Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop
16 April 2025 at 13:50
Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away.
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Today — 16 April 2025BBC World News
Newly released body cam footage from Gene Hackman's home
16 April 2025 at 08:31
The Oscar-winning actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both died of natural causes about a week apart in February.
US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications
16 April 2025 at 14:39
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.
US judge says Trump administration could be in contempt over deportation flights
16 April 2025 at 12:04
The US government is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of 200 individuals to El Salvador.
Israeli troops will remain in Gaza 'security zones' after war, minister says
16 April 2025 at 11:23
Israel Katz said Israel would continue its six-week blockade of all supplies, despite the UN warning of "devastating" consequences.
German doctor charged with murder of 15 patients
16 April 2025 at 02:59
The suspect, 40, is accused of setting fire to the homes of some of his alleged victims to cover his tracks.
New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
15 April 2025 at 18:45
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
Viral videos claim luxury bags are made in China, is it true?
16 April 2025 at 10:07
BBC Verify's Jake Horton looks into the truth behind the claims, and what we know about how luxury goods are made.
US government sues Maine over refusing to ban transgender athletes
16 April 2025 at 09:14
The suit comes after a public spat between the state's governor and Donald Trump over transgender women competing in sports.
US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO
16 April 2025 at 08:03
The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.
EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns
16 April 2025 at 07:48
Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked.
Watch: Moment police discover bodies of Gene Hackman and wife in home
16 April 2025 at 08:31
The Oscar-winning actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both died of natural causes about a week apart in February.
WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty
16 April 2025 at 05:40
The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.
Abducted US pastor freed in South Africa after deadly shoot-out
16 April 2025 at 00:36
Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.
Biden attacks Trump in first speech since leaving White House
15 April 2025 at 23:46
The ex-president uses the speech to criticise the Trump administration's cuts to the welfare agency.
Trump administration seeks criminal prosecution of New York attorney general
16 April 2025 at 08:24
Federal housing officials accused Letitia James, who won a real estate case against Trump in 2023, of mortgage fraud.
Detained activist suspected US immigration interview was a trap
16 April 2025 at 07:41
Mohsen Mahdawi, a former protest leader, was arrested after showing up to the appointment in Vermont.
Millions watch as Swedish elk begin annual migration
16 April 2025 at 07:59
Millions of people have tuned in to watch moose on the move in northern Sweden over the past six years.
Nvidia shares plunge amid $5.5bn hit over export rules to China
16 April 2025 at 07:09
The chip manufacturing giant will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.
French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions
16 April 2025 at 04:20
France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.
