Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills – Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war’s costs. Read More
After Iran talks falter, the big question is ‘what happens next?’
Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC’s Lyse Doucet. Read More
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation’s forces would respond “symmetrically” to Russian attacks. Read More
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never. Read More
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians. Read More
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
The incident occurred at a “tourist event attended by many young people”, Haiti’s prime minister says. Read More
Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California’s governor race, firmly denies the accusations. Read More
‘We need real peace’: Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce. Read More
Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump’s former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files. Read More
Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood. Read More