Archive — World — April 2026
The full news archive — filter by category, browse by page. · 1,045 stories
All
Aug 2026 2676
Jul 2026 2053
Jun 2026 1908
May 2026 2873
Apr 2026 1870
Mar 2026 8
Feb 2026 3
Jan 2026 1
World
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
World
Ceasefire at risk as Pakistan and Afghanistan report cross-border attacks
The strikes were the first since the two agreed to halt the violence at peace talks last month.
World
Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.
World
Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on stri
World
Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian
'Kimmel should be immediately fired,' Donald Trump says amid backlash over joke likening first lady to expectant widow.
World
Analysis: Bennett-Lapid alliance attempt to unseat Israel’s Netanyahu
Bennett and Lapid join forces again in a renewed bid for power that will, analysts warn, mean little for Palestinians.
World
Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia
Hijacking reported as maritime traffic is diverted towards Africa while Strait of Hormuz is essentially closed.
World
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
World
Will the Iran war push millions back into poverty?
US-Israel war on Iran drives up fuel and food costs, putting 32.5 million people at risk of poverty worldwide.
World
What does the US dinner shooting mean for Trump?
At a dinner for White House correspondents, gunshots spark chaos, scrutiny, and fresh questions over Trump’s security.
World
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
World
DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines
US hopes to secure access to critical minerals as DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of areas with reserves.
World
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
World
Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund
The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.
World
Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in
Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.
World
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
World
Germany’s Merz says US has no strategy in Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran.
World
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
World
Timeline: How Mali went from democracy beacon to instability
Mali has been reeling from one political or security crisis to another since 2012.
World
Plane crashes near South Sudan’s Juba, killing all 14 on board
Preliminary reports indicate Cessna aircraft may have crashed due to bad weather conditions that caused low visibility.
World
Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury in November: Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that Joshua and Fury have inked a deal for a heavyweight boxing showdown later this year.
World
Lebanon Latest: Israel’s deadly attacks amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon as ceasefire falters, killing at least 14 and forcing new displacement.
World
Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?
Armed groups with differing ideologies have launched coordinated attacks across Mali. Can they remain united?
World
NPT summit: Can nuclear pact survive US-Israel war on Iran?
Analysts say a review conference is unlikely to halt nuclear powers from continuing to flout the treaty's rules.
Page 6 / 44