Altered photo rekindles baseless trans conspiracy theory surrounding Michelle Obama
For several years, the former first lady has been the subject of conspiracy theories about her gender identity.
Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes
Here’s what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.
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.
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.
Bridesmaids, Baby Yoda and ballet bites back – the bits of the Oscars you might have missed
One Battle After Another led the night, taking six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best supporting actor.
Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis
Tokyo’s move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved
President announces Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.
Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment
Thousands face worsening illness after closure of key crossing halts medical evacuations.
Women with endometriosis face ‘systemic misogyny’
Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.
‘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.
How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.