Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation
The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options. from BBC News h...
US and Ukraine inch towards critical minerals deal
Ukraine's deputy leader is heading to Washington to sign an agreement the White House has been pushing for. from BBC News https://ift....
Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires
Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zbchRg0 https://ift.tt/zbchRg0...
South Africa sets up inquiry into apartheid prosecutions
Several apartheid-era atrocities, like murder, have been uncovered but few have made it to court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uaYqxzE ht...
Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people - now they say it's 'silence'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had little to say on First Nations issues. from BBC News https://i...
Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage
Spain declares a national emergency as millions of people are left without power amid chaotic scenes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1UcOosK...
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag
The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday. from BBC News htt...
Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century
Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men's T20s. fr...
Images of Pope Francis's tomb released
The late pontiff was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday following a public funeral at the Vatican on Saturday. from BBC News h...
Qatar claims slight progress towards ceasefire in Gaza
But the Qatari PM says there was still no "answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war". from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse
A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JtGEfzW http...
Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?
More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M...
Russia detains suspect in car bomb attack that killed general
The FSB say they detained a "Ukrainian special services agent". Kyiv has not commented on the attack. from BBC News https://ift....
Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death
Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave. from BBC News htt...
Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YfH0zN9 https://ift...
Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation
Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated. ...
Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip
Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March. from BBC News https://...
Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say
The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges. from B...
Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?
Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eaO...
Harvey Weinstein's New York retrial for rape begins
Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Re5H...
Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC
Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WxUT...
Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast
Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls. from BBC ...
Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list
A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vU8NH...
Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move
An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's third female chief justice. from BBC News http...
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHWf3My https://ift.tt/iHWf3My
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates. from BBC ...
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice
Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HjZt0Tp ...
New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC
Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KOaJu4T h...
A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest
India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?
In Pakistan, it's hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area...
Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia
Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country. from BBC News https://ift.t...
India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82
At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gyxsDMl https:...
The mother and children trapped between two conflicts
Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan. from BBC News https://ift....
Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked
High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his squeeze on US schools. from BBC News http...
Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck
China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tv...
Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat
As Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rXCULu3...
Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests
Students and journalists are among the 189 people on trial in Istanbul after protests last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QY8Mcah ht...
Six injured in shooting at Florida State University
One person was taken into custody after the shooting on Thursday, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner. from BBC News https://i...
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in tented area for displaced in Gaza
Witnesses in al-Mawasi told the BBC that people were burned alive as tents were engulfed in flames. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kPaYK4C ...
Four dead in cable car crash south of Naples
The cable car had been traversing the valley when a cable to one of the cabins snapped, local media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x...
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other? from BBC News https://ift.tt/SR4s83H...
Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop
Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away. from BBC News...
US judge says he could hold Trump administration in contempt of court
The US government is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of 200 individuals to El Salvador. from ...
Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake
The behaviour is known as an 'alert circle', a formation meant to protect elephant calves from threats. from BBC News https://ift....
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. from BBC News ht...
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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/luecI1K ht...
In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst
The auto sector in Windsor, Ontario, has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tariffs are "like a stab...
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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wg...
Teen killed parents as part of Trump assassination plot, says FBI
The suspect's phone allegedly contains material about a neo-Nazi group and praise for Adolf Hitler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6y0uR...
'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u21cg8s https:...
Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used. from BBC News https...
Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?
As online users create AI Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use. from BBC News https://i...
A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs
Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8MpAXER https:/...
US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa
Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H7NWUEY https://ift...
Palestinian teen attacker freed after nine years in Israeli prison
Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned at the age of 13 in 2015. from...
At least one dead in Hudson River helicopter crash
It is unclear how many people were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O5FAdRn https://ift.tt/...
Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire
Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health. from BB...
Trump steps back from cliff edge of all-out global trade war
The US is now making nice – or at least nicer - with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC...
War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again
As the "coalition of the willing" meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukraine with a peacekeeping force, how hav...
US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for talks
But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately". from BBC News https://ift.tt/n82vrlJ...
AI chips not ice creams - minister's dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Indian start-ups need to focus more on deep-tech innovations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JC9x3ut ht...
Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so
Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tvauNn4 ht...
US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists
The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage. from BB...
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will "never accept coercion" ahead of Saturday's talks in Oman. from BBC News http...
Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire
A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kVYj4b8 h...
US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, says Trump
The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries. from BBC News https://ift....
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president said he will introduce the extra tariff unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on American goods. from BBC New...
Red Crescent calls for inquiry into Israel's killing of Gaza paramedics
The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a "fully-fledged war crime". from BBC N...
Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home
Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre. from BBC News https...
Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks. from BBC News https:/...
Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza
Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jQvOPk1 http...
Trump urges US to 'hang tough' as 10% tariffs come into effect
It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump's administration since he returned to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WaNBx...
Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US
High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZoSk3UT https://...
Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact
Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tvFEHlz...
Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong. from BBC News h...
Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in 'error'
The judge ruled Kilmar Abergo Garcia, who was deported to an El Salvadorian prison despite his protected legal status, must be returned to t...
Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
US President Donald Trump has extended the TikTok ban deadline by an additional 75 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vDRKPcj https://ift...
'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ch6Xs3k https://ift...
Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest
North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CnskH36 https://ift.tt/...
Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ash
Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OxBbVMX https://ift.tt/OxBb...
Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade
Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash
Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say. from BBC News https...
'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ebr...
Israel PM attacks Qatar probe as 'witch hunt' after aides arrested
Benjamin Netanyahu testified to police after two men were arrested over alleged payments from the Gulf Arab state. from BBC News https://i...
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