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Russia and Ukraine agree to Orthodox Easter truce

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon through Easter Sunday.

Cuban president defiant despite Trump pressure to resign

Miguel Diaz-Canel vows to resist US pressure as Trump escalates threats, tightens oil blockade on the island.

Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon

Lebanon is seeing not just a displacement crisis but a rapidly developing food security crisis too, says UN.

Cuba's president says he's not stepping down - despite Trump threats

Cuba's president has said he won't step down as he pushed back against mounting US pressure for change on the island.

Senegal PM labels Trump ‘agent of global destabilisation’

Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko accused Donald Trump of plunging the world into “chaos”.

Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term

Politicians scrapped the presidential age limit last year, allowing Ismail Omar Guelleh to run yet again.

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

Inside underground Bond-like lair at heart of battle for the Arctic

In Norway's High North, buried deep inside a mountain, sits a Bond-like lair.

Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president

Min Aung Hlaing seeks to 'enhance' international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.

Russia and Ukraine to hold 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have said their countries will hold a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.

Tyson Fury insists he’s ‘still got it’ ahead of Makhmudov comeback fight

While eyeing a fight with Anthony Joshua, Fury first faces a Russian-born heavyweight who wrestled a bear for fun.

Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?

A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect but disputes over its scope are fuelling regional tensions.

Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison

Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.

Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire

Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement.

Iran war live: Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire talks

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns ‘time is running out’ amid Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘we seek compensation, not war’

Iranian state TV has read out a message from new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei which says Iran ‘does not want war’.

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done

Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians

Ruling marks legal setback for administration's efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants.

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction

The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

Doctors warn of worsening crises as vital supplies run low and Israeli attacks devastate Beirut and surrounding areas.

Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams

A Medical student was holding onto hopes of being a doctor, when the Gaza war caused restriction on attaining education.

Netanyahu: ‘No ceasefire in Lebanon’, Israel open to peace talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon

Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran

In a statement read out on television, Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran will 'demand compensation' for war damages.

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon, Netanyahu says

The announcement came after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday which killed 303 people, according to health officials.

US fertility rate drops to all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline

The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.

US led ‘historic’ foreign aid decline in 2025 amid Trump cuts: OECD

A forum of top economies in Europe and Americas says aid from members declined 23 percent as humanitarian needs grow.

Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.

Iran says it ‘would be dumb’ for US to let Netanyahu kill diplomacy

In an implicit response to JD Vance, Iran's Abbas Araghchi warns of the repercussions of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

Iranians rally nationwide to honour late leader Ali Khamenei

Thousands gathered across Iran to honor Ali Khamenei, whose assassination marked the start of the US-Israeli attack.

Sidon residents recall horror of Israeli strikes after Iran ceasefire

Residents in Sidon are surveying the destruction after Israeli strikes flattened a religious complex.

Israel’s Netanyahu calls for talks with Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’

Israeli PM says his gov't ready to enter negotiations on 'disarming Hezbollah' and 'establishing peaceful relations'.

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election

Crime and corruption are top issues for voters as the country struggles to cope with persistent political instability.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Wishah, killed by Israeli strike, laid to rest

Mourners gathered for the funeral of Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Mohammed Wishah in in Gaza.

Can global supply chains recover from the Iran war?

Conflict upends flow of critical raw materials for manufacturing, aviation and technology.

French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess

Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon aimed to undermine ceasefire, critics say

More than 250 people have been killed in a barrage of air strikes on Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies after falling ill in Nepal

The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Has Iran’s 10-point plan changed, as JD Vance claims?

The proposal fuels uncertainty as US officials offer conflicting interpretations of the plan to permanently end hostilities.

Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening

Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?

Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

Four die, dozens rescued in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK

Tragedy underscores failure to create safe routes for asylum seekers, say campaigners.

Diesel and jet fuel shortages for some time, IMF warns

The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Funeral held for Al Jazeera’s Wishah killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

More than 260 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the genocide in October 2023.

