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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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Ships report attacks after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, as Trump says US 'won't be blackmailed'

The UK's maritime security authority says the incidents took place off the coast of Oman, as Tehran says it closed the waterway in response to the continued US blockade of Iranian ports.


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.

14 hrs ago
Business
News imageA Rapid Operational Response Unit member stands by an armoured vehicle outside a supermarket

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.

34 mins ago
Europe

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

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

2 hrs ago
Africa

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.

23 mins ago
Europe

French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report

President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.

4 hrs ago
Europe

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?

8 hrs 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 imageBlack-and-white photo of Connie Converse sits a table playing guitar (Credit: The Musick Group / Heroic Cities LLC)

She was a folk-music genius. Then she vanished

Connie Converse made stunning, forward-thinking songs in the 1950s, but was barely known – and aged 50, she disappeared. Now, with a new re-release of her music, she's recognised as a trailblazer.


Premier League

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Premier League: Tottenham stay in bottom three as Brighton level in injury time

Reaction as Tottenham stay in the Premier League relegation zone after Brighton score an injury-time equaliser.

Arsenal light training ground fire to inspire players

Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play

Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return


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The Coachella campers taking their tents to the next extravagant level

Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.

20 hrs ago
Culture
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.

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Culture

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

6 hrs ago
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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.

20 hrs ago
Africa
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?

3 days ago
Business
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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.

23 hrs ago
Australia
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What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname

For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Travel

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.
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US & Canada news

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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

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French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

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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.

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Sport

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Spurs' survival hopes dealt blow by late Brighton equaliser

Tottenham's hopes of achieving Premier League survival are dealt a devastating late blow as Georginio Rutter scores a 95th-minute equaliser for European-hopefuls Brighton.

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World Cup qualifying: England hold on to beat Iceland in 500th game

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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.

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Science

News imageBBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle stands about 100 metres in front of the cuboid Nasa mission control building. She is looking into the Sun as a shadow falls across the grass between her and the building. Some camera tripods are visible in the middle ground and a car park. Rebecca wears a red blouse or dress.

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

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Culture

News imageMeryl Streep in a grey blazer as Miranda Priestley in Devil Wears Prada 2 (Image Credit: 20th Century Fox)

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

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the most anticipated film of 2026 so far. But the publicity campaign suggests the original's satire has been softened – along with Meryl Streep's toxic boss villain.

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

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


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.

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Inside the hotel where Agatha Christie wrote a classic

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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

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

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On the hunt for fatbergs beneath our streets

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