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Iranian official says talks with US to end war have made progress but sides 'far' from deal

President Trump says “very good conversations” are happening with Tehran but the US won’t be “blackmailed” over the Strait of Hormuz.


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At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

17 hrs ago
Europe
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Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

3 hrs ago
Africa

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.

5 hrs ago
World

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.

45 mins ago

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

12 hrs ago
BBC InDepth

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".

3 hrs ago
Latin America

Weekend reads

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Apollo v Artemis: How Earth changed in 58 years

After the Apollo 8 crew captured the iconic Earthrise photo in 1968, Artemis astronauts have recreated the image, revealing changes to our fragile blue planet.

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10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

Moving "from the slums to the exclusive salons", Brassaï captured the brothels, gay bars and backstreets of Paris's hazy night-time in its radical inter-war years.


Best Audio of the Week

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The Global Story

The Chinese cyber-attack that could have stolen data from every American

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Global News Podcast

The Happy Pod: Filling the empty chair left by my best friend

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The Food Chain

How to eat more fibre and why you should!

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The Interface

Is the new AI model really too dangerous to release?

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Witness History

The introduction of Sharia law in Aceh, Indonesia

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The Documentary Podcast

Back to books: Sweden’s digital backlash

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Business Daily

How wrestling became big business

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The Interview

Mark Suzman, Gates Foundation: Countries should be embarrassed

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Miss Me?

Would You Fire a Horse?

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History's Heroes

Rose Heilbron QC and The Cameo Murder


Documentaries

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Inside the Rage Machine

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How to Boost Your Brain Power

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Elizabeth II: The Unseen Photos

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Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler

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Nicholas and Alexandra: The Letters

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Dictator: The Hitler Interviews

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Kingpins

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Art That Made Us

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Phil Spencer's Stately Homes

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Stuff the British Stole

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The Zero Line: Inside Russia's War


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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.

12 hrs ago
Australia
News imageA still of Jaafar Jackson wearing a red leather jacket and smiling at the camera in Michael biopic (Credit: Universal)

Michael Jackson biopic set to be a controversial hit

A new film about Michael Jackson's extraordinary but troubled life is due to open in cinemas. It's tracking to be very popular – but will it tell the full story?

1 day ago
Culture

Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard

The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.

11 hrs ago
Asia

The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

12 hrs ago
Asia
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Titanic life jacket sells big at auction

It is the only life jacket from the Titanic to be sold at auction in 114 years.

16 hrs ago
England
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Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

12 hrs ago
News imageAn illustration of T-cells dressed as detectives shining torches onto a cancer cell hiding among other healthy cells (Credit: Emmanuel Lafont)

'It felt like science fiction': The cancer therapy changing lives

After nearly 100 years of development, treatments that bolster the body's immune system to fight cancer are coming of age – and saving patients' lives.

6 days ago
Future

Editor's picks

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Mexico revives a 3,000-year-old ball game

In Mexico, a group of athletes are on a mission to revive an ancient sporting tradition.

Adventures
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The French fortress of a celibate sect

The Cathars rejected meat and procreative sex. They were persecuted as heretics, but shaped our ideas of love.

Travel
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A one-minute dive into an ancient Turkish city

Natural wonders and ancient sites: Turkish actor Ekin Koç shares tips for a perfect day in his hometown.

Travel
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The man living at an international airport

Takao Shito is a farmer living in the Narita International Airport in Tokyo.

Humanity
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The caretakers of a remote island between Europe and America

Great Blasket Island is off the coast of County Kerry and is the most westerly point in Ireland.

Remote Places
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How an advanced civilisation vanished 2,500 years ago

Myth and mystery surround the ancient Tartessos civilisation that vanished 2,500 years ago.

Discover the World
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Antarctica: The most remote campsite on Earth

Take a look inside an Antarctic campsite and find out how they survive.

Remote Places
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Sweden's Icehotel: The menu inspired by eight Sami seasons

The menu at the Icehotel, the world's first hotel made out of ice and snow, is served on plates of ice.

Discover the World

Travel

News imageAt a parade, four young women dressed in green hold a banner that reads "Green with Envy", with six clovers spaced around the words (Credit: Alamy)

Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland?