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza

The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.

Irish army called in to remove fuel depot blockades

The Irish government has asked the army to help remove vehicles blocking fuel depots as protests entered a third day.

Fury wants boxing clash with Joshua after comeback fight against Makhmudov

Fury, who returns to the ring against Makhmudov on Saturday, says he wants to face his compatriot Joshua next.

He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case

Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Iran war day 41: What’s happening in Lebanon, Middle East and beyond?

Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks killed at least 254 people in a single day.

For Gulf states, Hormuz uncertainty casts shadow over US-Iran ceasefire

Experts say Gulf countries are wary of the US agreeing to a deal that gives Iran leverage over the vital energy route.

Turkish convoy condemns ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel

Hundreds of vehicles have driven through Istanbul to condemn the ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel.

Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'

The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.

Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief

Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

‘Israel must be restrained for US-Iran ceasefire to hold’

Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent had warned Israel could ‘sabotage’ the US-Iran ceasefire.

Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.

JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon

The US vice president says Iran had a 'legitimate misunderstanding' about Lebanon's inclusion in this week's ceasefire.

Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records

Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida last week after rolling his SUV.

Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war

The US president has lashed out at European partners for declining to contribute military forces to the war on Iran.

Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and urges Lebanon’s inclusion

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as “very good news".

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons

It's not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an 'empty threat'.

Atletico Madrid shock 10-man Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal

Atletico take ⁠firm ⁠grip on the quarterfinal with 2-0 first-leg victory as Cubarsi sent off for Barcelona at ​Camp Nou.

What to know about Israel’s strikes on Lebanon amid US-Iran ceasefire

Israel unleashed a massive bombardment on Israel a day after the US and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement.

He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case

Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, historians say.

Trump has found his Iran off-ramp – but at what cost?

Domestically and internationally, the effects of the war will be felt for years to come.

‘People are afraid’: Lebanese reeling after Israel’s devastating attacks

Fear and confusion grip Lebanon as Israeli strikes devastate the country and its place in the ceasefire is contested.

NASA releases picture of ‘Earthset’ shot by Artemis crew

New NASA 'Earthset' photo from Artemis II echoes Apollo 8’s iconic 'Earthrise' in historic lunar flyby.

'Democracy kills': The self-styled revolutionary turning his back on the West

Few heads of state command a cult following like the youngest world leader and military ruler of Burkina Faso, President Ibrahim Traoré.

Inside the secretive country run by a military leader with a cult following

Few heads of state command a cult following like the young world leader and military ruler of Burkina Faso, President Ibrahim Traoré.

World reacts to ‘brutal’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon after US-Iran truce

Israeli attacks have killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165 others, according to Lebanon’s Civil Defence.

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death

Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

White House says Trump’s ‘red line’ against Iran nuclear enrichment remains

Trump's spokesperson says Vice President JD Vance will lead US team for negotiations with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday.

JD Vance slams Zelenskyy comments on Orban ahead of Hungary election

US vice president in Hungary calls Ukrainian leader's 'threatening' remarks 'completely scandalous'.

Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

Armed men have raided Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, apparently with support from the Israeli army.

Lebanon PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as Israeli strikes hit Beirut

Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam expressed optimism in de-escalation hours after Tehran and Washington struck a ceasefire deal.

How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire

Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.

Hegseth: Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire, claims ‘historic victory’

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed a decisive victory over Iran.

Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault

US president says war in Lebanon is 'separate skirmish' as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce.

Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45

The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon

Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes.

Vance warns Iran ceasefire hinges on good faith talks

JD Vance says Donald Trump is seeking a deal “in good faith,” but Iran has to be willing to negotiate.

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning

Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say.

Did America lose yet another war?

The war on Iran has repeated the failures of past US conflicts defined by hubris and ignorance.

CAF’s Motsepe to visit both Senegal and Morocco amid AFCON fallout

Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco.

Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire

Israel's confrontation with its regional nemesis leaves Iran both standing and strategically stronger, analysts say.

Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war

The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

S Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain report attacks after Iran-US truce

Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.

UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire

Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.

What is Iran's 10-point peace plan - and what has Trump said?

Donald Trump says the US has received a "workable" peace plan from Iran after the two countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire, labelling it a "complete victory" for his nation.

What is Iran's 10-point peace plan - and what has Trump said about it?

Donald Trump says the US has received a "workable" 10-point plan from Iran after the two countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire, labelling it a "complete victory" for his nation.

Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire

Iran hails the pause in hostilities as a 'victory', crediting national unity and patience for the agreement.

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but is higher than before the war.

On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation

KMT chief Cheng Li-wun, the party's first leader to visit China in a decade, hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Greece to ban under-15s from social media from next year

Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year.

Yemen’s teachers pushed to the brink as salaries collapse

Yemeni teachers juggle multiple jobs and endure hunger as protests grow over meager and delayed salaries.

Iran war live: Trump declares ceasefire, Tehran agrees safe Hormuz transit

Iran has claimed victory and says upcoming talks in Pakistan do not mean the end of war is guaranteed.

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

Iran ceasefire deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high cost

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’

Israeli prime minister welcomes US decision to suspend attacks on Iran, but says the truce does not apply to Lebanon.

Is Arteta’s intensity Arsenal’s Premier and Champions League hope, or fear?

Arsenal squeeze 1-0 win at Sporting Lisbon to end winless run, but is pressure telling after another below-par outing?

Top Australian soldier charged with war crimes to remain in jail on remand

Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams Trump’s threats against Iran

Polls have found that young people in the United States are more sceptical of foreign intervention and war on Iran.

Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘if attacks against Iran are halted,’ then Iran agrees to a US ceasefire.

Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran if Strait of Hormuz opens

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to extend his threatened deadline to attack Iran by two weeks.

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group

Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.

Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait

The US president nevertheless warned that the suspension was dependent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Newlywed wife of US soldier freed by ICE after detention at military base

Annie Ramos, an undocumented immigrant who came to the US as a toddler, had gone to the base to complete paperwork so the couple could move in together.

What we know about Pakistan’s proposed Iran war pause

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israeli war on Iran are progressing.

Iran warns region and beyond as tension builds ahead of US ultimatum

Trump has threatened to step up the US-Israeli war on Iran by destroying every bridge and power plant in the country.

Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in Champions League thriller

Kylian Mbappe pulled a goal back for Madrid ahead of the quarterfinal second leg in Munich next week.

Protesters in Iraq swarm Kuwaiti consulate after deadly rocket attack

Crowds of angry protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate building in Iraq’s Basra.

Libyan financier enabled ‘$300m in loans’ for Haftar’s Tripoli offensive

Offensive left Libyan public burdened with unpaid loans, and key figures have faced no consequences, the report says.

Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities

Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade

The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.

Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants

Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.

French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail

Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the French president says.

Video: Historic building in Ukraine up in flames after Russia drone attack

A two-storey historical building in eastern Ukraine engulfed in flames after a Russian drone hit its infrastructure.

Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’

Kabul's foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.

HMS Dragon suffers 'technical issue' as Iran war escalates

HMS Dragon, deployed to protect British air bases in Cyprus, has docked for maintenance - less than a month after leaving Portsmouth.

JD Vance backs Orbán's re-election bid in Budapest visit and hits out at EU

US Vice-President JD Vance intervenes in the campaign to give Orbán a ringing endorsement in Budapest.

Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning

Iran condemns systematic attacks on civilian sites, including academic hubs, as war devastates critical infrastructure.

Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

No information has been provided specifying how the soldiers ended up fighting for Russia.

Trump threatens Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’

Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz.

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

From 9pm shutdowns to remote work: Egypt cuts fuel amid power crisis

Egypt is one of the countries implementing energy conservation measures amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

Bangladesh appoints Tamim Iqbal as country’s youngest cricket chief

Former Bangladesh captain takes charge after previous board dissolved.

