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The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Search for missing airman presents serious test for USon April 4, 2026
The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.
- What we know so far about the US fighter jet shot down over Iranon April 4, 2026
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.
- US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimanion April 4, 2026
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.
- Russian attack on Ukraine market kills fiveon April 4, 2026
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
- World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year ruleon April 4, 2026
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 planton April 4, 2026
The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.
- Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortageson April 4, 2026
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.
- Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villaon April 4, 2026
Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.
- What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iranon April 4, 2026
US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
- Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew memberon April 4, 2026
A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.
- Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise biteson April 4, 2026
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
- Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prisonon April 4, 2026
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".
- Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelenskyon April 4, 2026
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
- Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earthon April 4, 2026
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
- Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injuredon April 4, 2026
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
- How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the markon April 4, 2026
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 capitalon April 4, 2026
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 metropolison April 4, 2026
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 answeron April 3, 2026
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?on April 3, 2026
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
- Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mountson April 3, 2026
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
- Unanswered questions remain after Australia's most wanted fugitive killed in standoffon April 3, 2026
Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.
- French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuzon April 3, 2026
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
- Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors sayon April 3, 2026
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
- US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Ugandaon April 3, 2026
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
- Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cutson April 3, 2026
The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
- Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerdon April 3, 2026
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
- Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 secondson April 3, 2026
The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.
- France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courtson April 3, 2026
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.
- Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US Army?on April 3, 2026
He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.






























