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Sunday, April 12, 2026 4:09 AM ET

BBC News - World

Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls -- The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. -- Europe

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Hungarians vote on whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival -- Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, and early figures suggest a big turnout of voters.

15 minutes ago

LIVE - Iran-US peace talks fail to reach deal as Washington issues 'final offer' Vice-President JD Vance says Tehran did not accept Washington's terms, as Iran's foreign minister calls on US to hold back from making "excessive demands".

2 hours ago

At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site -- The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says. -- Latin America

44 minutes ago

Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell -- The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations. -- US & Canada

2 hours ago

Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central -- Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, NYPD says.

2 hours ago

Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests -- The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

15 hours ago

Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists -- Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

17 hours ago

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon -- Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

23 hours ago

Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests -- Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for a fifth day.

11 hours ago

India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it -- Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

7 hours ago

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs -- A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

8 hours ago

We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda -- "Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.

8 hours ago

Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans -- The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.

8 hours ago

Artemis II mission was a triumph - now comes the hard part -- The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

1 day ago

How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia -- The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.

5 hours ago

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston -- The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

10 hours ago

Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks -- BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

21 hours ago

Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein' -- Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.

2 days ago

Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space -- The BBC's Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.

3 days ago

Police clear protesters from Dublin's O'Connell Street -- A cabinet meeting will be held on Sunday where an update on ongoing fuel crisis talks will be given.

1 hour ago

'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine -- Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

3 hours ago

Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files -- Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.

7 hours ago

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon -- BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

8 hours ago