‘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.
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Call centre accused of ‘evil’ curbs on toilet breaks for staff
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DA’s new vibe shift: from fighting back to helping out
Party admits that relentlessly slamming ANC is wrong approach when it is part of national government itself
Tanker bonanza: RDP homeowner receives R95m Tshwane water payment
In the latest twist in the metro’s water-tanker scandal, a Soshanguve woman with no tankers to her name has emerged as a big winner – raising questions about fronting
Iran chose ‘not to accept our terms’, Vance says after negotiations
The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Juddering McIlroy simply can’t stop riding Masters rollercoaster
Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National.
Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.
Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK
BBC Radio 5 Live’s Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May’s elections.
Golden eagles’ return to English skies gets government backing
The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
Scottish election 2026: How tax and welfare are shaping the vote
In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.
What will the Southport Inquiry tell us and what are next steps?
The public inquiry was set up following a knife attack which led to the deaths of three young girls.
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.
Balamory is back – Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect
The cast of the Balamory reboot coming soon to our screens say it’s a ‘love letter to the original’ children’s TV hit.
I’ve been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the “very real frustrations” of women complaining about side effects.
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.
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.
Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
The UK government believes the rise of China’s car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.
Fury dominates Makhmudov and calls out Joshua next
Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua.
Fortune favours the brave – will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?
Liverpool’s 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham – will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?
IN PICTURES: Artemis II Orion capsule splashes down off San Diego after a historic crewed lunar
The Artemis II Orion capsule returned to Earth on April 10, 2026, completing NASA’s first crewed journey around the Moon in more than half a century and marking a major milestone in the next era of human space exploration.