Is the US about to commit war crimes in Iran?

Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline and threatened to send the country back to the "Stone Ages" if it does not comply by attacking power plants and bridges.

Mum of twins who says home was bombed in Lebanon speaks to BBC

More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.

Trump on Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’

Increasingly angry US president escalates threats to Iran as his Democratic rivals rebuke him as 'sick' and 'genocidal'.

One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France

The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.

Videos capture shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Gunfire could be heard on videos filmed during a shooting near the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

US-Israeli attacks on Iran are ‘clear and obvious war crimes’

‘We’re in the time of monsters right now where we are headed towards the law of the jungle’.

Can Africa tackle the oil shock from the Iran war?

African nations are scrambling to secure oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts supplies from the Middle East.

In Ghana Town, a ‘stateless’ future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia

In a small Gambian village founded decades ago by Ghanaian fishermen, their descendants languish without ID documents.

Vietnam's leader To Lam strengthens power in unanimous assembly vote

Vietnam's communist party chief is now also the country's president - an unusual concentration of power.

Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer

The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

Ukraine, Russia kill several civilians in tit-for-tat attacks

At least seven people killed in Ukraine and three in Russia, a day after Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer.

US-Israeli strikes destroy buildings in northern Iran

Video shows widespread destruction in Pardis, northern Iran. The Israeli military said they bombed Iran on April 7.

Australia's most decorated veteran charged with Afghanistan war crimes

Australia's most decorated living veteran has been charged with allegedly killing five unarmed Afghans between 2009 and 2012.

Australia's most decorated veteran charged with war crimes

Australia's most decorated living veteran has been charged with allegedly killing five unarmed Afghans between 2009 and 2012.

How the crisis in key waterway is affecting fuel supplies for different countries

Fears of fuel shortages have been sparked recently as the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz was reduced to a trickle amid threats from Iran, which experts say…

What is driving the Houthis’ decision-making on joining the Iran war

There are two currents within the Houthis: one favouring caution, and another favouring commitment to allies.

How Pakistan’s solar boom is shielding it from worst of Iran war crisis

A quarter of Pakistani households are now using solar panels. This insulates millions of families from the energy crisis

Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?

Trump has issued a strict deadline, but a defiant Iran says the threats by the US president are 'delusional'.

Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.

Why JD Vance is in Hungary backing Putin ally Orban's fight to stay PM

US vice president JD Vance has flown to Hungary in an attempt to boost its nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chances in the country's upcoming general election.

Iran says US-Israeli projectile has struck a synagogue in Tehran

A US-Israeli strike has caused extensive damage to a synagogue in Tehran, according to a video by Mehr News.

‘Why would Iran agree to a ceasefire given US and Israeli track record?’

Political analyst Trita Parsi says no one should be surprised that Iran has rejected the idea of a US ceasefire deal.

Iran war live: Trump warns of attacks as Hormuz deal deadline nears

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US forces are carrying out more strikes on Iran than any day since start of war.

Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound

Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.

Little sign of breakthrough as Trump's Iran deadline nears

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

Trump's Hormuz ultimatum nears - with little indication Iran is on board

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war

US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.

Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings

The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

Protesters swarm US embassy in Tel Aviv, demanding end of wars

Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv, calling for an end to the war with Iran and Lebanon.

Israeli air strike kills at least 10 Palestinians near Gaza school

Drones are reported to have fired missiles into an area near Maghazi refugee camp.

US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal

Steve Bannon, an ally of US President Donald Trump, served a four-month prison sentence after his 2022 conviction.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis join Iran in strike on Israel

The Houthis in Yemen say they attacked Israel alongside their backers Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Video: Trump threatens to jail reporter over Iran airman rescue leak

Trump demanded the journalist who reported on the rescue of the US airman in Iran reveal their source.

Renewed Israeli strikes pound Lebanon as ground offensive deepens

Israeli forces launched renewed strikes across Lebanon, hitting the south and Beirut’s outskirts, killing civilians.

