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World News Headlines
- Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election
on April 20, 2026With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.
- Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
on April 20, 2026Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.
- Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
on April 20, 2026The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
- Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
on April 20, 2026Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
on April 20, 2026Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
- Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears
on April 20, 2026Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
- US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
on April 20, 2026The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
- Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
on April 20, 2026The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
- At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India
on April 20, 2026Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.
- New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
on April 20, 2026Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
- The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
on April 20, 2026The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
- Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices
on April 20, 2026Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
- India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
on April 19, 2026Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
- 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
on April 19, 2026A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
- Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
on April 19, 2026Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
- Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
on April 19, 2026Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
- Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
on April 19, 2026Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry
on April 19, 2026After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".
- Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US
on April 19, 2026A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.
- Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting
on April 19, 2026Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.
- Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
on April 19, 2026Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
- Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated
on April 19, 2026Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.
- Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
on April 19, 2026The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
- Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
on April 19, 2026The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
- Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump
on April 19, 2026The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
- 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
on April 18, 2026Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.