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
Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year? April 24, 2026 Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April. Read more
Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage' April 23, 2026 Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night. Read more
US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says April 23, 2026 Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding. Read more
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks April 22, 2026 The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension. Read more