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News imageU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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US & Canada

News imageSmoke rises after an airstrike in central Tehran, Iran (1 April 2026)

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

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Middle East
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Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

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Astronauts await final 'go' from Nasa for critical push towards the Moon

Flight controllers in Houston will have the final say on approving a major engine burn to propel the Orion spacecraft out of Earth's orbit and towards the Moon.

Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

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Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni

The judge dismissed all but three claims against Baldoni weeks before a trial date.

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Baby shot dead in stroller in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

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Iran War: More coverage

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Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

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'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

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Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say

The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.

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Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war

The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.


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What happens when remote travel goes wrong

As off-grid travel surges, travellers are arriving in remote destinations unprepared for the silence, wildlife and discomfort that come with them.

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The genius of The Sopranos' most shocking episode

In 2006, The Sopranos' season six opener gave viewers two of the most startling scenes in television history. Twenty years on, here's why it's time to reconsider Members Only.


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Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal

The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.

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News imageThe World Cup trophy on display on a white stand prior to the draw in December in Washington with Fifa World Cup 2026 in big gold letters in the background.

The $11k World Cup final ticket - what we learned from first open sale

Fifa is charging what is thought to be the most expensive general admission price for a football match.

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Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.

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Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.

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Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

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Europe
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Man dies in storm near Athens as Saharan dust shrouds Crete

Several regions are flooded in mainland Greece, while a Saharan dust storm envelopes the island of Crete.

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Bodycam footage shows moment of Tiger Woods arrest

Bodycam footage from the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows the moment Tiger Woods is arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash in Florida.

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Passengers watch Artemis II blast off from commercial plane

People on a commercial flight were treated to a rare view of the launch of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in half a century.

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First live view of Artemis II crew since arriving in space

Nasa astronauts conducted a number of different tests on board the Orion spacecraft - including practising manoeuvring the capsule.

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'A historic moment': Americans react to birthright citizenship case

The BBC’s Ione Wells spoke with protesters and attendees outside the US Supreme Court hearing on President Donald Trump’s executive order.

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Trump says US 'on the cusp' of ending Iran war in televised address

The president also called on countries reliant on the Strait of Hormuz to 'build up the courage' to secure it.

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The moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

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From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.

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The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.

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Artemis II mission

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What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.
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Health

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Why weight-loss drugs aren't a quick fix

Medication is not the easy solution that many people believe, especially if you hope to keep the pounds off in the long term.
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High above Earth, Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon

After a spectacular launch the astronauts are preparing for a high-stakes engine burn out of Earth's orbit.

Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide

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Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president

General Min Aung is set to be chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.

Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school

Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place

Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale


Business

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A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy

US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes

'Brutal' toll of war on Dubai's tourist trade

Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing


Sport

News imageTiger Woods sits in the back of a police car after being arrested in Florida

Woods crash bodycam footage released by police

Body camera footage showing Tiger Woods straight after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month is released by police.

De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments

Barca hit Real Madrid for six again to reach semis

Price wins in Manchester after Littler and Van Veen spat


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Technology

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Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

In harsh environment, this village survives with quirky inventions

Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle

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Science

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'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off

There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.

Inside the nerve centre running a new mission to the Moon

The ancient reason there are 60 minutes in an hour

The deep cave bacteria resistant to modern medicine


Culture

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The Drama's horrifying twist will divide audiences

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new film about a soon-to-be married couple is a romcom with a disturbing difference. The result is 2026's "first great cinematic conversation-starter".

The centuries-old origins of current fairy fiction

Taylor Swift pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor with surprise music video

Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance


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.

The dark side of the US's most divisive painter

Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist

The hoax that shook Australian literature


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How early humans faced a terrifying Ice Age predator

Ella Al‑Shamahi ventures into muddy cave systems to uncover the secrets behind a deadly prehistoric hunt.
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Travel

News imageA woman sits on a remote shore on the Norwegian coastline in front of a campfire, a cabin and a forest while reading a book under a moody grey sky (Credit: Alamy)

An Easter crime fiction wave is sweeping Norway

Visitors to Norway during Easter might find the streets emptier than usual, thanks to the nation's cherished Eastertime obsession: retreating to isolated cabins to binge crime novels.

Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US

This is the year to visit Morocco's quiet capital

The road signs that teach travellers about France


World's Table

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Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

For centuries, pistachios have defined Gaziantep. Today, they remain the most prized ingredient in Turkey's culinary capital – and the secret behind its legendary baklava.

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth

How 'Yakult Ladies' became a lifeline in ageing Japan


Earth

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A rogue mushroom is tearing through US forests

The unstoppable golden oyster is ripping through woodland, after escaping from cultivation. As it runs riot, mushroom enthusiasts are rescuing the native fungi in its path.

The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on UK mountains

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking

In photos: A pesticide tragedy that haunts an Indian state


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Prehistoric footprints reveal a mother's perilous journey

Fossilised footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico reveal an extraordinary human story.

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