The world in a glance.

Iran war live: Trump says war ‘close to over’ as Hormuz blockade continues

US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.

French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law

Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.

Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente

Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country's turbulent economy.

New search engine reveals if ancestors were in Nazi party

Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.

Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal

Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.

Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp

Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.

'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

Why are global views of the US getting worse?

We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.

Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m

Warsh's financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.

Israeli ambassador: Lebanon wants to be liberated from Hezbollah

Israel's ambassador to the US said Lebanon revealed a mutual desire to be liberated from Hezbollah.

Spain finalises move which could see 500,000 undocumented migrants apply for legal status

Spain's government has finalised an amnesty measure that it estimates could enable half a million undocumented migrants to apply for legal status.

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Supply of humanitarian aid for people displaced by the conflict has been complicated by air and sea route closures.

Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probable” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.

After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan?

Sudan’s war has displaced millions and caused thousands of deaths, with no clear end in sight to the ongoing violence.

Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Lebanese, Israeli ambassadors begin direct talks in US

The Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States arrived for their countries’ first direct talks in decades.

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League – teams, start, lineups

Real Madrid must overturn a 2-1 first-leg disadvantage when they travel to Munich for the UCL quarterfinal.

Historic but not enough? Colombia’s Gustavo Petro defends cocaine seizures

Colombia's president has intercepted historic volumes of illicit cocaine. But will it be enough to lessen US pressure?

JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat

Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.

‘We are a stable, predictable country’: Spanish PM Sanchez in Beijing

Spain's Pedro Sánchez and China's Xi Jinping stressed respect for international law and a shared “sense of justice”.

US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".

Sudan’s war still misunderstood after three years

April 15, 2026, marks three years since the war in Sudan broke out.

Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco

Jailed Senegal fans await judge's reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.

IPL switch leads to two-year PSL ban for Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani

Muzarabani ‌had agreed to join Islamabad United but switch to India's Kolkata Knight Riders led to Pakistan cricket ban.

Union ‌Berlin denounces sexist abuse aimed at female manager Marie-Lou Eta

Eta's role as the first female manager of a men's team was followed by derogatory ​and sexist comments on social media.

Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.

How Trump is blockading Iran's ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The US Navy is blockading Iranian ports after talks between the two countries broke down over the weekend.

North Korea tests cruise missiles from new warship as Kim Jong Un watches

North Korea carried out missile tests from its new warship over the weekend, observed by leader Kim Jong Un.

Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.

Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

Sixteen injured and attacker dead after school shooting in Turkey

Sixteen people have been injured after a former student opened fire with a shotgun at a school in Turkey.

Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade

China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.

Britain's economic prospects downgraded more than any other major economy

Britain's economic prospects have been downgraded more than any other major economy in the International Monetary Fund's latest update on the state of the world.

Carlos Queiroz named Ghana head coach before World Cup

The Portuguese coach takes charge after the sacking of Otto Addo, and will lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.

Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.

South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money

The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.

Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict?

The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.

China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong

Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.

The Sea of Azov: Ukraine’s loss but hardly Russia’s gain

The colossal steel plants along Ukraine's side of the sea are unrestorable ruins since Russia's invasion.

Colombia to cull dozens of wild hippos from herd started by Pablo Escobar

Colombian officials are set to cull around 80 wild hippos from a colony originally started by Pablo Escobar.

Pablo Escobar's wild hippo herd facing a cull in Colombia

Colombian officials are set to cull around 80 wild hippos from a colony originally started by Pablo Escobar.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam

Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.

US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific

Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.

Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales

Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.

Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal as US blockade in Hormuz begins

Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first

The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.