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

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

April 08, 2026

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

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

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

April 08, 2026

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

More than 100 killed in Lebanon as Israel carries out large wave of strikes

More than 100 killed in Lebanon as Israel carries out large wave of strikes

April 08, 2026

Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

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

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

April 08, 2026

Crude prices tumbled by more than 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.

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

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

April 08, 2026

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

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

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

April 08, 2026

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

Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty

Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty

April 08, 2026

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

Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects

Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects

April 08, 2026

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

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

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

April 08, 2026

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

Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

April 08, 2026

He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term, which ends in January 2027.

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

April 08, 2026

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

Co-founder of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel pleads guilty

Co-founder of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel pleads guilty

April 08, 2026

Érick Valencia Salazar was among a group of 29 alleged drug lords extradited to the US from Mexico.

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

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

April 08, 2026

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

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

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

April 08, 2026

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.

Man fined after breaking into viral hippo Moo Deng's enclosure

Man fined after breaking into viral hippo Moo Deng's enclosure

April 08, 2026

The director of the Thai zoo where Moo Deng lives said security would be upped after the incident.

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

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

April 08, 2026

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

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

April 08, 2026

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

US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say

US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say

April 08, 2026

US officials say they are now "working to support her safe departure from Iraq".

French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail

French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail

April 07, 2026

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

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

April 07, 2026

West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

April 07, 2026

No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.

WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contractor killed by Israeli troops

WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contractor killed by Israeli troops

April 07, 2026

Israel's military says troops fired at a vehicle driven by the Palestinian because they believed it posed "an immediate threat".

Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses Australia extradition battle

Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses Australia extradition battle

April 07, 2026

Adriana Rivas moved from Chile to Australia in the 1970s, working there as a nanny and cleaner.

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

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

April 07, 2026

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

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

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

April 08, 2026

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

BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world

BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world

April 08, 2026

It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?

The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil

The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil

April 08, 2026

Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities

Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities

April 08, 2026

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

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

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

April 07, 2026

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?

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

April 07, 2026

Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

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

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

April 07, 2026

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

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

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

April 05, 2026

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

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome

April 08, 2026

Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Watch: When will fuel prices go down?

Watch: When will fuel prices go down?

April 08, 2026

The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.

Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants

Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants

April 07, 2026

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

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

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

April 07, 2026

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

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