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Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters
Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:01:15 +0000
Mali: Explosions, gunfire rock main military camp near capital
Mali's army said unidentified "terrorist" groups had attacked several positions in the capital and elsewhere in the country.
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Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression
Tunisian authorities have ordered one of Africa's oldest rights groups to cease its activities for a month. The move comes as critics say the country is moving toward authoritarian rule.
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The rising cost of fertilizer and fuel prices is pushing some farmers to the brink
In the Mississippi Delta, a crucial agricultural region, farmers say their patience is wearing thin. Reeling from the effects of tariffs, they must now also navigate rising fertilizer and fuel costs.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:28:09 GMT
Opinion: A lesson in humanity at the Boston Marathon
Two runners in this week's Boston Marathon stopped to help a racer who had collapsed just short of the finish line. NPR's Scott Simon says their generosity is its own kind of "personal best."
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:29:52 GMT
Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo
Discussions reportedly come after Trump’s decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the US The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who helped US forces during the war in Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a non-profit confirmed on Tuesday. The resettlement talks, first reported by the New York Times , come after Donald Trump’s decision to stop an initiative that allowed Afghans who assisted US war efforts to apply to resettle in the US. Continue reading...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:26:37 GMT
Germany news: Ships to head to Med for possible Hormuz role
German Defense Minister Pistorius has said German naval ships will deploy to the Mediterranean. Berlin has pledged support in the Strait of Hormuz, post-war. DW has more.
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Some Planned Parenthood clinics are using Botox to smooth over federal cuts
After President Trump and Congress cut certain Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood in last year's budget, some clinics have started offering aesthetic services, including Botox, to stay afloat.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400
Japan: Raging wildfires cause mass evacuations
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling two blazes in northern Japan, with some 3,000 people urged to leave their homes. The fires come as the country's winters become increasingly dry.
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Iran War Live Updates: Witkoff and Kushner to Travel to Pakistan for Talks on Iran
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:48:50 +0000
Two children die in house fire in Wolverhampton
Two other children and a woman were already out of the house before emergency services arrived.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:10:21 GMT
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:28:09 GMT
Roland-Garros: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz forced to withdraw
Following his defeat in the Monte Carlo final against Jannik Sinner and his withdrawal from the Rome Masters 1000, the uncertainty surrounding two-time defending Paris Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz's participation in this year's tournament has continued for several weeks. Ultimately, he has decided not to defend his title, citing an injury to his right wrist.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:26:42 GMT
The King faces biggest test of his reign as he heads to visit Trump
The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:36:58 GMT
Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?
Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:05:14 GMT
Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression
Tunisian authorities have ordered one of Africa's oldest rights groups to cease its activities for a month. The move comes as critics say the country is moving toward authoritarian rule.
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FLA claims attacks on Malian capital
The army in junta-ruled Mali said on Saturday it was battling what it called “terrorist groups” that launched surprise attacks around the capital Bamako and other parts of the West African nation. The attacks were claimed by the Azawad Liberation Front, a separatist group that has been fighting the Malian army for more than a decade. FRANCE 24 journalist Justice Baidoo reported that the FLA has largely been confined to northern Mali in recent years.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:50:31 GMT
Tensions flare in heated I'm A Celebrity live final
Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:33:37 GMT
India news: Raghav Chadha, 6 other AAP MPs join BJP
The exit of seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs has dented the party's strength in the upper house of parliament, sparking fears of political instability. DW has more.
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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:07:40 GMT
Elections in West Bank provide 'credibility to Palestinian sovereignty', expert says
Local elections are being held in the West Bank and parts of Gaza on Saturday. The vote will determine the makeup of local councils tasked with overseeing water, roads, and electricity. Bertrand Besancenot, former French ambassador to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, said the vote would provide “credibility to Palestinian sovereignty” if voter turnout is high.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:47:29 GMT
Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and Northern Mali
Gunmen launched a wave of coordinated assaults across Mali early Saturday, striking the capital Bamako as well as key northern cities including Kidal and Gao. FRANCE 24's Justice Baidoo reports.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:26:16 GMT
Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks
Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:35:21 -0400
Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:28 GMT
Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds
Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024 Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not only by political forces but also by floods, wildfires and extreme weather. At least 94 elections and referendums across 52 countries have been disrupted by climate-related impacts over the last two decades, researchers found. Continue reading...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:09 GMT
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport
Commercial flights begin for the first time since the conflict with the US and Israel began about two months ago.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:58:53 +0000
‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition
A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical disease The “astonishing” discovery of a new bacteria could open the door to better ways to prevent, detect and treat a fatal and disfiguring childhood disease, researchers hope. Noma, which is fatal in 90% of cases without treatment , begins as a sore on the gums but goes on to destroy the tissues of the mouth and face. Continue reading...
