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".
BBC World Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship 4 May 2026 at 04:46 The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
BBC World Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal 3 May 2026 at 20:25 The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.
BBC World Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say 3 May 2026 at 17:27 A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident, according to authorities.