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US and China hold trade talks in Switzerland
The trade war between the world's two biggest economies China and the USA, could be easing. European Centre for International Political Economy's David Henig spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Russia offers Ukraine surprise ceasefire deal
There's been a cautious response from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after a surprise late-night offer of ceasefire talks from Russia. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ceasefire holding between India and Pakistan
The Pakistan/India ceasefire appears to be holding, Anas Mallick reports from Islamabad Audio
Ukraine demands ceasefire before direct peace talks with Russi
Russia has offered direct peace talks with Ukraine, but Ukraine wants a ceasefire first, Anita Purcell-Sjölund joins us from Sweden Audio
How dictators are teaming up to undermine democracy
How today's dictators are forging powerful global alliances to weaken democracies from the inside out. Audio
Chimp's drumming suggests music may predate humans
Research finds chimpanzees drum with non-random rhythms, with two subspecies living on opposite sides of Africa having their own signature styles.
Military offensive launched against India, Pakistan says
At least 48 have been killed in clashes since Wednesday, according to estimates from both sides.
Trump considering suspending right to court challenge for detainees
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller says it's an option the administration are "actively looking at".
Soviet-era spacecraft due to crash back to Earth
The spacecraft failed to reach Venus and has been lost in space for more than 50 years, but could crash back to Earth on 10 May.
US mayor arrested while trying to enter immigration detention centre
A Trump official said he "committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings", which the mayor's office denied.
Diana Prazac: Going pound for pound with the doubters
Retired Australian professional boxer Diana Prazak stepped into a boxing ring for the first time age 27, having been told she'd never make it, and to forget boxing as a career. Audio
AI avatar of man shot dead in road-rage incident appears in US court
"It is a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances," the avatar said. "In another life, we probably could have been friends."
US considers offering Greenland 'free association' as quest for island intensifies
Under the plan, Trump would propose to Greenland's leaders that the island enter into a so-called Compact of Free Association with the United States.
UN warns of 'another Nakba'
A UN committee says world could be witnessing a mass expulsion of Palestinians.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass
The newly elected Pope said he wants the Church to be a beacon of light.
Motorbikes and towers: Elspeth Beard
Back in 1982, the broken-hearted 23-year-old Elspeth Beard set out on the solo adventure of a lifetime - clocking up 35,000 miles and becoming the first British woman to circumnavigate the globe on a… Audio, Gallery
Escalating conflict between India and Pakistan
We've seen the worst outbreak of violence in Pakistan and India in 30 years this week and Reuters is reporting that 48 people have been killed so far in the latest escalation of conflict. Audio
Blasts rock India-administered Kashmir, Amritsar as Pakistan conflict escalates
The Indian military said they were shooting down drones in the worst fighting with Pakistan in nearly three decades.
Nine Black Caps on move as Pakistan Super League shifts to UAE
Nine Black Caps are flying to the UAE amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
10 things to know about the new pope
Here's what you should know about Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.