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:41 GMT
British woman died in Ghana trying to recoup money from scammers, inquest told
Janet Fordham died in crash after travelling to see man who claimed he would help to recover money from earlier scams A British woman who was scammed out of up to £1m in a string of so-called romance frauds died in a road crash after travelling to west Africa to try to recoup some of her lost fortune, an inquest in Devon has heard. Janet Fordham was cheated of her life savings and her home over a period of five years by fraudsters apparently based in the UK, Germany, the US and Ghana, the inquest in Exeter was told. Continue reading...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:13:00 GMT
Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:10:51 GMT
South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf
The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:23:36 GMT
Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:07:54 GMT
Zelenskyy ready to hold Ukraine-Russia talks in Azerbaijan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is ready to hold talks with Russia in Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed several people across Ukraine.
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A rumour, a lynching in India and a long wait for justice
A court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men falsely accused of kidnapping children.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:52 GMT
Mali: Explosions, gunfire rock main military camp near capital
Mali's army said unidentified "terrorist" groups had attacked several positions in the capital and elsewhere in the country.
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Trump attends White House Correspondents' Dinner for first time as president
President Donald Trump, famous for his clashes with reporters and denunciations of the “fake news” media, will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday – his first time as president. Every year since its inception, the WHCA has invited the sitting president to its annual celebration of press freedom. Except for Trump, all have attended at some point during their presidencies.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:35:57 GMT
Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:10:51 GMT
China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:25:16 GMT
India news: Raghav Chadha, 6 other AAP MPs join BJP
The exit of seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs has dented the party's strength in the upper house of parliament, sparking fears of political instability. DW has more.
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‘Scale and coordination of Mali attacks appear unprecedented’
Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:40:53 +0000
Japan: Raging wildfires cause mass evacuations
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling two blazes in northern Japan, with some 3,000 people urged to leave their homes. The fires come as the country's winters become increasingly dry.
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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occured Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox An American millionaire big-game hunter has died after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon. Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting yellow-backed duiker, an antelope species, in the central African country of Gabon when the incident occurred last Friday. While in the Lope-Okanda rainforest, he and his guide unexpectedly came across five female elephants accompanied by a calf. Continue reading...
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:09:03 GMT
Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:52:27 GMT
Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north of the country in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:21:03 GMT
Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:04:29 GMT
British conwoman who claimed to be royalty hit with new charges in Singapore
Dionne Marie Hanna, 85, is accused of duping more than two dozen people - including her own son.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:26:25 GMT
Germany news: Ships to head to Med for possible Hormuz role
German Defense Minister Pistorius has said German naval ships will deploy to the Mediterranean. Berlin has pledged support in the Strait of Hormuz, post-war. DW has more.
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Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before fatal Canada shooting
OpenAI said the company had identified an account using abuse-detection efforts, but determined at the time it didn’t meet threshold for legal referral The head of OpenAI has written a letter apologizing that his company didn’t alert law enforcement about the online behavior of a person who shot and killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. In the letter posted on Friday, Sam Altman expressed his deepest condolences to the entire community. Continue reading...
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:13:21 GMT
DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight
Critics say the proposed rule to let the DOJ step into state bar investigations could weaken one of the last independent checks on government lawyers.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400
Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status
Three appellate immigration judges sided with Department of Homeland Security lawyers who appealed a decision from Immigration Judge Michael Pleters terminating removal proceedings for DACA recipient Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400
Woman trapped in poo for three hours after outback toilet collapses
The woman got stuck waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it gave way.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:39:02 GMT
Zelenskyy ready to hold Ukraine-Russia talks in Azerbaijan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is ready to hold talks with Russia in Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed several people across Ukraine.
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Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon
An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:32:30 +0000
Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It
With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:46:15 +0000
Armed groups stage simultaneous attacks across Mali
Armed groups have attacked Mali’s capital, its main airport, and several locations across the country.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:29 +0000
Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:54:24 GMT
Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:13:04 GMT
Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past
The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:28 +0000
The Elite ‘Doctors’ Who Care for Mount Everest
Glacial ice has sealed the gateway to Everest’s summit, keeping hundreds of climbers from reaching the top. “Icefall doctors” are on the case.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:48:37 +0000
Iran’s Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control
The tools and techniques behind Iran’s push in the battle of narratives.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:13:07 +0000
Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine
The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:29:37 GMT
Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone
This is it.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:41:00 GMT
Flights resume at Tehran airport as US-Iran ceasefire holds
International flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, after weeks of disruption by the war
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:23:27 +0000
The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:32:18 +0000
Elections in West Bank: ‘Barometer’ on Palestinian public opinion
Palestinians on Saturday cast ballots in tents and damaged buildings in Deir al-Balah, marking the first local election in part of Gaza Strip in over 20 years. With Hamas affiliated candidates on the list of candidates, the vote serves as a "barometer" on Palestinian public opinion, said Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:38:05 GMT