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News imageA firefighter existinguishes a fire at the site of an Israeli air strike in a Lebanese village
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Netanyahu says military aims in Iran 'beyond halfway' complete, as Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai

Meanwhile, attacks continue in Iran, Lebanon, and across the region - with a refinery in Israel set on fire by debris from an intercepted missile.


News imageJames, pictured as a young child, is held by his mother Laura in an outdoor setting, with greenery in the background.

'I knew something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to families by IVF clinics

Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment at a clinic in Northern Cyprus.

1 hr ago
Health
News imageUS President Donald Trump (C) listens to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) as he delivers a statement during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025

How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war

Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have.

3 hrs ago
World

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt

Porepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

2 hrs ago
Australia

Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show

BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

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Europe

Céline Dion announces comeback shows: 'I'm so ready for this'

The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

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Culture

Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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News imageScenic view of the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, Morocco (Credit: Getty Images)

This is the year to visit Morocco's quiet capital

Visitor numbers to Morocco are surging, but not in the nation's sleepy, seaside capital. Here's why the newly minted 2026 Unesco World Book Capital is worth a second look.

News imageA face cut out like a mask with hands applying illustrated pink bubbles (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

These skincare tricks are bizarre, but might actually work

A flurry of unusual beauty therapies are trending on social media. But does the scientific research suggest they can be taken at face value?


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News imageA Boeing 747 passenger aircraft, operated by Korean Air Lines, on the tarmac outside the company's hangar at Incheon International Airport

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It is the latest Asian airline to announce measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.

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News imageAnnie Wang, 14, poses after an interview discussing Australia’s social media ban for users under 16

Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says

Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.

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While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

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Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says

Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.

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News imageMother stands (on right) looking up smiling towards her toddler daughter who she is holding. The mother is wearing a headscarf and the daughter red-and-white traditional embroidered dress and pink glasses.

Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years

The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.

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News imageStill from the video, showing Jack Karlson, wearing a beige shirt, surrounded by police and men in shirts trying to hussle him along as he speaks to the camera.

'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archive

The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

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News imageAn armoured vehicle of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) drives next to destroyed buildings in Meiss al-Jabal, Marjayoun district, southern Lebanon, 08 December 2025.

Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon

It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.

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Behind the scenes: Astronaut training for Nasa’s moon mission

Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023.

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The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.

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Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.

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BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.

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World

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News imageMusician Kid Rock sings into a microphone and lifts a fist. He is wearing a black leather jacket, T-shirt, hat and sunglasses and a large silver cross on a chain.

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The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.

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News imageA man wearing a black cap and coat fills his tank at a petrol station in London, 29 March 2026.

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Culture

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)

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Beloved by many, despised by others, Thomas Kinkade's quaint rustic scenes and his wholesome image belied a tortured story that contrasts with his "sugary" artworks.

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News imageLife after the wildfires in the Rockies

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From abbeys and bridges to fish soup and Resistance history, France's motorway signs offer drivers a crash course in the nation rushing past their windows.

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