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News imageThe Astronauts in orange spacesuits floating in the ocean with other crew members
LIVE

Artemis II crew splash down in Pacific Ocean after history-making Moon mission

The astronauts on board travelled further from Earth than any humans before during their nine-day mission.


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LIVE

Iran delegation arrives in Pakistan for US talks, as Lebanon and Israel to discuss ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon are due to talk on Tuesday in Washington, with discussions mediated by the US, according to the Lebanese president's office.

News imageA treated image of JD Vance showing a building in Lebanon being struck by a missile and a silhouette of Donald Trump on the right

Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

57 mins ago
BBC InDepth

Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory

As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

2 hrs ago
Europe

Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

5 hrs ago
US & Canada

This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst

For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.

32 mins ago

Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

9 hrs ago
Africa

More on Iran war

News imageUS Vice President JD Vance, seen in a white shirt, red tie and blue suit in front of the US flag while speaking at an event, in a composite image next to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is seen speaking against a grey background while wearing glasses, a white shirt and black suit

The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks

Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

News imageDonald Trump looks straight ahead and raises one hand. Behind him is a White House insignia.

Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition

His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.

News imageA composite image shows Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and US President Donald Trump superimposed over the national flag of Pakistan.

The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks

Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation - how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.


Weekend reads

News imageCollage of Jacob Elordi, Zendayak and Ryan Gosling in Wuthering Heights, The Drama and Project Hail Mary (Credit: Warner Bros/ A24/ Amazon MGM Studios/ BBC)

The eight best films of 2026 so far

BBC film critics Caryn James and Nicholas Barber pick their cinema highlights of the year so far – from a touching sci-fi blockbuster to a provocative comedy-drama starring Zendaya.

News imageFlorida's reefs and wrecks offer a mix of marine life, history and easy-access underwater exploration (Credit: Monroe County Tourist Development Council)

The most extraordinary places to dive around the world

From Fiji's kaleidoscopic reefs to shark-packed passes in French Polynesia, these six destinations offer some of the world's most exhilarating underwater experiences.


Best audio of the week

News imageThe Global Story, The Global Story, Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire

The Global Story

Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire

News imageThe Interface, The Interface, Will algorithms increase your grocery bill?

The Interface

Will algorithms increase your grocery bill?

News imageThe Interview, The Interview, Parmy Olson, AI expert: Who controls the future?

The Interview

Parmy Olson, AI expert: Who controls the future?

News image13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II, Artemis II, 10. How to train your astronaut

13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II

10. How to train your astronaut

News imageRare Earth, Rare Earth, Hot Sport

Rare Earth

Hot Sport

News imageIn Our Time, In Our Time, Archaea

In Our Time

Archaea

News imageBusiness Daily, Business Daily, Wind power: A lifeline or gamble for islands?

Business Daily

Wind power: A lifeline or gamble for islands?

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Hitler's teeth

Witness History

Hitler's teeth

News imageThe Documentary Podcast, Albania: Land, money and the sea

The Documentary Podcast

Albania: Land, money and the sea


Documentaries

Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler
Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler
Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler
Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler
20263 episodesTV-PG

Journalist Katya Adler travels around European countries to assess their political future.


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Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

2 hrs ago
World
News imageDonald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer speaking with a UK and USA flag behind them

Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?

The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.

7 hrs ago
Politics

Gunmen kill at least four people at Afghanistan picnic spot

Officials say attackers opened fire near the village of Deh Mehri in Herat.

6 hrs ago
Asia

South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf

The male wolf, named Neukgu, escaped a zoo in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday, officials said.

8 hrs ago
Asia
News imageDressed in a black-red check shirt, Samay Raina looks into the camera while holding a mic in his left hand

An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour

A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.

6 mins ago
Asia
News imageBethany Norman portrait showing severe eczema and sitting by the hospital bed of her son with her arms are wrapped in bandages

Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists

Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.

2 hrs ago
Health
News imageRory McIlroy waves to the Masters crowd

Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on Masters

Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win.

2 hrs ago
Golf

Editor's picks

News imageApple at 50: The tech devices that defined a generation

Apple at 50: The tech devices that defined a generation

Tech Now asks what's next for Apple as the tech giant marks its 50th anniversary.

Tech Now
News imageHow early humans faced a terrifying predator of the Ice Age

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.

Humans
News imageThe video game bringing medieval Europe back to life

The video game bringing medieval Europe back to life

BBC Tech Now meets the makers of Total War strategy series to uncover how they bring medieval cultures to life.

Tech Now
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Lego's new smart brick

Tech Now experiences Lego's new Smart Brick, designed to bring physical play to next level.

Tech Now
News imageIs this how AI might destroy humanity?

Is this how AI might eliminate humanity?

A research paper predicts AI autonomy by 2027 could lead to human extinction within a decade.

Tech Now
News imageHow a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health.

Tech Now
News imageInside the telescope that could change the world

The observatory that can reveal the deepest secrets of space

Tech Now is given rare access to the world's most advanced telescope with the largest digital camera ever built.

