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Targeted attacks on Colombian security forces leave 27 dead in two weeks

The government says armed illegal group are launching deadly revenge attacks on the security forces. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cUV75x

Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's 100 days speech fact-checked

BBC Verify has looked into some of the claims made by the US president during his speech in Michigan. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42JpG9m

Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting

The arrest comes after three people, all reportedly under the age of 20, were shot dead in a hair salon. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Gu0WKU

Trial begins for Australian woman accused of cooking fatal mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives' deaths, but will argue they were a "terrible accident". from BBC News https://bbc.in/437Kzwo

How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout

However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cWUuIL

Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70

The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned. from BBC News https://bbc.in/437wEXe

Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible

Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Gq30DV

Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

The community is reeling after 11 were killed and dozens injured by a car ramming attack on a street event. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3EKYGOV

Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks

Police make 25 arrests so far as officers target Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and, the city of Lyon. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lR6P4W

Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats

Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must "stand together" with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3EH8UzN

Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea

State media releases pictures of five coastguard officials stood on the strategic reef with a Chinese flag. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jKppKi

Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44

The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4317IR8

Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains why it's so difficult to guess who will be the next Pope. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jqf4mV

Watch: How the Vatican said goodbye to Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gather in Rome to pay tribute to the late pontiff. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Gtcu19

Woman jailed for 14 years in Brazil after 'lipstick coup'

The Bolsonaro supporter, who drew in lipstick on a statue during riots, has been jailed for taking part in an alleged coup from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Gqhi7r

At least 500 injured in large explosion at Iran port

Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iSAxUR

Zelensky and Trump meet before Pope's funeral

The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3S7wUPG

China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs

China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42V6y8O

Trump to meet Atlantic editor who was added to secret Signal chat

A month earlier, Mr Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal group discussing an upcoming Houthi attack. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cXsZ1G

Watch: How previous Popes were laid to rest

From Pius XII to Benedict XVI, the BBC looks back at video from papal funerals since 1958. from BBC News https://bbc.in/448yTdZ

Pope mourners queue for 'chance to say goodbye'

Pope Francis will remain lying in an open coffin until his funeral on Saturday from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Rw9Gm4

DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks

Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42GIrKK

Why RFK Jr wants American cereal to be more Canadian

The US health secretary on Tuesday announced the country would ban eight commonly used artificial food dyes, some found in breakfast cereals. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4itGHug

Nine killed in Russian attack on Ukraine bus

At least 30 were injured in the city of Marhanets in central-south Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44zTPdW

Trump says he has 'no intention of firing' Fed boss

The US president also voiced optimism that trade relations with China could be improved, and tariffs lowered. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Y7Yujq

Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel

Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jJ63Fx

Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44zzFAE

Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom

US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YHL9hI

Pope Francis' last public appearance on Easter Sunday

The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jIbIf4

Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lLibYy

Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya

The child was snatched from a residential compound on a ranch next to Nairobi National Park, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RXOZ2x

DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4im3gAP

Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness

Pope Francis, who has been recovering after his release from hospital, appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44wApXg

Watch: Celebrations usher in the dawn of Easter Sunday

The most important date in the Christian calendar is being marked around the world. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YHY6rV

Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake

The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43Wi1a8

Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast

Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jpRKWM

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jF148M

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jIRsKj

Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jrsmQ4

Bluey's mum actor: My voice never gets recognised

BBC Newsround's presenter Ricky Boleto speaks to the voice actor who plays Bluey's mum, Chilli. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Ro7o8x

Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cEkVTi

Reboot of disaster-hit Fyre Festival postponed, US media reports

The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cBKW5H

Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die of yellow fever

Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated before travelling to risk areas for Easter. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RmTHa4

Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cBp6zh

Could this faraway world be home to life?

