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Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised. Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated in situ …

Apr 19, 2026

Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised. Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated in situ …

Apr 19, 2026

Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues

Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries. Why do gray whales keep dying in San Francisco's waters? Copyright current_year BBC. All …

Apr 19, 2026

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening". Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say Copyright current_year BBC. …

Apr 19, 2026

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening". Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say Copyright current_year BBC. …

Apr 19, 2026

Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York

The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. …

Apr 19, 2026

Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions …

Apr 19, 2026

Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions …

Apr 19, 2026

Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …

Apr 19, 2026

Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses". Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard Copyright current_year …

Apr 19, 2026

Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses". Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard Copyright current_year …

Apr 19, 2026

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president. Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump Watch: 'Not in my …

Apr 19, 2026

Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to 'fight' war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week. Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to 'fight' …

Apr 19, 2026

Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week. Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight …

Apr 19, 2026

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago. Sudanese band Aswat Almadina on playing on …

Apr 19, 2026

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some. Was Harry and Meghan's Australia trip a success? Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …

Apr 19, 2026

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some. Was Harry and Meghan's Australia trip a success? Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …

Apr 19, 2026

'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026

Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps. 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend …

Apr 19, 2026

Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting

The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024. Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …

Apr 19, 2026

Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded

Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away. Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear …

Apr 19, 2026