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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has emphatically stated that there is "no diplomatic crisis" with Spain, signalling a potential turning point in a relationship that has been strained for years over the historical legacy of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Her comments, made upon her arrival at the "In Defence of Democracy" summit in Barcelona on […]

A tranquil Saturday in Kyiv’s southern Holosiivskyi district was shattered by an unprecedented act of violence, leaving at least six people dead and fourteen injured, including a 12-year-old boy. The incident unfolded as a lone gunman initiated a shooting spree on a residential street before barricading himself inside a local supermarket, taking several individuals hostage. […]

BBC Arabic’s correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, observing the delicate equilibrium as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon enters its second day. The air, though quieter than the preceding weeks, still carries the heavy weight of recent conflict and an uncertain future. A palpable tension permeates the […]

Global oil markets experienced a significant downturn today following Iran’s declaration that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial shipping for the duration of the current ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran. The announcement, made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, triggered an immediate rally across major stock exchanges, […]

A seismic development has rocked the music world as D4vd, the rapidly ascendant indie-pop sensation whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenage girl whose remains were discovered in his vehicle last year. The arrest, executed on Thursday, brings a dramatic turn to a […]

Daniel Kinahan, a figure widely identified by international law enforcement agencies as a senior leader of a sprawling transnational criminal organisation, has been apprehended in Dubai. The arrest, confirmed by authorities on Wednesday, 15 April 2022, marks a significant breakthrough in the global fight against organised crime and follows years of intense scrutiny and collaborative […]

A precarious, 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, announced by US President Donald Trump, marking a significant, albeit fragile, pause in six weeks of intense cross-border hostilities. The truce commenced at midnight local time on April 17, 2026 (21:00 GMT on April 16), bringing a temporary halt to a conflict that has […]

A precarious 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States, came into effect on Thursday at 17:00 EST (21:00 GMT; midnight local time), offering a desperately needed respite after six weeks of escalating conflict that has ravaged southern Lebanon. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement, signalling a critical diplomatic breakthrough in […]

A brazen daytime bank robbery unfolded in the heart of Naples, Italy, on a recent Tuesday, culminating in a dramatic hostage rescue and an equally audacious escape by the perpetrators through a sophisticated underground tunnel system. Several armed men held approximately 25 individuals captive within a branch of Crédit Agricole, located in the bustling Piazza […]

Daniel Duggan, a 57-year-old former United States Marine pilot, is poised for extradition to the United States after Australia’s Federal Court dismissed his appeal against the move. The decision, handed down on Thursday, marks a significant legal setback for Duggan, who is wanted by Washington on allegations of illegally training Chinese military pilots. The ruling […]