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WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children

The attack on a teaching hospital in Al Deain, the capital of East Darfur state, has rendered the facility non-functiona

Hospital attack in Sudan kills 64, including 13 children

At least 64 people have died in another attack on a hospital in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

Hospital attack kills 64, including 13 children

At least 64 people have died in another attack on a hospital in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel

A state of emergency has been declared in Arad, southern Israel after an Iranian missile strike.

Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

"Don't take this storm lightly," Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned on Saturday, as more rain is expected on Oahu and Maui.

AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court

Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which bars some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols.

‘Tears and grief’: Mother’s Day in Gaza marked by mourning

Day of intense hardship as mothers mourn children lost in war and children face day without their mothers.

Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached

The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years as residents told to 'LEAVE NOW'

Hawaii is currently suffering its worst flooding in more than 20 years, with people in the hardest-hit areas being urged to "LEAVE NOW" by officials.

Joe Kent speaks out against Iran war at prayer event after resigning

Joe Kent says he resigned as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to the war in Iran.

EU urges members to start storing winter gas as Iran war causes price surge

War, which saw Iran attack Qatar facility, has caused 'high, volatile' gas prices that could hit EU storage projections.

Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.

Former FBI chief Robert Mueller, known for Trump investigation, dead at 81

Robert Mueller oversaw the probe into alleged Russian interference during the 2016 United States election.

Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown

The US president called on immigration agents to place 'heavy emphasis' on the arrest of Somali immigrants.

Tehran holds Eid prayers as funeral held for IRGC spokesman

Eid al-Fitr prayers were held in Tehran after overnight air strikes on the capital.

Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules

The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.

Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes

Bahrain's account differs from how the US military described the March 9 incident, which led to civilian injuries.

Arab states should beware of Israel’s hegemonic energy expansion

The Iran war revealed how dependent Israel’s Arab neighbours are on its gas exports.

Iranian woman’s video of US-Israel attack ends as bomb hits

The fate of an Iranian woman caught in a US-Israeli bomb attack is unknown, after video emerged of her filming it.

Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war

US president's reference to Japan's 1941 attack has shaken Japanese as PM Takaichi's silence gets mixed reaction.

Northern Lights seen across UK forecast to return

Parts of the UK enjoyed breathtaking views of the Northern Lights overnight - and more is forecast for Saturday.

Japan beat Australia to lift Women’s Asian Cup title

Japan edges tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in ⁠the Women's ⁠Asian Cup final to claim third title in four editions.

Iran says US and Israel attacked Natanz nuclear facility

No leakage of radioactive materials reported in the area in central Iran, Tehran's atomic energy organisation says.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54

Brendon died of "natural causes", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

War spirals as information control tightens

From Washington to Tehran to Tel Aviv, the fight to control the narrative seems as critical as the war itself.

Drone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officer

One police officer killed in strike by 'outlaw groups' on headquarters of Iraqi National Intelligence Service.

Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say

Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.

‘I have fought for Aaron’: A Ugandan mother confronts disability and stigma

Martha Apolot, 21, rejected by her family and community when her disabled son was born, fights daily to meet his needs.

'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: La Liga – team news, start, lineups

Madrid host rivals Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu as they aim to stay in touch with Barca, who are four points clear.

Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert

Report by Francesca Albanese says 'torture in detention used on unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance'.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 22 of US-Israel attacks?

As conflict enters week 4, here’s the latest on the US-Israel attack on Iran and across the Middle East.

Russian drones kill at least two in Ukraine and cut power to most of a region

Russian drone strikes have killed at least two people in Zaporizhzhia and left most of a northern region without power, Ukrainian officials have said.

Russian drones kill at least two in Ukraine and hit power

Russian drone strikes have killed at least two people in Zaporizhzhia and left most of a northern region without power, Ukrainian officials have said.

Trump hints at ‘winding down’ Iran war as US deploys more troops to region

Trump says he is not looking for a ceasefire with Iran as mixed messages from US president come amid an escalating war.

Japan 1-0 Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final – as it happened

All the updates following our text commentary stream of the Women's Asian Cup final in Sydney.

300 million people celebrate Nowruz under a cloud of war

Millions of people have rung in the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz, as war grips the Middle East.

Aid flotilla for Cuba sets sail from Mexico

An aid flotilla from Mexico is sailing for Cuba as the country suffers under a tightening US fuel blockade.

Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?

The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France

Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.

Al Jazeera reporter’s journey from Jordan to Iraq

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recorded his journey on the long road from Amman to Baghdad.

The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict

The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

Army chief was asked about woman 'murdered by British soldier' - his response was emphatic

The murder of Agnes Wanjiru hangs over the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).

US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar

The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

Has Trump given his biggest indication he's done with the Iran war? Don't take anything for certain

Has President Trump just given the biggest indication yet that he's done with this war in Iran?

Trump broke the global energy market - now he expects others to fix it

Has President Trump just given the biggest indication yet that he's done with this war in Iran?

Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds

A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.