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Matthew Sweet on an exhibition about soldiers who sought refuge in Sweden

Film-maker Akinola Davies Jnr

British Nigerian writer director Akinola Davies Jnr on his film, My Father’s Shadow

04/02/2026 01:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

How China beat the US on green energy

As Donald Trump champions oil and gas, China is racing ahead on renewable energy.

04/02/2026 02:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?

Why millions of people experience strong emotions because of climate change

Being Skepta’s Mum: Raising a rap icon

Ify Adenuga had very strict parents. As a mum she rewrote the rulebook, nurturing a star

Cuba's Mariel boatlift

In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the country for the US

04/02/2026 04:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Kennedy and Khrushchev

10. Fallout

Can war be averted? The Cuban Missile Crisis reaches its climax

Son of Libya's late dictator Gaddafi killed

Saif al- Islam Gaddafi was reportedly killed in Western Libya.

Ukraine and Russia peace talks to resume

Ukraine and Russia are to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi, under the auspices of the US.

Ukraine Russia peace talks

Ukraine and Russia resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi today.

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner: Keep kids away from social media until they are ready

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on the social media ban for under 16s

Spain's economic case for more migration

Key sectors face hiring challenges amid a strong national economy

Jimmy Carter visits Cuba

In 2002, former US President Jimmy Carter paid a controversial visit to Cuba

04/02/2026 09:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?

Why millions of people experience strong emotions because of climate change

Shepherd's eye in the sky

Bola Mosuro meets the nomadic herders feeding Africa and fighting climate change

04/02/2026 11:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

What could happen if the US strikes Iran?

The US and Iran are in talks, but Trump has threatened strikes if a deal can’t be agreed.

How searching for the missing, led me back to my roots

When a friend goes missing, Haley Omeasoo leans on her forensics skills to help.

Jimmy Carter visits Cuba

In 2002, former US President Jimmy Carter paid a controversial visit to Cuba

04/02/2026 13:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Kennedy and Khrushchev

10. Fallout

Can war be averted? The Cuban Missile Crisis reaches its climax

Ukraine and Russia meet for fresh talks

Ukraine and Russia are due to hold two more days of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner: Keep kids away from social media until they are ready

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on the social media ban for under 16s

Spain's economic case for more migration

Key sectors face hiring challenges amid a strong national economy

Wegovy maker, Novo Nordisk, warns of price squeeze

Novo Nordisk has been hit by competition and lower prices

Fallout continues from release of Epstein files

We look at the fallout around the world from the Epstein files

US, Ukraine and Russia discuss peace plan

A first day of talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States has ended

How searching for the missing, led me back to my roots

When a friend goes missing, Haley Omeasoo leans on her forensics skills to help.

Jimmy Carter visits Cuba

In 2002, former US President Jimmy Carter paid a controversial visit to Cuba

04/02/2026 19:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

2026/02/04 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.

What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?

Why millions of people experience strong emotions because of climate change

Why do some people hoard?

Claudia visits someone who describes how hoarding has taken over her life

Ukraine describes first day of talks with Russia as 'substantive'

The Ukrainian team at the negotiations with Russia describe first day as "substantive"

04/02/2026 22:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

US hosts critical minerals landmark summit

Washington is keen to secure essential supplies for electric vehicles and semiconductors

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner: Keep kids away from social media until they are ready

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on the social media ban for under 16s

Kennedy and Khrushchev

10. Fallout

Can war be averted? The Cuban Missile Crisis reaches its climax