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
Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office April 24, 2026 The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud. Read more
Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest April 24, 2026 What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan. Read more
Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia April 24, 2026 Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years. Read more