The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

2. Mai 2026, 23:19

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal

3. Mai 2026, 13:43

Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains

3. Mai 2026, 15:47

Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

3. Mai 2026, 08:41

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

4. Mai 2026, 04:46

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

4. Mai 2026, 07:58

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

2. Mai 2026, 23:17

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying

3. Mai 2026, 14:44

Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.