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Mystery in South Africa after police officers found dead in river

The three officers had been missing for six days before divers recovered their bodies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZOkBtf

How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout

However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BXYl14I

Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

The community is reeling after 11 were killed and dozens injured by a car ramming attack on a street event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6bZPl9J

Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks

Police make 25 arrests so far as officers target Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and, the city of Lyon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xEGym4d

Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats

Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must "stand together" with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LuqcbT6

Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea

State media releases pictures of five coastguard officials stood on the strategic reef with a Chinese flag. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HeVxwMm

Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44

The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IULGKjF

Why the race to be the next pope is unpredictable

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains why it's so difficult to guess who will be the next Pope. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oR7Duic

'I'm voting for the first time after fleeing a dictatorship'

Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H0sWNQf

Watch: Key moments from Pope Francis' funeral

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gather in Rome to pay tribute to the late pontiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8uXBSbE

At least 500 injured in large explosion at Iran port

Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site from BBC News https://ift.tt/VEfpIg8

China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YfcH6gN

Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say

The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1PogAe4

Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after attack on tourists in Kashmir

It comes after India's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 tourists on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZsV9pXN

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 26, Palestinian officials say

Nine people were reportedly killed when a police station that Israel said was a Hamas post was hit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yKu1bFJ

Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group

This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cjeg3k2

Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nWgvKmN

Istanbul rocked by 6.2-magnitude earthquake

People could be seen fleeing from buildings as the quake rocked the Turkish city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ROUIya

Nine killed in Russian attack on Ukraine bus

At least 30 were injured in the city of Marhanets in central-south Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fG2nVBO

Why Pope's death leaves Argentines 'orphaned' in more ways than one

Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina - but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uhaKRp2

Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel

Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y3Ay7Sd

New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bRVxDWY

Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice

Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdkQaJC

Watch: The world mourns the death of Pope Francis

From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nIvOtkP

Passengers evacuate Delta plane after engine fire

More than 200 people were on board the flight that was scheduled from Orlando to Atlanta, the airline said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SPJfaxm

DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs

The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uBxsDra

Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya

The child was snatched from a residential compound on a ranch next to Nairobi National Park, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L9QiS2X

DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/orR9Tgj

Pope appears on Easter Sunday after serious illness

Pope Francis has had a reduced presence this Easter as he rests following his release from hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OK3Rdjx

Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans

Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfwjmU1

Putin declares 'Easter truce', as Ukraine says he 'cannot be trusted'

The Russian president says he ordered his forces to "stop all military activity" until the end of Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HEQcXAz

Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake

The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UV302l7

Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast

Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FaASrkB

Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9HRXBsY

Bluey's mum actor: My voice never gets recognised

BBC Newsround's presenter Ricky Boleto speaks to the voice actor who plays Bluey's mum, Chilli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2L6axWK

Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31ynHMN

Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vW96xKn

Ex-Russian general jailed for seven years over bribes

Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin was sentenced to seven years in a penal colony after being accused of taking bribes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/reVy1Jj

Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0abOklG

French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions

France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQrWy92

Tuvalu unveils first cash machines in 'momentous' ceremony

Tiny cash-based Pacific nation gets electronic banking for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UZeKREp

Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQ42aIi

Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E1rjXGJ

Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal - Palestinian official

The plan also gives no commitment to end the war in return for hostages, a Palestinian official says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BqyXe3b

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pKqGnl3

French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks

Vehicles were set on fire in prison car parks outside several prisons across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XW4xQfN

Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space

Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space from BBC News https://ift.tt/IJH50tf

Top former college athlete among six dead in New York plane crash

MIT graduate Karenna Groff, who was named Woman of the Year by the NCAA in 2022, was among the victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S7eCtHj

At least 32 people killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy

Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sGuMPRY

Peruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal

President Dina Boluarte faced allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9CqA61Y

'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AbD8L7J

Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy from BBC News https://ift.tt/45qRDrB

Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kKaew9I

Nuclear talks between US and Iran begin in Oman

It is the highest level of talks since Trump's first term in office, but it's not clear if the two sides will sit in the same room. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XWO6b8M

Menendez brothers 'have exemplified growth and healing,' cousin says

The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OrMAnXi

Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away". from BBC News https://ift.tt/DtAzhHX

Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs

Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tact. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u8NOMis

Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS

The US actor, who was also in Grey's Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IFmq7MO

Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'

The US president says he wants to "take care of my beautiful hair" as he eases water flow rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1lpgIVC

Sudan accuses UAE of 'complicity in genocide' at world court

Sudan's government alleges that the UAE is arming its civil war opponents, which it denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RT8YFyD

Woman jailed over £39 donation to Ukraine freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was released by Moscow in return for the freeing of Russian-German Arthur Petrov. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j4bTH1f

Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gDIy3B0

Despair as death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises

Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 113 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vX4cyET

Royal Society of Biology mourns murdered scientist

A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coatti’s killers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BzmPHSL

Clean energy's share of world's electricity reaches 40%, report says

More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iwrnca7

Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail

The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B64U9ez

Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires

The UN received reports that Myanmar's military had conducted attacks, while the military accused rebels of the same. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G83i1w5

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xm7Qukj

Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital

The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0B7mEkF

Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found

German outlet Bild reports that a police helicopter has been deployed and vehicles entering and leaving the town are being checked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1FZY08z

Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US

High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TJRrmPG

Iranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctic cruise

President says trip by Shahram Dabiri, the vice-president for parliamentary affairs, was "indefensible" while Iran's economy suffers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JvzgZGH

Video casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The video was published by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), which said it was obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u9pP8Oz

Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FXlpoPM

Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rs0Fwl8

Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria

Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3QcztGI

Libya expels aid groups accused of 'African' population plot

The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMRWZ3B

Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oZsFQ0B

Russia not on Trump's tariff list

US media quotes the White House press secretary as saying this is because of sanctions on Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xmqInPV

How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?

Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uiod8kl

Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contracts

The star requested access to the sensitive documents in his defamation lawsuit over Not Like Us. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tIT7MFU

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in court over tax charges

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l7UEsB5

Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Afl9Jh

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGx1B5t

Could Ukraine be about to hold an election?

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war? from BBC News https://ift.tt/cpuR5DM