Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting

20. Apr. 2026, 11:18

The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

19. Apr. 2026, 21:09

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit

20. Apr. 2026, 05:48

Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan

20. Apr. 2026, 11:28

Shamim 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

20. Apr. 2026, 11:23

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

19. Apr. 2026, 17:48

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election

20. Apr. 2026, 07:47

With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears

20. Apr. 2026, 10:19

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.