BBC World China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation 1 May 2026 at 00:02 The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
BBC World Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition 30 April 2026 at 23:44 It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
BBC World Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder 30 April 2026 at 22:46 There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
BBC World Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence 30 April 2026 at 21:46 The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
BBC World US House votes to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement 30 April 2026 at 20:53 The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.
BBC World Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists 30 April 2026 at 20:34 Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
BBC World Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies 30 April 2026 at 20:15 His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
BBC World Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants 30 April 2026 at 19:50 Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
BBC World US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations 30 April 2026 at 20:33 The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.
BBC World Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire 30 April 2026 at 20:14 At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
BBC World Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants 30 April 2026 at 19:50 Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
BBC World Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says 30 April 2026 at 16:38 The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.