Big big news 5

With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c209jxv77rjo

The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq80x0z2evvo

Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c62jdjw09rgo

A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9gz5edzko

The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7v3jj5xy9o

The ambulance team came under fire last Sunday in what Hamas said was an Israeli military attack. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkxm1rg6k1o

India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c204q6n0lzvo

Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US President's reciprocal tariffs the answer? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04z0ydvql2o

Officials said it was unclear how many people were onboard the plane, but the local fire chief has said that no one survived. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3evj8w8vy1o

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q1j0415kdo

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyj4r3v124o

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect". source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr525e49m2do

The government faces the unenviable prospect of being the first which fails to win a second term in almost 100 years. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3d883k1rx5o

As the nation prepares to head to the polls on 3 May, here's a guide to its electoral system and what to watch. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c626e935llwo

Fighting in a mineral-rich region of central Africa proves a quandary for Chinese business interests. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c234j4yj3klo

China has failed to qualify for the last five World Cups - and once again, their chances look unlikely. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8vp2e7p64o

We unpick excerpts from a group chat by high-ranking US security officials about an air strike on Yemen. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0q5r7ggnlo

This is the gravest crisis for Western security since the end of World War Two. So which nations will step forward as the new world order emerges? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2er9j83x0zo

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c89ynj20p9po

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at the targeting of press freedom by the Turkish government, as protests in the country continue. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/crmjy73jy9jo

India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4nkxv4e4po

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3y046q91no

Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture". source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62zm4eqvp7o

The man allegedly swallowed two pairs of earrings worth $769,500 (£597,000) hoping to avoid being charged with theft. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrdvy4pvpeo

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c89ynj20p9po

A bird flu epidemic has caused egg prices to soar, and projections show they could rise by 41 percent this year. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c743g135vj9o

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx281dlxll2o

Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y06pygdj7o

The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd65p1pv8pdo

The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07zpmzxln1o

The judge has given the government until Friday to provide an update from someone directly involved in the discussions. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wp20zn97jo

Artem Kariakin and his unit would regularly cross into Russia - until last week. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdeljxzrl7ko

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz61vwjel2zo

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz032xjyyzyo

More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz9n2vp8794o

Some adore Bidzina Ivanishvili for defending Georgian traditions. Others see him as a Russian ally. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vzqgq5139o

"Every shot fired by the Houthis" will be blamed on Iran, Trump says as the US escalates attacks on Yemen. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyd2l17ygpo

Mark Carney will be hoping to achieve solid support during his first overseas trip as prime minister. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c798je778n4o

The US said it launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedle6je601o

A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynd24rnngo

Campaigners in St Louis want support for those who claim to have become ill due to research into the atomic bomb. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2e7011n03vo

The spacecraft will arrive at the International Space Station this weekend and is meant to return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cgj5zgg48zno

The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth two days after the new crew arrive. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8y62jrwgwo

Residents allege terror and rape by retreating RSF fighters as the army makes gains in the capital. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyg8x8v33ko

Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c984pnedd6do

The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the crisis. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8l00l4rejo

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy5n937105po

Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvemz7gmgzo

Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4vp9wg99yo

The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv419jp3v9o

China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8jqj393eo

Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly820v99ppo

Mahmoud Khalil was at his college accommodation when immigration officials detained him, says his attorney. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q1pl1eldno

Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrnyde158po

The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy87vg38dnpo

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czdn0zq7n0zo

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp06n0d8eo

Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gjjrzm54o

Brad Sigmon, who battered his ex-girlfriend's parents to death, spoke of "love and apology" in his last statement. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j0me0jzwko

The Oscar-winning actor, 95, died from coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer's disease listed as a contributing factor. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89ydyjewjlo

Pretoria refuses to respond directly to the latest criticism of the country from President Trump. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9w51pjzpo

As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c981w6zexj2o

'Huge reinforcements' are heading to the coastal province city of Jableh following reports of deadly clashes. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrxkm2evnlo

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau's clear tensions are a stark contrast to the Mexican leader's approach to the White House. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q1l398wz3o

The 88-year-old had not been seen or heard by the public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cd65nl7n6y9o

One in five Indian households invest in the stock market, but the recent crash has left investors anxious. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7vlezv05no

It remains unclear if the pause on intelligence sharing is partial or complete, and how long it will remain in effect. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygxvvrd8do

US-based investment company BlackRock will buy two ports after Donald Trump's increased interest in taking back control of the key shipping route. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzlk259g2o

India faces a crucial choice in modernising its air force. But is a cutting-edge US fighter jet the answer? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjyyd7nw1zo

Speaking to reporters after a summit of European leaders in London, Ukrainian President Zelensky reflects on the public White House showdown. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvg1v97rr8qo

Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the BBC he is "aware of everything" after European summit in London. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c24199l47d2o

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqjrnjvrv4o