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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'Fri 17th Apr 2026 22:41 BST
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remainFri 17th Apr 2026 15:31 BST
Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain

The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic commentsFri 17th Apr 2026 19:19 BST
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in picturesFri 17th Apr 2026 19:25 BST
Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in DubaiFri 17th Apr 2026 18:48 BST
Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South AfricaFri 17th Apr 2026 17:17 BST
Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

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