BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident April 26, 2026 The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Read more
Mali defence minister killed in rebel attacks, reports say April 26, 2026 A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country. Read more
Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution? April 26, 2026 The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise. Read more
Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end' April 25, 2026 More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in. Read more
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust April 25, 2026 The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC. Read more
Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain April 25, 2026 An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war. Read more
Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community April 25, 2026 The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road. Read more