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World News Headlines
- Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism
on April 13, 2026Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.
- What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
on April 13, 2026Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
- Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
on April 13, 2026Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
- Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
on April 13, 2026Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
- The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
on April 13, 2026The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
- Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus
on April 13, 2026The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.
- Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco
on April 13, 2026Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
- Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
on April 13, 2026Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
- Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated
on April 13, 2026The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
- Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
on April 13, 2026Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
- Nigeria Air Force orders investigation after dozens killed in airstrike
on April 13, 2026There are reports that more than 100 people were killed, although the authorities have not commented.
- Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle
on April 13, 2026Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
- Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold
on April 13, 2026European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
- Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
on April 13, 2026The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.
- Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections
on April 13, 2026One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power after several Conservatives defected.
- Leading candidate quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
on April 13, 2026Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
- Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
on April 13, 2026Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.
- Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing
on April 13, 2026Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall.
- 'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide
on April 13, 2026Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
- Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
on April 12, 2026Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
- The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
on April 12, 2026Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
- On patrol with Canadian forces securing the Arctic as global threats grow
on April 12, 2026Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, its military spent two months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.
- Trump's threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
on April 12, 2026The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
- 'We need real peace': Ukrainians have little faith in Easter truce
on April 12, 2026Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.
- At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
on April 12, 2026The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
- How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
on April 12, 2026The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
- Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
on April 12, 2026Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.
- We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
on April 11, 2026"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.
- 'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
on April 11, 2026The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
- Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks
on April 11, 2026BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.