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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 14, including a child, authorities say

Deadly attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, while Russia says two children killed in Ukrainian attacks.

Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip

Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’.

Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations

At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime.

Peru’s ballot count drags on amid frustration with presidential election

The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.

Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro

Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.

Bayern knock Real Madrid out of Champions League in quarterfinal classic

Luis Diaz and Michael Olise score late goals in Munich to give Bayern a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win over Real Madrid.

US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly

The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done

The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

Could the EU’s alliance with Israel soon change?

A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

The decision comes months after Israel became the first country to recognise the territory, in a widely condemned move.

New investigation launched into owners of Swiss bar after 41 died in New Year's fire

The owners of the Swiss bar Le Constellation, which caught on fire on New Year's Eve, killing 41 young people, have been placed under criminal investigation by Italian…

Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media

Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.

Guterres urges end to arms flow as Sudan war enters fourth year

The flow of weapons to Sudan must stop, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded on the war's third anniversary.

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

Fourth Senate War Powers vote - first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation - fails to gain traction.

Pakistan army chief in Tehran to advance next round of US-Iran talks

Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear programme.

Pope Leo visits Cameroon with message of peace amid attacks from Trump

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

Countries pledge $1.5bn for Sudan crisis as war enters fourth year

UN chief calls for end to 'nightmare' war as Khartoum rejects international conference as 'colonial tutelage approach'.

SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl

Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses.

Netanyahu sees Lebanon as his last chance for a ‘win’

After the failure in Gaza and Iran, the Israeli prime minister hopes he can be triumphant in Lebanon.

LIVE: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid – Champions League quarterfinal

Follow the build-up and live text commentary of the game as Madrid look to come back from 2-1 first-leg defeat.

Trump escalates threats to fire US Federal Reserve Chair Powell

In a Fox Business interview, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not vacate his board seat when his term ends.

Iran warns US naval blockade threatens ceasefire

Iran says it will halt all trade in the Gulf if the US continues blocking its vessels.

US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire

The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.

‘Erosion of a country’s future’: What has the war cost Sudan?

Sudan's civil war, which erupted three years ago, has devastated civilian infrastructure, pushed millions into misery.

Student kills nine people in Turkey's second school shooting in two days

A student has killed nine people and wounded 13 others in Turkey's second school shooting in two days, officials said.

Hungary's new PM tells 'unworthy' president to resign

Hungary's incoming prime minister has urged the country's "unworthy" president to resign and urged a swift handover of power from Putin-ally Viktor Orban.

Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah says negotiating 'with the enemy is wrong', warns of 'internal division'.

Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass

Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.

Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

Magyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary's president

Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, wants the new parliament to convene in early May.

What you need to know about Israel’s ambassador to the US

Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator

Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war

Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.

Moment gunman tackled by school principal

CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, activists say

A journalist has been detained in Kuwait after posting videos related to the war in Iran, according to a press freedom advocacy group.

Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban

It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.

Families across Sudan endure years of displacement, hunger, loss

More than nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.

Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case

The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.

Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran

The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.

Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh

Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with ⁠a round ⁠to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.

Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in

Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.

Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence

Peru’s presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday’s election 'null and void’.

US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade

US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.

South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.

Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25

At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.

Iran war live: Trump hints at talks; US blockade in Hormuz enters 2nd day

US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as blockade of Iranian ports enters a second day.