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News image A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over continued US blockade of its ports, state media says

A tanker says it was fired at by Iranian gunboats, a UK maritime authority says, as the situation in the critical waterway remains volatile.


News imageDisplaced people cross a bridge linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country. The bridge in Qasmiyeh has been badly damaged by an Israeli air strike. Photo: 17 April 2026

A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks

Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?

16 hrs ago
World
News imageFace and shoulders of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and red, white, and navy blue striped tie with a US flag lapel pin addressing the press, who are not in shot, in the White House press room. Behind him, there is US flag and and, mostly blocked by his face and body, a big image of the White House with the text 'The White House' beneath.

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

Economics editor Faisal Islam has been chatting with some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy. Here's what they said.

7 hrs ago
Business

Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry

Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

7 hrs ago
Europe

Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella

The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

59 mins ago
Culture

White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model

The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.

11 hrs ago

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 hr ago
Culture

Weekend reads

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.

News imageA birds-eye-view of some of England's curved coastline (Credit: Getty Images)

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

A new hiking trail will soon allow travellers to walk around England's entire coast – but a strange paradox means no one knows exactly how long it is.


Premier League

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Arsenal light training ground fire to inspire players

Arsenal light a fire at their London Colney training ground to motivate players before crucial week.

Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play

Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return

What does PIF's change in approach mean for Newcastle?


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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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News imageEmmerson Mnangagwa wears a scarf bearing Zimbabwe's national colours. He smiles next to one of the stone bird sculptures.

Zimbabwe's iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they're all back home

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe's borders.

12 hrs ago
Africa

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

The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

16 hrs ago
Technology

Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

17 hrs ago
Asia
News imageUS rapper and producer Kanye West arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.

17 hrs ago
Culture
News imageAston Martin driver Lance Stroll and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton smiling while in conversation at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Both men are wearing sunglasses

Do you have to be a millionaire to become an F1 driver?

Andrew Benson assesses how much money is needed to reach Formula 1 and why costs have increased so much.

2 days ago
Formula 1
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Prisoners handcuffed and executed: The war crime charges against Australia's most-decorated soldier

Fresh court documents reveal details of the five murder charges against the Victoria Cross recipient.

16 hrs ago
Australia

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.

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

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

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Culture

News imageA black and white image shows a couple in the corner of a booth in a small Paris cafe with their faces close together as if they are about to kiss(Credit: Estate Brassai/ Succession Philippe Ribeyrolles)

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.
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Future

News imagePhotograph of a black macaques taking a selfie (Credit: David Slater/ Caters New/ BBC)

This monkey selfie will protect you from AI slop

What happens when something that isn't human makes art? The answer lies with this image, and it will change what ends up on your screen and in your headphones forever.
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US & Canada news

News imagePolice officer on a horse is chasing a suspect on a sidewalk.

Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.

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

Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself, police say

Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife


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One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say

A man is arrested following a collision in which police say a car mounted a kerb and struck pedestrians.

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria

He made jazz under air raids - and built an Indian city's music scene


Business

News imageA cargo ship is seen on the horizon in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving

US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement but said the US naval blockade would continue until a peace deal was reached.

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?


Sport

News imageA general view of MetLife Stadium during the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris St-Germain in July 2025

£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup

Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

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Technology

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What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

Game developer calls Bafta nomination 'massive honour'

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?

Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree


Science

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

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

A new wave of immunotherapy is eliminating cancers

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


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

Six of the world's most stunning diving spots


World's Table

News imageA thick T-bone steak sits against a black background, scattered with red peppercorns, rock salt and herb (Credit: Alamy)s

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

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