Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Co-founder of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel pleads guilty
Érick Valencia Salazar was among a group of 29 alleged drug lords extradited to the US from Mexico.
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Watch: When will fuel prices go down?
The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Watch: Pro-regime Iranians gather in Tehran
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.
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Man fined after breaking into viral hippo Moo Deng's enclosure
The director of the Thai zoo where Moo Deng lives said security would be upped after the incident.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Scottish 'crime boss' extradited after Bali arrest
An alleged Scottish crime boss wanted by Spain has been extradited from Bali, Indonesian authorities have confirmed.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Greece to ban under-15s from social media from next year
Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year.
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Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Listen: Full analysis from Sky's Mark Stone
08-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
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Iran ceasefire deal a temporary win for Trump - but it comes at a cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
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Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
HMS Dragon suffers 'technical issue' as Iran war escalates
HMS Dragon, deployed to protect British air bases in Cyprus, has docked for maintenance - less than a month after leaving Portsmouth.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the French president says.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
HMS Dragon docks with 'minor technical issue' as Iran war escalates
HMS Dragon, deployed to protect British air bases in Cyprus, has docked for maintenance - less than a month after leaving Portsmouth.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
