US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists BBC News 9 April 2025 at 07:14 The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage.
Global executions at highest level since 2015, report says BBC News 8 April 2025 at 22:04 But Amnesty International also says only 15 countries carried out the death penalty, the lowest on record
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats BBC News 9 April 2025 at 04:40 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will "never accept coercion" ahead of Saturday's talks in Oman.
China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next? BBC News 8 April 2025 at 18:36 The US-China trade war shows no signs of slowing down, leaving the world unsure of what to expect.
Albanese and Dutton face-off in first Australia election debate BBC News 8 April 2025 at 21:08 Cost of living issues dominated the debate and the political rivals were asked about Trump's tariffs.
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats BBC News 9 April 2025 at 04:40 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will "never accept coercion" ahead of Saturday's talks in Oman.
Musk labels Trump trade adviser 'moron' over Tesla comments BBC News 9 April 2025 at 00:03 Peter Navarro had described Musk's electric car company as a "car assembler" rather than manufacturer.
Beijing calls Vance 'ignorant' over 'Chinese peasants' remark BBC News 8 April 2025 at 19:35 The sharp rhetoric comes as Donald Trump's tariffs fuel trade tensions between the US and China.
Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia BBC News 8 April 2025 at 23:20 President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row BBC News 8 April 2025 at 20:14 The government initially denied entry to the man, saying he was Congolese, not South Sudanese.
China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next? BBC News 8 April 2025 at 18:36 The US-China trade war shows no signs of slowing down, leaving the world unsure of what to expect.
Beijing calls Vance 'ignorant' over 'Chinese peasants' remark BBC News 8 April 2025 at 19:35 The sharp rhetoric comes as Donald Trump's tariffs fuel trade tensions between the US and China.
Global executions at highest level since 2015, report says BBC News 8 April 2025 at 22:04 But Amnesty International also says only 15 countries carried out the death penalty, the lowest on record
Albanese and Dutton face-off in first Australia election debate BBC News 8 April 2025 at 21:08 Cost of living issues dominated the debate and the political rivals were asked about Trump's tariffs.
Gaza is a 'killing field', says UN chief, as agencies urge world to act on Israel's blockade BBC News 9 April 2025 at 02:45 Israel has blocked all supplies from entering for five weeks - the longest period since the war began.
South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row BBC News 8 April 2025 at 20:14 The government initially denied entry to the man, saying he was Congolese, not South Sudanese.
Fifty hippos killed by anthrax in DR Congo BBC News 8 April 2025 at 22:08 Efforts are now under way to recover the animals and bury them to prevent further spread.
Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops in Russia's Belgorod region BBC News 8 April 2025 at 14:42 Ukraine's operations in a second region in Russia are explicitly acknowledged for the first time.
US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran, Trump says BBC News 8 April 2025 at 19:28 The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries.
US top court allows Trump to use wartime law for deportations BBC News 8 April 2025 at 10:13 A judge had blocked the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.
Clean energy's share of world's electricity reaches 40%, report says BBC News 8 April 2025 at 18:17 More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too.
South Korea to hold presidential election on 3 June BBC News 8 April 2025 at 15:48 This comes after the constitutional court removed Yoon Suk Yeol as president and upheld his impeachment.
Inquiry after Indian man filmed giving water to cheetahs BBC News 8 April 2025 at 17:31 The footage shows a female cheetah and her four cubs walk up to the pan and start drinking from it.
Belgian prince loses bid for benefits on top of £300k royal allowance BBC News 8 April 2025 at 00:17 Court rejects claim by Prince Laurent, who said he was acting out of "principle" rather than for money.
Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 66 including ex-baseball player BBC News 9 April 2025 at 06:41 More than 150 people are injured as rescuers continue search for survivors in Santo Domingo.
Palestinian-American boy killed by Israeli forces in West Bank BBC News 7 April 2025 at 18:56 The Israeli military says its troops shot Omar Rabea, 14, and two other boys because they were throwing stones towards a highway.
Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail BBC News 8 April 2025 at 17:25 The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996.
Chemical burns, assaults, electric shocks - Gazans tell BBC of torture in Israeli detention BBC News 7 April 2025 at 19:00 Interviews with five men held in the months after the Hamas attacks reveal allegations of violence and abuse, adding to reports of misconduct by military and prison staff.
What is the 1798 law that Trump used to deport migrants? BBC News 8 April 2025 at 10:18 The wartime Alien Enemies Act has been controversially used to deport Venezuelans to a mega-jail in El Salvador.