Tuesday, April 21, 2026 11:52 AM ET
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LIVE - Kevin Warsh says he will not be Trump's 'sock puppet' if confirmed as Fed chairman - Kevin Warsh, Trump's choice to replace Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve, is facing questions from lawmakers.1 minute ago
Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members begins in El Salvador -- The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes, including murder.22 minutes ago
Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume -- The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.4 hours ago
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism -- This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.8 hours ago
Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny -- The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.3 hours ago
Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom' -- The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.4 hours ago
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids -- Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.10 hours ago
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl -- Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.17 hours ago
How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? -- How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.51 minutes ago
Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on? -- In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.18 hours ago
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them -- Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.1 day ago
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency -- The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.1 day ago
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads -- A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.1 day ago
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard -- "Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.19 hours ago
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? -- The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.1 day ago
Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon -- The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .23 hours ago
US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.1 day ago
Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon -- Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.22 minutes ago
Nigeria charges six people with treason over Independence Day coup plot -- Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.2 hours ago
Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting -- Authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in what appears to be a "domestic dispute".19 hours ago
Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values -- The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.3 hours ago
Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful' -- US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.3 hours ago
Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death -- One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit.4 hours ago
South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract -- Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.5 hours ago