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BBC News - World
LIVE - Hegseth says the US-Iran ceasefire is 'not over' despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz - The US defence secretary says Iran is attempting "international extortion" in the strait. Iran earlier warned the US "we are just getting started".
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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says -- Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.5 hours ago
Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote -- Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.3 hours ago
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people -- A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.11 hours ago
Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia -- The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023. -- Latin America4 hours ago
A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state -- Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.9 hours ago
Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material -- The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.11 hours ago
Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast -- Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.17 hours ago
Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report -- The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.13 hours ago
Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour -- British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.6 hours ago
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala -- The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.15 hours ago
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff -- Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.17 hours ago
BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers -- Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.1 day ago
Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow -- More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.2 days ago
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.2 days ago
Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships? -- The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.10 hours ago
Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain -- A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.11 hours ago
Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing -- Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.1 day ago
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert -- Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.2 days ago
Russian attacks kill at least 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow -- Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.25 minutes ago
What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a new governor general - a largely symbolic but important role representing King Charles III in Canada.42 minutes ago
Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak -- While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.1 hour ago
French political row over calls for overhaul and €1bn cuts at public broadcaster -- A parliamentary committee of enquiry levelled charges of left-wing bias at state-owned France Télévisions and Radio France.2 hours ago
Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport -- Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it.5 hours ago
Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig -- A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.22 hours ago
Second hantavirus case confirmed after deaths on cruise ship -- The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.7 hours ago