Child rescued from rubble after Russia ramps up strikes on Ukraine

A child was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed home in Odesa after a Russian strike killed at least three people.

Kanye West's right to enter UK under review after festival outcry

The rapper's appearance in London in July has caused controversy because of his past antisemitic comments.

Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor

Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican.

North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul

South Korea says Pyongyang is wary as it seeks to renew diplomatic dialogue with the US.

Hegseth says strikes on Iran increasing as Hormuz deadline looms

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Monday will be the “largest volume of strikes” on Iran since the war began.

Video: Iran’s top university hit in US-Israeli strikes

Footage shows damaged research buildings at Tehran’s Sharif University following a US-Israeli strike.

'Really feeling the love' - Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC as search for mother goes on

Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in what authorities believe was an abduction.

Democrats blast Trump for Iran ‘war crimes’ threat; Republicans supportive

Several members of US Congress question president's fitness for office after his expletive-laden Easter Sunday message.

How Asia became ground zero for the oil crisis

As the Iran war disrupts oil flows, fuel shortages hit Asia first. Is this the start of a wider global energy crisis?

Trump warns deadline ‘final’ as Iran pushes proposal to end war

US president says proposal not enough to avert threat to infrastructure should Iran fail to open Strait of Hormuz.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77

Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

Libya’s oil disputes mirror Hormuz crisis, fuel European energy fears

Libyan oil sector proxy wars occur during Hormuz tensions, creating dangerous supply vulnerabilities for global markets.

Israeli army fire on WHO vehicle in southern Gaza kills one, medics report

WHO driver Majdi Aslan was killed and a WHO doctor wounded, along with several other Palestinians.

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears

Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?

US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine strikes Russian Black Sea energy hub Novorossiysk

Ukraine increases attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure in bid to disrupt financing of its war.

What we know about the F-15 pilot rescued from Iran mountain

Donald Trump has praised the US fighter pilot who was rescued from an Iranian mountain over the weekend.

DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US

The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.

How US operation to rescue air officer from Iran unfolded

President Trump says US service member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran is rescued during two raids.

Has Trump confirmed Iran’s claim that protesters were US-armed?

US president says Washington armed Kurdish Iranian opposition groups during the January demonstrations.

Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state

Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say.

World Cup qualification earns Iraq coach Arnold a hero’s welcome in Sydney

Graham Arnold was received by jubilant Iraqi fans upon his return to Australia after a successful qualification campaign.

Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter 'could be considered his successor'

The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could be considered his successor, Seoul's spy agency has been reported as saying.

Iraqis give rousing welcome to coach behind historic World Cup return

Iraqis in Sydney turned out in full force to welcome coach Graham Arnold as he returned to Australia.

Why did ‘Handala’ target FBI Director Kash Patel?

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the Handala Hack Team.

Families fleeing Israeli attacks take refuge in Lebanon’s mountains

Over one million people displaced across Lebanon as Israel escalates military campaign with air raids, ground invasion.

Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim

Trump's admission gives credence to Iranian assertion that the January protests were backed by the West to create chaos.

Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Iran war: What is happening on day 38 of US-Israeli attacks?

Tensions continue after Trump's threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz

The GCC and Iran can come up with a new security architecture for the Strait of Hormuz that can give Trump an off-ramp.

Vietnam’s gig workers slammed by rising fuel costs amid fallout of Iran war

Diesel prices have more than doubled in the Southeast Asian nation amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.

Trump declares victory after rescue but threats to US operation in Iran still loom

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

Iran war live: Tehran says response to ceasefire proposals formulated

Iran says no direct talks during escalating US-Israeli attacks as Trump's Hormuz deadline nears.

Two protests, two elections: How Nepal's Gen Z succeeded where Bangladesh's stumbled

How did a youth movement triumph in one country but fall so short in another?

