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Trump tells the UK and other countries 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz

The US president tells nations who are now unable to get jet fuel "the USA won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us".


News imageA young person wearing a balaclava, fatigues and a helmet sporting an Iranian flag looks off camera, with blurred military figures in the background.

Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say

An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.

5 hrs ago
Middle East
News imageA woman fills up her black car at the petrol station

US gas price tops $4 for first time since 2022

The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

12 mins ago
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Watch Nasa's final briefing before Artemis II Moon mission launch

Watch live as Nasa gives one last update before Wednesday's planned mission to send four astronauts around the Moon.

US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy

It sided 8-1 with a therapist from Colorado Springs who argued the ban violated her free speech rights.

31 mins ago
US & Canada

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.

7 hrs ago
Europe

King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting

Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.

23 mins ago
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News imageA bearded man in a green and gold military uniform with his arms outstretched behind a wire fence, with a billboard for the Republic of Slowjamastan behind him (Credit: Slowjamastan Ministry of Propaganda)

Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US

More than 25,000 self-proclaimed citizens have pledged their allegiance to this faux dictatorship, where Crocs and reply-all emails are forbidden.

News imageZendaya underneath a wedding veil in The Drama (Credit: Alamy)

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".


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Iran will play World Cup games in US - Infantino

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as planned.

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Wolf bites woman in shock German attack in Hamburg shopping street

It is believed to be the first wolf attack on a human since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.

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More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

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Could weather conditions stop Artemis II Moon launch?

Nasa hopes to launch the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years, but weather may decide if the astronauts take off this week.

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Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

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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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'No Kings' protesters gather across the US as Bruce Springsteen joins rally

Large protests against the Trump administration took place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies.

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News imageRelatives and friends carry the coffin of Mohammed Ftouni, during the funeral of Lebanese journalists, Al Mayadeen reporter Fatima Ftouni, cameraman Mohammed Ftouni and Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib, who were killed by a targeted Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Choueifat, Lebanon, March 29, 2026.

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

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Cynicism isn’t the protection you think it is

A jaded view of human nature may actually render you more likely to suffer from disappointment and betrayal. But there are still ways to avoid being hoodwinked.
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Coming soon to Florida - two major landmarks named Trump

The Palm Beach airport near Mar-a-Lago and a planned presidential library in Miami will both bear the president's name.

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Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

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Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar

Many airlines are taking measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.

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Tottenham Supporters' Trust says it cannot support De Zerbi appointment

A Tottenham fan who has threatened to stop attending matches said it would be "unforgivable" to name Roberto de Zerbi as the club's new manager.

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The nerve centre running a new mission to the Moon

Just like the Apollo missions, Artemis II will be run from a mission control monitoring every instrument from here on Earth. How has it changed since the days of the space race?

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Culture

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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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Arts

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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 imageHow early humans faced a terrifying predator of the Ice Age

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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.

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Keegan-Michael Key on why road trips still matter

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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

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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.

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