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News imageTrump looking at camera in suit.

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

1 hr ago
World

News imageA police officer with a gun stands in front of two white marked police cars

Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageA woman in a grey hoodie and track pants walks past a destroyed building in Kyiv on May 24. There is debris on the floor and smoke in the air. The charred remains of a car can be seen in the background

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured

The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

5 hrs ago
Europe

In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.

22 hrs ago
Asia

Iran says World Cup base moved to Mexico from US

Iran says Fifa has approved the country's World Cup training base being switched from the United States to Mexico.

12 hrs ago
World Cup
LIVE

Antonelli leads Canadian Grand Prix with Russell out, as Hamilton moves up to second

Follow live text and radio coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli leading.

Why did our friends start sharing their location?

Katty Kay and Thomas Germain on how location sharing has become so normalised among friends and families.

2 days ago
Katty Kay

Weekend reads

News imageCatherine Laga'aia navigates a sailboat's rudder at sea with green mountains in the distance in Moana (Credit: Disney)

Eight films and TV shows to inspire your next trip

Summer is all about escaping your daily routine, and this season's releases will have you ready to pack your bags.

News imageA Japanese woman with short dark brown hair wears a white surgical mask. Cars are seen in the blurred background (Credit: Getty Images)

How an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in Japan

A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.


Best Audio of the Week

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A History of the United States in 100 Objects

100 Objects #1: The Century Safe

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The Global Story

Has the US set the stage for military intervention in Cuba?

News imageGlobal News Podcast, Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'

Global News Podcast

Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'

News imageThe Interface, The Interface, Are we entering a world without screens?

The Interface

Are we entering a world without screens?

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Exposing King Albert II's secret child

Witness History

Exposing King Albert II's secret child

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Front Row

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid

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Business Daily

Musk v Altman: Tech bros battle

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The Interview

Fatima Bio, Sierra Leone First Lady: Speaking up

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The Documentary Podcast

When Shiraz calls

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Intrigue

2. The Bullet Train


Documentaries

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Britain's First Photo Album

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Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed

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The Trial of Fergie's Royal Dresser

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The Travel Show

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Winston Churchill

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Inside the Rage Machine

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Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China

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Mountains: Life Above the Clouds

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The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour

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Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?

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The Real Spies Among Friends

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News imageWater is sprayed on a stack of four cylindrical storage tanks, with another larger brown and white tank visible alongside them.

California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak

Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explode.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageA girl sits in front of a window wearing pink

She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled

Nearly five years on from the school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.

30 mins ago
Asia

It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed

The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.

17 hrs ago
US & Canada

Girl raped by boys spared jail tells BBC judge's decision was like 'rock in my face'

Responding to the interview, Sir Keir Starmer said it was “an appalling case” and that it was right that the sentences are reviewed.

8 hrs ago
UK
News imageA white and orange easyJet plane landing on a runway.

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage not checked luggage.

2 hrs ago
Beds, Herts & Bucks
News imageSir Keir Starmer, who has grey short hair styled in a side parting and wears thin-rimmed glasses, a white shirt and black suit jacket, looks serious

Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls

The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.

7 hrs ago
UK
News imageFile photo showing a beach and treeline along the Cassowary Coast.

Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast

The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.

6 hrs ago
Australia
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French Open: Djokovic beats Mpetshi Perricard in four sets - reaction

Novak Djokovic recovers from a set down to beat home hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the French Open first round - reaction.


Editor's picks

News imageWhat does coffee do to your body?

What does coffee do to your body?

Billions of people rely on a cup of coffee to get them through the day. But what does it do to the human body?

Science & Health
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How a simple breathing trick can change your life

How pranayama, the ancient art of controlled yogic breathing, can help to reduce anxiety.

Science & Health
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The little-known disorder 'affecting 5% of the US'

Limerence is an addictive form of romantic attraction – but what can you do about it?

