The world in a glance.

WTO says world experiencing worst trade disruption in 80 years

WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the global trade order has ‘irrevocably changed’.

Air Canada CEO 'deeply saddened' his poor French skills distracted from victims of crash

Michael Rousseau has faced calls to resign for not speaking French in his message after the LaGuardia crash, which killed two Air Canada pilots.

Russian officials meet US counterparts as Moscow denies aiding Iran

Kremlin spokesperson says talks are part of '​necessary dialogue' with Washington as war in Ukraine continues.

Iranian naval chief killed in attack, Israel says

Israel says it has killed IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike near Bandar Abbas by the Strait of Hormuz.

Is Europe heading to an energy crisis?

Europe is bracing for a supply crunch and a price shock as the Iran conflict drags on.

European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal

The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

Video: GCC chief says Iran charging for ships to pass Strait of Hormuz

GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has accused Iran of imposing fees for ships to pass via the Strait of Hormuz.

North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure ​on Belarus from West’

Putin's allies mark a 'fundamentally new ‌stage' in relations with a friendship treaty during Pyongyang meeting.

Germany warns of world economic ‘catastrophe’; OECD cuts UK growth forecast

European powers and bodies warn of economic collapse as the war on Iran nears one-month mark.

Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in attack, Israel says

Defence minister claims Israel kills Alireza Tangsiri, citing his role in blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices could hit $120 as war risks escalate, analyst warns

“We think oil prices will continue to stay elevated.”

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.

Venezuela’s Maduro set to appear in US court months after abduction

The Venezuelan leader, who is accused of plotting to traffic cocaine, denies all charges as part of an imperialist plot.

‘He will call me Mama’: The Gaza ‘grandmother’ raising an orphaned baby

Maha was 'Grandmother' in her family until she adopted Hamza, born the day an Israeli air strike killed his parents.

Helium hitch: Why US-Israel war on Iran could cause MRI scan delays

Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.

'Every minute counts' in stranded whale rescue attempt

Rescuers who have been trying to free a whale stranded in shallow water off the north German coast have said "every minute counts" as they battle to release the animal.

Israeli push for more force ‘not working out very well’

“The Israeli public opinion is to use more force”

Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement

Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 27 of attacks?

The US and Israel’s war on Iran is intensifying, as Trump again claims Iranian leaders want to 'make a deal'.

In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again

London's Met Police had eased arrests following the High Court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.

Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families

Most people killed in Iran's Gulf attacks have been from South Asia. And entire economies back home are on edge.

Senegal appeal to CAS against handing over of AFCON title to Morocco

Senegal hope to overturn CAF's decision to crown Morocco champions after a walkout by Senegalese players in the final.

Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal

The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.

Why transport workers are protesting in the Philippines

BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.

Australia bans visitors from Iran amid war in the Middle East

Australia's Home Affairs Department said decision to ban Iranian visitors amid the war was in the 'national interest'.

US jury finds Meta, Google, liable in social media addiction trial

A Los Angeles jury has found Alphabet's Google and Meta liable for $6 million in a landmark social media addiction case.

Harrison: ‘There is going to be some kind of a military escalation.’

Ross Harrison says public talk of diplomacy between the US and Iran is hiding hardline positions.

Tehran issues warning to regional neighbour if Iranian island occupied

Iran's parliament speaker issues threat as US administration talks peace while committing more troops to conflict.

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Iran war live: US demands Tehran accept defeat; Israel pounds Lebanon

Iranian official describes US's 15-point plan as 'maximalist' as state television outlines five conditions for peace.

Skeleton of Three Musketeers' d'Artagnan may have been found under Dutch church

Remains found under a church floor in the Netherlands could belong to the famous musketeer d'Artagnan.

Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressure

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praises services from Cuban doctors, who often work in underserved rural areas.

Palestinian teenager was starved in prison before death, judge rules

A Palestinian teenager was starved in an Israeli prison before his death, a judge ruled before closing the case.

Philippines farmers feeling the pinch of the war on Iran

Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are harvesting their crops at a loss as prices plunge and fuel costs soar.

UN adopts slavery resolution despite resistance

The UN has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity”.

Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

The 35-year-old from Florida remains detained in Los Angeles after the 8 March shooting.

Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Chinese President Xi Jinping will also visit US at a later date.

US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case

A California jury awarded the plaintiff $3m in damages in the case

What’s Iran’s war strategy and what risks does it pose?

US-Israeli attacks have triggered global economic shocks.

UN passes resolution naming slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

Resolution on transatlantic slavery supported by 123 countries, while three opposed it - including the US and Israel.

Iran’s state TV outlines five conditions to end war

Iran’s state TV has set out a list of five demands it says must be met before the country will agree to end of the war.

Palestine Action hunger strikers to sue prisons over alleged mistreatment

Activists plan to take legal action against the UK prisons that allegedly mistreated them.

How the US plunged Cuba into darkness

The US oil blockade has brought Cuba’s power grid to the brink of collapse.

Which teams can still qualify for the World Cup, and when are the playoffs?

A breakdown of the intercontinental tournament that will determine two of last six teams to qualify for World Cup 2026.

Iran calls US proposal to end war ‘maximalist, unreasonable’

Diplomatic source tells Al Jazeera that Tehran is dismissing the 15-point plan from Washington as unworkable.

Missiles overhead, silence below: Israel’s home front holds firm

Censorship and unity in the face of the Iranian threat combine to stifle dissent as Israel's war with Iran drags on.

Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church

D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.

Hezbollah chief urges unity, no talks with Israel amid Lebanon attacks

Naim Qassem says negotiating with Israel 'under fire amounts to imposing surrender' on Lebanon.

Are Middle East attacks pushing Asia towards an energy crisis?

Energy facilities in the Middle East are under attack, including Qatar's LNG, pushing prices higher.