The world in a glance.

Ukraine, Russia exchange drone strikes ahead of V-Day ‘ceasefire’

Ukraine strikes multiple sites in Moscow, following Russia’s strikes on a Ukrainian gas production facility.

West Bengal Chief refuses to resign after ‘dirty’ election

West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected stepping down after her party’s defeat.

Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

Iran’s judiciary vows action against ‘enemy’s mercenaries’ amid executions

Authorities target accused foreign agents, citing national security, as executions and confiscation of assets intensify.

What’s the significance of UAE’s Fujairah, hit on Monday?

If confirmed, it would be Iran’s first attack on the UAE since the US-Iran ceasefire took effect on April 8.

Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks

Sudan claims it has evidence that four drone attacks have been launched from Ethiopia with UAE-supplied drones.

US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth

Trump aide says the US has established a security 'dome' for ships over Hormuz, but traffic in strait remains stalled.

Why Europe’s car industry is at the centre of a new US trade war

Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks exported to the US from 15 percent to 25 percent.

Romania's pro-Europe government collapses after PM loses no-confidence vote

Romania's pro-European coalition government has collapsed, after MPs voted against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, plunging the country into further political turmoil.

Mapping Mali’s gold and natural resource wealth

The West African country holds Africa's third-largest gold reserves, plus vast lithium and uranium deposits.

US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know

Experts say claims and counterclaims threaten the diplomatic route to end the US-Israel war on Iran.

How UK universities ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how UK universities paid a private firm to monitor pro-Palestine students.

New 'Mini-Pluto' discovered with atmosphere beyond Neptune

A new tiny ice world has been discovered beyond Pluto surrounded by a thin atmosphere, scientists revealed.

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy

Modi's BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won't go away.

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups

PSG travel to Munich defending a 5-4 lead from the semifinal first leg, as both coaches promise more attacking football.

Two hantavirus cases confirmed, five more suspected on stranded cruise ship

Among the seven cases, three people have died, one is critically ill and three have mild symptoms, the WHO says.

Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia

The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

The suspect has been taken to hospital following the shooting in Washington.

Indian prime minister's party wins controversial and contentious state election

In a resounding victory Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationalist Hindu party has wrested control of the key state of West Bengal.

Separatist group tries to trigger referendum on province leaving Canada

A separatist group says it has formally submitted more than 300,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province of Alberta leaving Canada.

What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election

Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.

Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli security agencies sound alarm on settlers

Israeli officials warn that violence threatens state, but attacks, land seizures and blockades continue in West Bank.

Nine workers killed in Colombia coal mine explosion

The national mining ​agency had warned weeks earlier that a buildup of gases at the mine could become dangerous.

Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

‘Dangerous escalation’: World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.

Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.

Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.

Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City

Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.

Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting

Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.

Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak

The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.

Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid

A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.

Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz

Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Brazil’s Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week

Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.

Is Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?

Spain says Israel's detention of two activists is abduction.

Police clash with protesters after ICE arrest in New York

Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.

Gangland wars killing dozens of bystanders, report Swedish police

Deaths due to gang violence included people hit by stray bullets, cases of mistaken identity, and relatives of gang members.

Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations

Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to cover the event and threatened a massive strike on central Kyiv if it were disrupted.

Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.

Zambia delaying US deals over minerals and data demands

Government calls for partnership not aid as it rejects US funds due to strategic autonomy concerns.

Tackling methane emissions key for climate change and energy security: IEA

Dealing with emissions could help alleviate effects of Iran crisis on global energy supply, says report.

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say

The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.

US Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on abortion pill mail delivery

Top court restores telehealth access to mifepristone for at least one week as legal challenges to medication play out.