood could be catastrophic for the region.

4/24/2026, 11:08:57 PM

A new wave of men on social media is pushing back against influencers who promote extreme grooming practices and narrow male beauty standards, known as 'looksmaxxing.' The trend reflects broader cultural tensions around masculinity and identity in the digital age.

4/24/2026, 11:08:18 PM

Despite being founded on pan-African solidarity, Zambia is facing internal scrutiny over racism, with some Black Zambian citizens telling the BBC they feel like second-class citizens in their own country. The accounts reveal racial and ethnic tensions that complicate the nation's founding ideals.

4/24/2026, 11:00:21 PM

An Epstein survivor called a meeting with King Charles during his US state visit a 'grand step,' though a Buckingham Palace source confirmed the royals will not meet with survivors of the Jeffrey Epstein sex offender case. The statement came amid ongoing scrutiny of connections between the British royal family and Epstein.

4/24/2026, 10:15:15 PM

The US Department of Justice issued a memo authorizing federal executions by firing squad, gas chamber, and electrocution, in addition to lethal injection. The Trump administration framed the move as strengthening the death penalty and deterring crime.

4/24/2026, 10:01:00 PM

A year after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, tourism has slowed significantly in Indian-administered Kashmir, dealing a heavy blow to local livelihoods that depend on the travel industry. Residents and businesses in the region are struggling to recover as visitors remain hesitant.

4/24/2026, 9:25:16 PM

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD stated it can thrive without the United States market, positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels as fuel prices rise. The company sees tariffs and US hostility as an opportunity to expand its dominance in other markets.

4/24/2026, 7:10:25 PM

The US Justice Department has dropped its investigation into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, whom President Trump had accused of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's headquarters. The case had raised concerns about executive pressure on an independent institution.

4/24/2026, 6:05:14 PM

Two-up, a traditional Australian coin-toss gambling game played by soldiers during World War One, is only legal nationwide on 25 April — Anzac Day — as a way of honouring the wartime tradition.

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

4/24/2026, 5:37:28 PM

Downing Street affirmed that Falklands sovereignty belongs to the United Kingdom, responding to reports that an internal Pentagon document raised the prospect of a US position change on the islands as potential retaliation for Britain's refusal to join the Iran war. The episode reflects Washington's pattern of leveraging alliance commitments against wavering partners.

4/24/2026, 5:31:41 PM

Ghana has summoned South Africa's top diplomat following a viral incident in which a Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans who questioned his immigration status. The episode has reignited tensions over xenophobia and the treatment of other African nationals in South Africa.

4/24/2026, 5:20:48 PM

A Kosovo court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment and a third to 30 years for the 2023 attack that involved a deadly gun battle and a siege of a Serbian Orthodox monastery. The case was a defining moment in the long-running tension between Kosovo's government and its Serb minority.

4/24/2026, 5:04:01 PM

Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Somalia, the latest sign of a resurgence of maritime piracy in this stretch of the Indian Ocean. After a period of decline, Somali piracy has made a significant comeback in recent years, threatening shipping lanes vital to global trade.

4/24/2026, 4:38:51 PM

While Iran's new supreme leader is formally the country's highest authority, the actual chain of command in wartime remains opaque and contested. BBC analysis finds that multiple factions and institutions are jostling for influence, making Iranian decision-making harder than ever to read from the outside.

Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap

4/24/2026, 4:20:10 PM

A British-Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah, which was embroidered with both Israeli and Palestinian flags. Officers allegedly cut out the Palestinian flag section, prompting an internal police investigation into potential misconduct.

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

4/24/2026, 4:18:19 PM

The EU's anti-fraud office (OLAF) has confirmed it holds sufficient information to launch a formal investigation into Peter Mandelson, though it has not disclosed whether the inquiry concerns fraud. Mandelson, the UK's ambassador to the US, has not commented on the substance of the case.

Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain

4/24/2026, 4:04:29 PM

NATO has stated that its founding treaty contains no provision to expel or suspend a member state, responding to reports of an internal Pentagon email outlining options to punish allies who refused to back the US-led war against Iran. Spain came into focus after Prime Minister Sánchez declined to support the military campaign.

4/24/2026, 3:19:37 PM

Russia's ongoing internet crackdown, justified by officials as a public safety measure, is causing growing frustration among businesses and ordinary citizens who rely on unrestricted access for daily life and commerce.

Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

4/24/2026, 1:57:20 PM

Court documents and BBC sources reveal the scope of an alleged coup plot in Nigeria involving unusual financing, religious elements and the arrest of a Nollywood actor. The investigation paints a murky picture of political scheming at the margins of Nigeria's turbulent political scene.

4/24/2026, 11:49:29 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed that he was treated for an early-stage malignant prostate tumour, which has now been removed. He stated he is in excellent physical condition, seeking to reassure allies and the public during a period of heightened regional conflict.

4/24/2026, 11:47:39 AM

After 10 wolf carcasses were found in an Italian national park last week, eight more have been discovered in recent days, bringing the suspected poisoning toll to 18. Wildlife authorities are investigating what could be one of the worst incidents of wolf persecution in Italy in decades.

4/24/2026, 10:41:32 AM

Amjad Youssef, a key suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in which blindfolded civilians were executed in a Damascus neighbourhood, has been arrested. His arrest marks a significant step in the long-running effort to pursue accountability for Syrian war crimes after footage of the killings drew international attention.

4/24/2026, 9:49:40 AM

Powerful tornadoes struck the city of Enid in northern Oklahoma, injuring ten people and damaging dozens of homes.

4/24/2026, 9:26:14 AM

The competing US and Iranian blockades in the Strait of Hormuz have evolved into a tense battle of wills, with senior BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet warning of the escalating dangers of the standoff for global energy supplies.

4/24/2026, 9:07:16 AM

India's meteorological department has issued heatwave warnings for parts of northern India as temperatures exceed 40°C, with residents and authorities preparing for severe heat conditions.

Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English

4/24/2026, 9:01:32 AM

Kenyan President William Ruto sparked a diplomatic row after claiming Kenyans speak some of the world's best English while suggesting Nigerians are difficult to understand. The remarks prompted sharp reactions across Nigeria and drew criticism from African commentators who highlighted the intra-continental tensions the episode revealed.

4/24/2026, 8:23:36 AM

South Korean police have arrested a man who posted an AI-generated photograph of an escaped zoo wolf. The image spread widely and prompted authorities to redirect their actual search operations, highlighting growing concerns about AI-generated misinformation disrupting real-world emergencies.

Steve Rosenberg: Kremlin's tightening grip on internet fuels Russian discontent

4/24/2026, 5:00:29 AM

Russian authorities have steadily tightened controls over the internet, claiming the measures are for public safety, but businesses and citizens are feeling the mounting pressure. Correspondent Steve Rosenberg reports that the restrictions are deepening discontent in a society already strained by war.

4/24/2026, 5:00:03 AM

The BBC has revealed that Jeffrey Epstein housed trafficking victims in London flats, intensifying concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims. The revelations suggest his UK operations were more extensive than previously known.

Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris

4/24/2026, 12:34:04 AM

Muslim designers showcased floral dresses, boxy streetwear and headscarves paired with berets at a modest fashion event in Paris. Young attendees say the showcase reflects a more inclusive vision of French culture, one that makes room for diverse expressions of identity in the fashion capital.

4/23/2026, 11:30:52 PM

An Indian court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men who were falsely accused of child kidnapping, a case that highlights the deadly consequences of rumour-driven mob violence.

Relatives of 10 scientists who died or vanished grapple with impact of wild speculation

4/23/2026, 10:52:20 PM

At least 10 people connected to sensitive US government research have died or disappeared, triggering a wave of online conspiracy theories. Their relatives say the wild speculation compounds their grief and makes it harder to seek answers about their loved ones' fates.