What we know so far about the US fighter jet shot down over Iran BBC News 5 April 2026 at 01:04 The pilot of the downed jet has been safely rescued, but a search and rescue operation is still under way for the jet's second crew member, US media reports.
Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth BBC News 4 April 2026 at 14:42 The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule BBC News 5 April 2026 at 02:30 Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant BBC News 5 April 2026 at 00:19 The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.
Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member BBC News 4 April 2026 at 18:41 A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.
US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani BBC News 5 April 2026 at 02:43 The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.
After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated? BBC News 4 April 2026 at 07:04 Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa BBC News 4 April 2026 at 19:10 Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.
Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages BBC News 4 April 2026 at 20:10 Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.
Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky BBC News 4 April 2026 at 16:34 Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five BBC News 4 April 2026 at 21:13 A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured BBC News 4 April 2026 at 14:34 Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran BBC News 4 April 2026 at 19:00 US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites BBC News 4 April 2026 at 18:15 The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky BBC News 4 April 2026 at 16:34 Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured BBC News 4 April 2026 at 14:34 Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz BBC News 4 April 2026 at 01:45 It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts BBC News 3 April 2026 at 20:20 The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.
Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war BBC News 30 March 2026 at 19:49 The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison BBC News 4 April 2026 at 17:17 Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say BBC News 4 April 2026 at 00:54 Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated? BBC News 4 April 2026 at 07:04 Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark BBC News 4 April 2026 at 08:32 Canada recently banned 2,500 models of "assault-style" firearms - but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.
'We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capital BBC News 4 April 2026 at 08:17 People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis BBC News 4 April 2026 at 08:09 A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer BBC News 4 April 2026 at 07:14 As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.
After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated? BBC News 4 April 2026 at 07:04 Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member BBC News 4 April 2026 at 10:52 A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.
Italy's Uffizi Galleries targeted in cyber-attack but deny security breach BBC News 3 April 2026 at 23:04 Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.