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Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 14:56
Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.

Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 14:20
English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.

Are insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements?

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 14:14
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 14:09
Gabriel pushed his head towards Erling Haaland's face yet escaped with only a booking. Why did the VAR not intervene for a red card?

F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' for changes

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 14:09
F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 14:03
Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.

Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 13:27
Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 12:19
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

Woman, 86, convicted after getting one letter wrong on car insurance form

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 11:13
The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.

Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to last

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 10:46
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 09:29
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 08:46
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Travelodge 'extremely sorry' for giving stranger key to couple's room

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 07:05
Woman says she was left feeling shaken and believes the chain needs to do more to improve security.

Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 07:00
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.

Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 01:19
Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?

India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 01:12
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

Lun, 20/04/2026 - 01:07
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

Dom, 19/04/2026 - 23:09
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?

Dom, 19/04/2026 - 14:32
Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, says Lammy

Dom, 19/04/2026 - 09:25
The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.