The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people emigrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend?
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Health

News imageAn illustration of a man cradling a home in his arms (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Dad brain: How fatherhood remakes men's minds

From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.
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US & Canada news

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What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an idea

The BBC spent time with the Canadian military in the country's northernmost region - this is what they taught us about dealing with extreme conditions.

Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl

Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticised for $21m private jet purchase


More world news

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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.

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

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

Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government


Business

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Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.

$150 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup

What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be

Finance ministers and bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model


Sport

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Why Man City 'leg-beaters' can make difference against Arsenal - Pulis

Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City's attacking players could prove to be their match-winners in Sunday's Premier League title showdown with leaders Arsenal.

Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race

Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea


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606

Howe in a hard place & Spurs still struggling

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Rugby Union Weekly

Ruthless Red Roses thrash Scotland

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Football Daily

Bernardo Silva - The Football Interview

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Not by the Playbook

Organ-ised chaos

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Test Match Special

The Rise of Haas (from F1: Chequered Flag)

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More than the Score

How do you hold your nerve in a title race?

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Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: Cheese ice cream & Champagne on ice

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The Wayne Rooney Show

Paddy Pimblett SLAMS Arsenal Fans, Talks UFC & Merseyside Derby


Technology

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Clair Obscur takes top Bafta Games Award but misses out on clean sweep

The French role-playing game is crowned at another ceremony - but takes just a handful of awards home.

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

Game developer calls Bafta nomination 'massive honour'


Science

News imageBlack-and-white photo of Albert Hofmann in a suit and tie examining a collection of rocks on a shelf in 1976 (Credit: Getty Images)

The 'bizarre' story of the world's first LSD trip

Dr Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the hallucinatory effects of LSD in April 1943. In 1986, he told the BBC about a "terrifying" bicycle ride home from the laboratory.

From blast-off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

The lost medieval pronouns of English intimacy

The ancient reason there are 60 minutes in an hour


Culture

News imageRemote rose-coloured modern home on a hillside at dusk (Credit: Richard Powers/ Courtesy of Rizzoli New York)

Eight of Mexico's most stunning modern homes

From a sculptural icon by an early modernist master to a remote, rosy-hued dream home, here are some remarkable Mexican dwellings.

Why The Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour should worry fans of the original film

She was a folk-music genius. Then she vanished

The eight best films of 2026 so far


Arts

News imageThe Triumph of Bacchus by Michaelina Wautier. A crowd surrounds Roman god Bacchus, who is reclining in the centre. Amongst the humans are satyrs, a donkey and a goat. (Credit: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna)

These artworks are by women - men got the credit

For centuries, The Triumph of Bacchus was misattributed then hidden – now it is at the centre of a major exhibition. Here are five groundbreaking artworks wrongly attributed to men.

Why this 16th-Century painting isn't what it seems

A cheat's guide to... Picasso's Guernica

Inside the hotel where Agatha Christie wrote a classic


Watch

News imageThe race to send Europe’s first orbital rocket into space

Inside the Nordic base key to Europe's orbital space race

Tech Now witnesses a rocket launch at Esrange Space Centre, a key player in Europe's unfolding space race.
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Travel

News imageBlue toned zodiac wheel in concentric circles over a starry cosmic background (Credit: Getty Images)

The travellers mapping their holiday by the stars

From cruises to girls' trips, astrocartography – a once-niche form of astrology – is shaping how some travellers choose where to go next.

Meet the 98-year-old 'Angel of Route 66'

Paddleboarders are reviving an ancient Aboriginal language

A strange paradox means no one knows how long England's coastline really is


World's Table

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Which country can claim steak?

From Japan to Argentina to the US, nations around the world have put their own stamp on the mouthwatering meat – making beef a destination in itself.

Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth


Earth

News imageSunflower growing in front of city building (Credit: Alamy)

The UK is losing wildflowers. Can cities save them?

The amount of green space for wildflowers in the UK has shrunk amid the rise of modern agriculture. But wildflowers are thriving where other plants can't – cities.

The team saving Welsh native species in case the apocalypse wipes them out

A look back at incredible pictures by Doug Allan, late Planet Earth cameraman

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers


Video

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On the hunt for fatbergs beneath our streets

Tech Now investigates how AI is exposing the hidden world of fatberg formation in Britain's sewers.

The mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge

Apple at 50: Devices that defined a generation

How early humans faced a terrifying Ice Age predator


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