Love & Sex
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Why healthy sleep is the key to 'great sex'

Dr Wendy Troxel discusses how sharing a bed affects a couple’s relationship quality and sex life.

Love & Sex
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The vegetable that can protect you from cancer

Eat your greens. It's something we've all heard since childhood, but there's good reason why we should listen.

Health Decoded
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Mantra meditation: The ancient practice to heal our minds

How the ancient practice of mantra meditation can help to heal our minds.

Mind
News imageIs lip balm actually bad for your lips?

Is lip balm bad for your lips?

We ask US board-certified dermatologists Bruce Brod and Dee Anna Glaser to explain how lip balm works.

Science & Health
News imageWhich hiccup remedies actually work?

Which hiccup remedies actually work?

Why do we get hiccups and how can we get rid of them?

Science & Health

Health

News imageA collage against a yellow background shows the head of an older man with a beard and glasses on a platform surrounded by red crown control ropes. Two arms of other people appear separately either side of him holding phones which are taking pictures (Credit: Getty Images/BBC/Serenity Strull)

Why do we want to be remembered after we die?

Research shows that considering how we will be remembered when we die can help us improve our mental health and find more meaning during our lives – including if we are still young.


Summer travel

News imageWhitewashed buildings with terracotta roofs and a church bell tower on a mountainside on Albania's Adriatic Coast (Credit: Getty Images)

Where to travel in Europe without high costs and massive crowds

From Latvia to the Balkan coast, these destinations offer the beauty, culture and atmosphere travellers want – without the price or crowds.

News imageA father sitting down and feeding his young son along a lake, with a blue and orange scrapbook texture behind them (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

Six families, six very different summer trips

News imageAerial view of small harbour village in England with fishing boats moored between breakwaters (Credit: Getty Images)

Where to go in England this summer if you want to skip London

News imageA view of a favela in Rio at sunrise with the sea and islands in the background (Credit: Alamy)

Tourism to Rio's favelas is booming. Is visiting them safe and ethical?


Intelligence Revolution

News imageSnow covering the rocky slopes of Monviso in the Italian alps (Credit: Getty Images)

A red pixel in the snow: How AI found a lost climber

Scouring remote areas for missing walkers and climbers can take rescuers weeks and sometimes months. AI can do the job in a matter of hours in some cases – and potentially save lives.

News imageA coloured x-ray of a right hip joint shaded red where chronic arthritis has damaged the bone (Credit: Getty Images)

The next revolution in hip replacements

New materials designed by artificial intelligence promise to provide stronger hip replacements and improve how fractures heal.

News imageAn autonomous inspection robot at one end of a long sewer pipe with water running along the bottom section (Credit: Pipeon project)

Colossal 'fatbergs' clot sewers around the world. Can scientists stop them?

Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting city sewers on a colossal scale. New technologies are being used to control this modern menace.


US & Canada News

News imageKyle Busch looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says

The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.

What are the Enhanced Games - or the 'Olympics on steroids'?

Alberta will vote on whether to remain part of Canada. What now?

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown


More World News

News imageJohn Healey in a white shirt, black suit and red tie, seen exiting an RAF plane at an airport as a soldier stands to attention nearby

RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

Social Democrats and Fine Gael win Irish by-election seats

Turkish riot police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted

One killed and many feared trapped under collapsed building in Philippines


Business

News imageBill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank, speaks at a conference in Hong Kong last November.

Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'

The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid

Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months

Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds


Technology

News imageA cheetah with a tag attached to its right ear bares its teeth (Credit: Sergio Izquierdo)

We can now track animal fear from space

The new Icarus satellite is tracking signals hidden in animal behaviour – which could save the lives of cheetahs, rhinos and elephants.

Can a fashion fix help smart glasses finally take off?

