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World News Headlines
- US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangioneon April 1, 2025
The 26-year-old is accused of shooting dead healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel.
- Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crashon April 1, 2025
Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say.
- At least 322 children killed since Israel's new Gaza offensive, Unicef sayson April 1, 2025
Since the war began, more than 15,000 children have reportedly been killed, the agency says.
- Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Icelandon April 1, 2025
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.
- 'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalayon April 1, 2025
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.
- 'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalayon April 1, 2025
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.
- Four killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says, despite ceasefireon April 1, 2025
The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital.
- Israel PM attacks Qatar probe as 'witch hunt' after aides arrestedon April 1, 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu testified to police after two men were arrested over alleged payments from the Gulf Arab state.
- France's far right calls for Paris rally in support of Le Penon April 1, 2025
Marine Le Pen has said a "nuclear bomb" was used against her party to stop it getting into power.
- Body of fourth missing US soldier found in Lithuaniaon April 1, 2025
The soldier was part of a team of four who disappeared a week ago while conducting military drills near the border with Belarus.
- Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in yearson April 1, 2025
Russia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.
- BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victoryon April 1, 2025
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.
- Mandalay was the 'city of gold' - now it reeks of deathon April 1, 2025
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.
- Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-oldon April 1, 2025
Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.
- Haiti gangs storm town and release 500 inmates from jailon April 1, 2025
Gangs control most of the capital but the attack seems to suggest they are expanding to other towns.
- Election rumours swirl in Ukraine – could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?on April 1, 2025
A nationwide vote would be difficult, but some say there are good reasons to hold one soon.
- Cars carried away as flash flooding hits Greek islandon April 1, 2025
Heavy rain on the Greek island of Paros saw cars and debris swept through the streets.
- Le Pen's right-wing European allies condemn court verdict as threat to democracyon April 1, 2025
European rightwingers have voiced support for the French far-right politician after she was banned from running for public office.
- University student targeted by Trump leaves the USon April 1, 2025
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.
- Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump's agendaon April 1, 2025
With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.
- US says law applies to 'all parties' in Gaza after Israel kills medicson April 1, 2025
The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military.
- Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central USon March 31, 2025
Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.
- US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvadoron March 31, 2025
Officials said 17 alleged criminals were deported despite a court order.
- BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quakeon March 31, 2025
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.
- BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quakeon March 31, 2025
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.
- 'My mum in India was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'on March 31, 2025
A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.
- Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffson March 31, 2025
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
- 'It's weird' - Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earthon March 31, 2025
The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.
- Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cypruson March 31, 2025
The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September 2023.
- Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far righton March 31, 2025
The far-right figurehead has been barred from running for public office for five years, throwing her plans into disarray.