Monday, April 20, 2026 9:49 PM ET
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Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran - The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week. 4 hrs ago - World16 minutes ago
Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook -- John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman. -- Technology16 minutes ago
What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US -- The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said. -- BBC Verify5 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. -- Latin America24 minutes ago
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized -- Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.18 hours ago
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' -- The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.1 hour 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".5 hours ago
More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo -- The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.9 hours ago
Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop -- The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.5 hours 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.4 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.12 hours 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
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? -- Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.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.5 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.13 hours 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 .9 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.17 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.3 hours ago
'Every parent's nightmare' - What we learned from the charges against D4vd -- BBC's Shaimaa Khalil reports from Los Angeles as singer David Burke pleads not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.1 hour ago
Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as US labour secretary -- Lori Chavez-Deremer's tenure leading the department was overshadowed by allegations of wrongdoing.4 hours ago
Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon -- The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.11 hours ago