Monday, May 04, 2026 4:21 PM ET
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Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship -- The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established. -- Africa1 hour ago
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own' -- The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman. -- US & Canada3 hours ago
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed -- Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.2 hours ago
Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say -- The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.2 hours ago
Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers -- West Bengal's verdict could reshape not just the state's politics, but the future trajectory of Modi's BJP.8 hours ago
Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter -- Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.15 hours ago
GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay -- GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.3 hours ago
BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers -- Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.7 hours ago
Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme -- Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.8 hours ago
Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow -- More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.1 day ago
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.1 day ago
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) -- The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".1 day ago
Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing -- Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.2 hours ago
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert -- Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.1 day ago
How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic -- BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.1 day ago
New CCTV footage appears to shows when shots were fired at Washington press dinner -- The video was released after claims that a secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.3 days ago
Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations -- Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to cover the event and threatened a massive strike on central Kyiv if it were disrupted.1 hour ago
Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig -- A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.1 hour ago
UAE accuses Iran of renewed drone and missile attacks -- A large fire has broken out at the key Emirati oil port of Fujairah, which lies beyond the largely-blocked Strait of Hormuz.2 hours ago
One injured after plane hits truck while landing in Newark -- The Boeing 767, operating a flight from Venice, Italy, landed safely with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew on board.11 hours ago
Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire -- The health ministry says 77 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon since Thursday.6 hours ago
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest -- The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.3 hours ago
Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations -- They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.3 hours ago