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08/04/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
08/04/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
08/04/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
A BBC investigation uncovers devastating side effects of a class of prescription drugs.
08/04/2026 04:01 GMT
US and Iran agree to a conditional two-week ceasefire
Donald Trump says he agrees on condition that shipping can pass the Strait of Hormuz.
08/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
An update from US Defence Secretary and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
08/04/2026 13:01 GMT
US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
Both sides have claimed victory and Iran says it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Israel strikes Lebanon despite Iran ceasefire
Israel insists Lebanon is not covered by America's ceasefire deal with Iran.
08/04/2026 20:01 GMT
Iran threatens response if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue
Israel and US say Lebanon is not included in a ceasefire deal with Iran
Can the US-Iran truce survive?
Both Iran and the US declare victory as the ceasefire approaches its 24th hour
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
