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Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
Published on 15 April 2025 | 12:52 am
Trump freezes $2bn in Harvard funds after university rejects demands
The White House had sent a sweeping list of requirements it said were designed to fight antisemitism on campus.
Published on 15 April 2025 | 12:21 am
More than 400 killed by rebels in Sudan says UN
The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.
Published on 15 April 2025 | 12:13 am
What Trump really wants from Canada
Donald Trump's return to the White House has created flashpoints between the North American neighbours.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 11:36 pm
Palestinian student activist arrested at US citizenship interview
The green card holder was held "in direct retaliation" for his role in campus protests, says his lawyer.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 10:59 pm
5.2-magnitude earthquake hits California near San Diego
There are no reports of injuries or major damage after the quake struck on Monday morning.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 10:43 pm
Good cops, bad cops - how Trump's shifting tariff team kept world guessing
Competing voices from the White House fuelled uncertainty before the president announced a sweeping pause, experts say.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 10:37 pm
Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain
The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 10:23 pm
Katy Perry among all-female space crew back on Earth after historic flight
Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission
Published on 14 April 2025 | 9:45 pm
Watch: JD Vance drops college football trophy at White House ceremony
The Ohio State Buckeyes team was invited to meet President Donald Trump to celebrate the team's title-winning season.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 9:13 pm
El Salvador's leader will not return man deported from the US in error
Nayib Bukele has won praise from Donald Trump for imprisoning some "very bad people" deported from the US.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:08 pm
Hungary's parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people
The amendments will enable the government to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings like Pride parades.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 6:24 pm
Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials
France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 4:48 pm
Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya
It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 4:32 pm
Conditions at Gaza hospitals 'beyond description' after Israeli attacks, WHO says
The agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 4:26 pm
Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space
The flight, carrying celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, reached a height of about 60 miles (96.6km) above Earth.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 3:15 pm
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine before deal with Russia
A Russian missile killed 34 people on Sunday in an attack that Trump described as "a mistake" and Germany called "a war crime".
Published on 14 April 2025 | 2:58 pm
South Africa appoints special envoy to ease US relations
Relations are at an all-time low - South Africa's ambassador to the US was expelled last month.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 2:45 pm
Katy Perry kisses the ground as Blue Origin crew return to land
The all-female crew are back on Earth after reaching space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 2:33 pm
Trump threatens new tariffs on smartphones days after exempting them
President Trump says Chinese-made electronics are simply moving to a different levy "bucket".
Published on 14 April 2025 | 10:55 am
'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks
One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 8:10 am
Gaza medic missing since deadly attack being detained by Israel, Red Cross says
Asaad al-Nassasra has been missing since Israeli troops killed 15 other emergency workers in south Gaza three weeks ago.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:40 am
Mario Vargas Llosa: Giant of Latin American literature dies at 89
The Peruvian was called a "divinely gifted story-teller" when he won the Nobel in 2010.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 4:02 am
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election
The sitting president's challenger in the closely fought race, Luisa González, has claimed fraud without producing evidence.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 3:30 am
'Pretty diabolical' - What Australians think of the housing crisis this election
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's housing crisis and what they'd like to see politicians to do help.
Published on 14 April 2025 | 3:22 am
BBC visits scene of destruction in Sumy after Russian attack
The BBC's James Waterhouse describes the scene of a Russian strike that has killed at least 34 people.
Published on 13 April 2025 | 7:28 pm
Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy
Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy
Published on 13 April 2025 | 10:26 am
Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer
India’s obesity crisis is surging - and the humble pot belly may be a bigger villain than it seems.
Published on 13 April 2025 | 12:36 am
'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - life in occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 11:02 pm
Menendez brothers 'have exemplified growth and healing,' cousin says
The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 12:09 pm