BBC World New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape 4 May 2026 at 10:34 Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
BBC World Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations 4 May 2026 at 09:49 The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.
BBC World Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks 4 May 2026 at 09:06 There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
BBC World Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital 4 May 2026 at 08:43 The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.
BBC World European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on 3 May 2026 at 23:19 Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.
BBC World Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels 3 May 2026 at 23:07 Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.
BBC World Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains 3 May 2026 at 15:47 Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
BBC World The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer? 2 May 2026 at 23:19 President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
BBC World The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout 2 May 2026 at 23:17 Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".