Researchers studying planet K2-18b's atmosphere have detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only produced by simple organisms. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RUg4ng

Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42y7foi

Watch: Biden attacks Trump in first speech since leaving White House

The former US president says his successor has "done so much damage and so much destruction" in his first days in office. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42e4KIM

US pastor taken during church service in South Africa found after shoot-out

Three people have died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RQREuU

Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus

The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jyLlIn

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42JPp2J

French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks

Vehicles were set on fire in prison car parks outside several prisons across the country. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3EjnqxC

Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials

France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cz0ZRB

Gaza medic missing since deadly attack being detained by Israel, Red Cross says

Asaad al-Nassasra has been missing since Israeli troops killed 15 other emergency workers in south Gaza three weeks ago. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4icapUj

Two British tourists drown near Great Barrier Reef

The men were found by a rescue helicopter, as was an Australian who is being treated in hospital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cCFeAC

'Pretty diabolical' - What Australians think of the housing crisis this election

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's housing crisis and what they'd like to see politicians to do help. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iaHBLX

At least 32 people killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy

Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42cEvm3

Peruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal

President Dina Boluarte faced allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3G8mBZ6

Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ixtzo5

Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43RpBTA

Menendez brothers 'have exemplified growth and healing,' cousin says

The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lxoq1W

Nuclear talks between US and Iran begin in Oman

It is the highest level of talks since Trump's first term in office, but it's not clear if the two sides will sit in the same room. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3E3SwJC

Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cpA2Qc

Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS

The US actor, who was also in Grey's Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3EgOJbP

'We collected his body instead of celebrating Eid,' says mother of Gaza medic killed by Israel

The mother of a Palestinian killed in an IDF attack on emergency vehicles tells the BBC of her loss. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3EiuxGr

Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4joHLjR

New Zealand rejects rights bill after widespread outrage

The controversial Treaty Principles Bill had sought to reinterpret the country's founding document. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jpnQkT

Watch: Why US markets skyrocketed after Trump tariffs pause

The S&P 500 index soared 9.5% in the biggest one-day rally since 2008, following days of turmoil sparked by the tariffs. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42tELff

Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home

Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43LnOPO

Nursing home fire in China kills 20 people

Authorities have detained the person in charge of the facility as they investigate the cause of the fire. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Ypuwax

Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts

Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iWfIbF

Inquiry after Indian man filmed giving water to cheetahs

The footage shows a female cheetah and her four cubs walk up to the pan and start drinking from it. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RCSTxA

Is the US heading for a recession? Three warning signs to watch

Michelle Fleury explains the factors to watch in the economy after President Trump’s tariff announcements. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FUgE1Q

Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires

The UN received reports that Myanmar's military had conducted attacks, while the military accused rebels of the same. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i9TC4q

US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals

A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43JeRqe

Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?

Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RCyZCZ

Tariffs: Why is there a 'bloodbath' on Asian markets?

Major stock indexes from Shanghai to Tokyo and Sydney to Hong Kong plunged when they opened on Monday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3R6ahuE

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XQdCSm

Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital

The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4clwrmb

Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US

High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41YCjOW

Iranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctic cruise

President says trip by Shahram Dabiri, the vice-president for parliamentary affairs, was "indefensible" while Iran's economy suffers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jjCxWw

Video casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The video was published by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), which said it was obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed. from BBC News https://bbc.in/421HkGv

Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Ek7V8t

Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3G0S7b7

Are Trump's Asia tariffs a 'full-frontal assault' on China?

There were five Asian nations in the 10 countries and territories hit with the highest tariffs. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Y9GBAr

US tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance

A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders". from BBC News https://bbc.in/3FV5qdl

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in court over tax charges

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Y5akeb

Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop. from BBC News https://bbc.in/447kA9j

Election rumours swirl in Ukraine – could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?

A nationwide vote would be difficult, but some say there are good reasons to hold one soon. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RucJuY

Three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut - Lebanon health ministry

The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4458sWk

Cars carried away as flash flooding hits Greek island

Heavy rain on the Greek island of Paros saw cars and debris swept through the streets. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ldiUkH