'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

UK police arrest seven protesters near RAF base used by US

The activists were protesting the alleged use of the RAF base as a departure point for US aircraft.

Driver faces impaired driving charges after Lao New Year incident

A driver in Louisiana US, was charged with impaired driving after plowing into a crowd, injuring at least 15.

Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Conditions in Gaza worsen amid the United States-Israel war on Iran.

Hamas armed wing says disarmament demands not acceptable

Spokesperson Abu Obeida says calling for the group's disarmament amounts to an attempt to continue Israel's genocide.

Israeli air strike hits crowd in Gaza City

Several Palestinians were rushed to hospital with severe injuries after an Israeli air strike hit a crowd in Gaza City.

Hamas armed wing rejects disarmament while Israel continues attacks

Hamas’s armed wing says it will not discuss disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of ceasefire.

Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains

A leading political economist breaks down how war can reward power and be beneficial for profits and political survival.

Dozens missing after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Libya

Dozens of people are missing and at least two confirmed dead after a boat carrying migrants capsized off coast of Libya.

Trump threatens Iran in expletive-filled social media post

Donald Trump unleashed a vulgar online tirade against Iran’s leaders as his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza while striking Iran, Lebanon

Israel has kept up its attacks on Gaza while striking Iran and Lebanon, killing at least four Palestinians on Sunday.

Frustration grows as Iran’s wartime internet shutdown breaks grim record

Since January, Iran's near total internet blackout has impacted jobs and businesses.

Video captures Iranian missile striking residential building in Haifa

Video captured the moment of a direct hit by an Iranian missile on a residential building in Israel’s Haifa.

Rodent infestations and attacks spread in Gaza tent camps

Rat infestations are spreading through Gaza’s displacement camps, Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports.

‘Refuse to celebrate’: Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide

Christians pray in quiet gatherings to mark the resurrection of Christ while holding on to hope for survival and peace.

OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks

The rise is largely symbolic as some key members are unable to raise ​production amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

At least 14 people killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon

Hezbollah fires projectiles at northern Israel while Israeli troops push deeper into southern Lebanon.

Pope warns world is becoming ‘indifferent’ to violence

Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter mass at the Vatican to urge global leaders to “choose peace”.

Baby among three killed during Easter egg hunt

A 10-month-old girl has died along with two other people after a tree toppled during an Easter egg hunt in northern Germany, police say.

Earth in rear-view of Artemis II astronauts

Crew nears moon on historic flyby and sends back striking images of Earth.

Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post.

Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran

US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.

DR Congo to receive ‘third-country’ deportees from the US under new deal

DRC gov't says deportees will begin to arrive this month, under a 'temporary' arrangment paid for by the US.

Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf

The US and Israel have repeatedly hit the plant, raising risks of radioactive contamination far beyond Iran's borders.

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

Nepal announces two-day weekends as fuel crisis caused by Iran war deepens

Saturday had been the only day off in Himalayan nation, which relies almost entirely on India for its fuel supplies.

'Devastating' explosives found near pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia

Explosives of "devastating power" have been found near a pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia, according to Serbia's president.

Explosives found near pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary 'act of sabotage', says Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has suggested explosives found near a pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia was "an act of sabotage".

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has suggested explosives found near a pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia was "an act of sabotage".

Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe

Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.

Italian PM says the Gulf is ‘fundamental’ for Europe’s security

In a visit to the GulfItalian PM Meloni emphasized the importance of the region to Italian and European security.

Lamine Yamal’s anger after Barcelona’s La Liga win downplayed by Flick

Yamal's unhappiness at the end of the match against Atletico Madrid was over missed scoring opportunities, Flick says.

German men could require military permission to leave country for more than three months

German men aged between 17 and 45 could have to get military approval if they want to leave the country for more than three months, according to recent changes to the law.

Israel’s attack on UNRWA is central to its genocide of the Palestinians

UNRWA's mandate to provide for Palestinian refugees makes it a direct threat to the Israeli genocidal project.