Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.
Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.
TikTok and Meta risked safety to win algorithm arms race, whistleblowers say
Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.
Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit
All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.
‘A new norm’: BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC’s International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha’s Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
Oscars 2026: Here are all the moments you didn’t see on TV
Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes.
Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.
Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments
One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren’t far behind.
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way.
