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World News Headlines
- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
on April 20, 2026Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
- Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
on April 20, 2026The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".
- Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election
on April 20, 2026With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.
- US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
on April 20, 2026The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
- Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
on April 20, 2026The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
- The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
on April 20, 2026The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
- Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices
on April 20, 2026Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
- India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
on April 19, 2026Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
- 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
on April 19, 2026A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
- Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
on April 19, 2026Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
- Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
on April 19, 2026Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
- Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
on April 19, 2026Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry
on April 19, 2026After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".
- Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US
on April 19, 2026A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.
- Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting
on April 19, 2026Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.
- Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
on April 19, 2026Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
- Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated
on April 19, 2026Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.
- Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
on April 19, 2026The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
- French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
on April 19, 2026President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
- Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York
on April 19, 2026The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx.
- Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
on April 19, 2026The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
- Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
on April 19, 2026Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
- Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard
on April 19, 2026Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".
- Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump
on April 19, 2026The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
- Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges
on April 19, 2026Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
- 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
on April 18, 2026Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
- Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting
on April 18, 2026The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.
- Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row
on April 18, 2026The Mexican president says there were never tensions over Spanish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
- Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says
on April 18, 2026Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.
- At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
on April 18, 2026The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.