Businesses use Google's AI to trick you. Google is quietly fighting back

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says UK regulator


Latest Sport audio

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Football Daily

PL Review: Arsenal crowned & West Ham downed

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F1: Chequered Flag

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Football Daily

72+ EFL Pod: Hull City win Championship play off final

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Rugby Union Weekly

Brilliant Bordeaux go back-to-back

News image606, 606, Tigers head back to the Premier League and Tuchel's choices

606

Tigers head back to the Premier League and Tuchel's choices

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Not by the Playbook

Dominance

News imageFootball Daily, Goodbye to Guardiola & will it be Spurs or West Ham?

Football Daily

Goodbye to Guardiola & will it be Spurs or West Ham?

News imageFootball Daily, The Commentators’ View: Tuchel’s team & texting Tielemans

Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: Tuchel’s team & texting Tielemans


Sport

News imageCurtis Jones shooting

Who has qualified for next season's Champions League?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League.

Conte to leave Napoli a year after winning Serie A

Could title win start period of dominance for Arsenal?

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the season?


Health

News imageA portrait of neuroscientist Hanna Critchlow, standing in a corridor (Credit: Adam Mracek)

A neuroscientist's guide to thinking smarter in the 21st Century

In her new book, The 21st Century Brain, scientist Hannah Critchlow explores the overlooked skills that will be necessary to flourish in the age of AI – and how we can cultivate them.

The end of the passive wellness retreat

Five minutes of exercise a day could help you live longer

How chewing more could boost your memory and brain health


Culture

News imageNicola Roberts, who has long red hair with a fringe, is seen sitting down with her newborn baby on her chest

Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts announces birth of baby girl

The Girls Aloud singer said in an Instagram post that becoming a mother was "heaven on earth".

The nine Cannes films set to be Oscar contenders

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds

10 of the best books of 2026 so far


Travel

News imageMan leaning against pier fence with beach and coastline behind him at Pismo Beach, California (Credit: Getty Images)

The trade-offs Americans are making to afford summer travel

Rising costs, fuel volatility and global uncertainty aren't stopping Americans from travelling this summer – but they are changing what feels worth the money.

How to order Korean food like a Korean

José Andrés's top tips for enjoying tapas

Chasing the rare 'lunar rainbow' at Victoria Falls


Watch

News imageOn the left, a man wearing a brown jacket and light blue shirt. On the right, several ambulances at a blast site in China.

BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade

At least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China.
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Arts

News imageJames Abbott McNeill Whistler's Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1, also called Whistler's Mother (1871) (Credit: Musu00e9e d'Orsay)

Whistler Mother is a US icon - here's why the artist would've hated its success

At first overlooked, Whistler's 1871 painting of his mother rose to fame over decades to become considered a national masterpiece, a maternal figurehead and a diverse meme.

'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'

Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant

'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting


Earth

News imageA researcher at the indoor research facility at the University of Tennessee inspects grass under a row of LED lights elevated just a few inches off the ground (Credit: Steven Bridges/University of Tennessee)

The hidden science beneath the 2026 World Cup

The grass on which the World Cup's 104 matches will be played has a vital but often overlooked role. Two scientists have spent decades getting it right.

These 1960s photos reveal Jamaica's lost paradise

The eccentric photographer who inspired Attenborough

The thrilling fossil discoveries that sparked Attenborough's love for nature


Video

News imageThe world's 'coolest' pitching contest in frozen Baltic Sea

The world's 'coolest' pitching contest in frozen Baltic Sea

In Oulu, Finland, an annual winter competition held in the frozen Baltic Sea takes 'cold pitching' literally.

The boldest new cars unveiled at Beijing Auto Show 2026

Why Hollywood is missing from Cannes this year

Tracking lions in Zambia's largest national park


World's Table

News imageA verdant hillside terrace of tea plants in China (Credit: Getty Images)

The prized Chinese green tea that can cost $8,800 per kilogram

Longjing is one of China's most revered teas. But as its traditional production has dwindled, one of the best ways to taste the real thing is to head to the hills where it's harvested.

Which country can claim steak?

Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction


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