World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

French cement-maker Lafarge convicted of terrorism financing over Syria plant

Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.

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Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs

Many people resorting to eating leaves and animal feed to survive in North Darfur and South Kordofan states.

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Protesters rally in Paris against ‘liberty-killing’ anti-Semitism bill

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Paris to oppose a proposed law aimed at combating ‘renewed forms’ of anti-Semitism.

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Iran war prompts European rethink on energy security: How can the EU become more independent?

Europe’s energy dependence has been sharply exposed by the war in Iran. Although efforts have been made over the past four years to reduce reliance on Russia, disruptions to liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have...

Katya Adler: Celebration in Budapest, relief in Brussels but a blow for Moscow

European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

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Haiti: At least 25 dead in stampede at UNESCO Citadelle Laferrière fortress

At least 25 people died on Saturday, 11 April 2026, after a stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière near Milot, a major tourist site in the north of the country.