Tech Now
News imageInside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

Tech Now

Health

News imageTwo people lie on sleeping mats in a tent overlooking a mountainous view, with two trees framing the tent canopy in the foreground (Credit: Getty Images)

Want a better night's sleep? Go camping

No beds, more birdsong: why outdoor sleep can make for better slumber which continues after you return home.
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Culture

News imageSide-by-side image of monotoned and coloured versions of Raphael's Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn (Credit: Alamy/ Galleria Borghese)

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

Overpainted images hidden inside Raphael's 16th-Century Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn show how the image of the ideal woman has been carefully controlled by men.
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US & Canada news

News imageOpenAI chief Sam Altman on an outdoor patio looking pensive and touching his hand to his chin.

OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail

San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect.

Colorado officials trying to identify woman struck by lightning

Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

Charges filed after fire destroys Kimberly-Clark toilet paper warehouse


More world news

News imageA woman clutching her head scarf looks at a building destroyed by an Israeli air strike, Beirut (09/04/26)

Lebanon and Israel officials to meet in US on Tuesday

A senior Lebanese official earlier told the BBC that Lebanon would only take part in talks if a ceasefire was in place.

Palestinian shot dead during Israeli settler attack on occupied West Bank village

Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing


Business

News imageAn oil tanker at sea silhouetted against a sky at sunset.

Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait

Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?

India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media


Sport

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LIVE

Relive record-setting McIlroy's romp to move six clear halfway through Masters

Follow live text updates and listen to radio commentary from round two of the Masters, where Rory McIlroy produces a stunning back nine to race clear of the field.

West Ham have fresh hope - but Spurs now in uncharted territory

Struggling Real suffer title blow with Girona draw

Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15-ball fifty in IPL


Latest Sport audio

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Not by the Playbook

Clinging on

News imageThe Wayne Rooney Show, The Wayne Rooney Show, Rooney and Littler: The BRUTAL reality of being #1

The Wayne Rooney Show

Rooney and Littler: The BRUTAL reality of being #1

News imageBBC Women's Football Weekly, Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, Extra: Inside England with Wiegman, Russo and Barry!

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Extra: Inside England with Wiegman, Russo and Barry!

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, The Grand National: a commentator's view

More than the Score

The Grand National: a commentator's view

News imageFootball Daily, The Commentators’ View: Ticket prices & ‘needing snookers’

Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: Ticket prices & ‘needing snookers’

News imageFootball Daily, Ollie Watkins - The Football Interview

Football Daily

Ollie Watkins - The Football Interview

News imageFootball Daily, Euro Leagues: Davide Ancelotti Special

Football Daily

Euro Leagues: Davide Ancelotti Special

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, The Masters at Augusta: what makes it so special?

More than the Score

The Masters at Augusta: what makes it so special?


Technology

News imageHands holding a phone

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California

'We all deserve a voice in how AI is used'

Dancer with ALS performs on stage again through digital avatar

TV for dogs booms, but are they watching?


Science

News imageRocket taking off with bright blue sky behind it.

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

What will the next footprints on the Moon be like?

Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

The ancient reason there are 60 minutes in an hour


Culture

News imageZendaya as Rue in Euphoria season 3, sitting in the front seat of a truck with her feet up on the dashboard with her head turned to face the camera (Credit: HBO Max)

Euphoria has 'lost its zeitgeisty edge' ★★☆☆☆

Four years on, the provocative HBO drama is back, with Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney all returning. Unfortunately, though, "it has become a series with very little to say".

10 of the best TV shows of 2026 so far

The scientist who developed the polio vaccine

Why Chow Yun-Fat is cinema's greatest action hero


Arts

News imageMia Farrow and Robert Redford in The Great Gatsby

The world's most misunderstood novel

F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is synonymous with glitz and glamour, but this is just one of many myths that have surrounded the book since its first publication in 1925.

10 early photographic 'fakes' that trick the eye

The tragic romance hidden in a 19th-Century painting

Is this the real face of the 'Virgin Queen'?


Watch

News imageOn the hunt for fatberg blockages in the UK sewer system

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.
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Travel

News imageAn aerial shot of a city where all the buildings are white and there is a bright blue sea in the distance (Credit: Moon Creek Studios, courtesy of Alys Beach, FL)

The Floridian beach town that looks like Santorini

The striking all-white architecture of Alys Beach may conjure Europe and the Caribbean, but its walkable streets and luminous Gulf beaches are pure Florida.

What happens when remote travel goes wrong

Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US

This is the year to visit Morocco's quiet capital


World's Table

News imageA tray of pistachio baklava over a bed of pistachios (Credit: Getty Images)

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

News imageTwo polar bears standing on their hind legs on snowy tundra, facing each other and touching forepaws, with a dark blue sky in the background.

He lives on through his work - 16 incredible photos from late Planet Earth cameraman

Allan working alongside Sir David Attenborough on BBC documentaries including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and frozen Planet.

As chlamydia threatens koalas, one island offers hope

A rogue mushroom is tearing through US forests

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


Video

News imageInflation in the US rises

Inflation in the US rises to its highest in two years

Inflation in the US rises to its highest rate in two years, as energy prices jump due to the Iran war.

The mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge

Inside the hotel where Agatha Christie wrote a classic

Jacob Elordi turned an insult into an Oscar nomination


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