The world in a glance.

Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.

Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, Israel has closed holy sites in Jerusalem, citing safety concerns.

Funeral held for Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike

Hundreds gathered in Beirut’s southern suburbs for the funeral of three Lebanese journalists killed by Israel.

Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices

Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike

BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.

Houthis open new front in Iran war: Will Yemeni group block Bab al-Mandeb?

Blockade of strait, one of the world's busiest maritime routes, would prove disastrous for global economy.

African football chief will ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row

'I will respect and implement the CAS decision,' Patrice Motsepe says amid turbulent times in African football.

How the US memeifies its war on Iran

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the new era of war propaganda.

Pakistan maintains ‘delicate balancing act’ as it hosts Iran talks

Foreign ministers meet in Islamabad, seeking to de-escalate the US-Israel war on Iran.

Iran ‘hits’ US AWACS, air tankers: What else has it targeted in past month?

Iran reportedly hits E-3 Sentry flying radars, which track drones, missiles, aircraft from hundreds of kilometres away.

Lebanese family launches mobile aid initiative for displaced

A Lebanese family in Beirut has launched a mobile aid initiative to support people displaced by the ongoing conflict.

Gulf attacks continue as strikes hit major industrial sites

A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.

As many as 70 Brits detained in UAE over Iran war images, claims campaign group

Up to 70 UK citizens have been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for taking photos and videos of Iranian attacks, it has been claimed by a British-based campaign group.

Olympic gender test ‘a disrespect for women’, South Africa’s Semenya says

Olympic gold medallist lashes out at IOC and its president, Kirsty Coventry, for asking women to prove themselves.

Hundreds of mourners gather in pouring rain for funerals of Lebanon journalists

Hundreds of mourners turned out in the pouring rain in Beirut for the funerals of three journalists killed by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. 

Dozens detained in Tel Aviv as anti-war protest turns violent

Police in Tel Aviv dispersed protesters opposing the US-Israeli war on Iran on Saturday. Up to 18 people were arrested.

Living in the dark: Gaza’s struggle for electricity

War has shattered Gaza’s power grid, forcing families to rely on generators and private charging points.

Iran’s IRGC claims attacks on UAE, Bahrain aluminium facilities

Iran targets Aluminium Bahrain, Emirates Global Aluminium in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure.

Free public transport introduced in Australia to combat rising fuel costs

Public transport will be made free in two Australian states because of rising petrol shortages due to the Iran war.

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of striking US mainland

Kim Jong Un observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for weapons, hailing it as a development to boost North Korea's strategic military capability, state media…

Sabalenka defeats Gauff to win second straight Miami Open title

World number one Aryna Sabalenka edges Coco Gauff in a tense three-set final to claim the 'Sunshine Double' in Florida.

No Kings protesters across the US rally against Donald Trump

One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.

As war on Iran enters second month, Yemen’s Houthis open new front

The Yemeni group pledges more attacks on Israel as fears mount that the worsening conflict will spiral out of control.

Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.

Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial

Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version

Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.

Vice President JD Vance tops CPAC’s straw poll to be US president in 2028

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, however, made advances in this year's informal poll about who might succeed Trump.

Key moments in first month of US-Israeli war on Iran

One month after US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the conflict has escalated across the Middle East.

Air strikes in Iraq kill three PMF fighters, two police

Iraq turning into 'expanding battleground' in war, which began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Large crowds attend 'No Kings' rallies against Trump across US

Tens of thousands of anti-Trump protesters have been attending "No Kings" rallies on Saturday across the US.

Reza Pahlavi pledges to ‘make Iran great again’ at 2026 CPAC conference

Iranian opposition leader calls on Trump administration to 'stay the course' as the US and Israel wage war on Iran.

Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

Could Ukraine’s drone expertise serve Gulf countries?

Gulf nations seek new defence partnerships as Iran war escalates.

Missiles hit southern Israeli city of Eilat

Israeli social media posts show a strike in the Israeli city of Eilat.

Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing

The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.

Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters

The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.

Thousands march through London in stand against the far right

Organisers say 'Together Alliance' event was the largest anti-far-right march in British history.

‘No Kings’ protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Saturday's rallies mark the third round of 'No Kings' protests since President Trump took office for a second term.

Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on car

All three people who died in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon were television journalists, it has been confirmed.

As war rages, Iranian politicians push for exit from nuclear weapons treaty

While US-Israeli attacks hit key infrastructure, hardliners demand withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.

Israeli forces intensify attacks on Beirut

Israeli forces launched renewed attacks in southern Beirut, as the UN warns of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe.

Three journalists killed in Israeli strike on marked press car in Lebanon

Lebanon's president condemns 'blatant crime', as Israeli strikes kill more journalists.

Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea

Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.

Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS

Morocco believe their successful appeal against their 1-0 defeat by Senegal means the case of the AFCON crown is closed.

Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade

The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

At least 22 migrants die off Greece after 6 days at sea

Survivors tell authorities the bodies of those who died were thrown overboard by people smugglers.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff meet in Miami Open final

Sabalenka seeks tennis's 'Sunshine Double', while Florida's own Gauff has reached the final for the first time.