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News imageIranian workers cleans at the site of Israeli-American strikes that according to local media reports destroyed the Rafi-Nia Synagogue and nearby residential buildings in Tehran, on April 7 2026.
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Trump Iran deadline looms after he says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' without deal

Trump says "something revolutionarily wonderful can happen" before his deadline of 20:00 on Tuesday (EDT) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.


News imageSmoke rises in the mountains in the distance as we look at building tops from far away in Iran as well as a metal tower.

What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum

The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.

38 mins ago
News imagePeople stand on either side of the Iranian flag on the White Bridge in Ahvaz, Iran

Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants

Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.

2 hrs ago
World

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?

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

Newly released video undermines ICE account of Minneapolis migrant shooting

Minneapolis released the footage from a January altercation between ICE officers and two Venezuelans that saw one migrant shot in the leg.

4 hrs ago
US & Canada

London's Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

2 hrs ago
Culture

US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says

Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

4 hrs ago
Middle East

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'Wave after wave of true agony': Experts rank nature's most painful stings

Top contenders for the nastiest sting range from bullet ants to warrior wasps and tiny jellyfish.

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ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no

Residents of the Georgia town say they support the Trump administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.


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Champions League: Havertz earns Arsenal late win, Bayern beat Real Madrid

Follow live text coverage as Arsenal visit Sporting and Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in Champions League.


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The crew of Artemis II are now on their way back to Earth having completed their loop around the Moon, during which they travelled further from the Earth than any other humans.

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Bill Gates set to testify before US Congress in Epstein investigation

The Microsoft co-founder is the latest high-profile figure to agree to testify before the committee investigating Epstein's wrongdoing.

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China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

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Rapper Offset in hospital after being shot in Florida

The rapper is in a "stable" condition, with two people detained in connection with the incident.

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Georgia holds run-off election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Greene left Congress earlier this year after a dramatic split with US President Donald Trump.

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Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities

Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

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JD Vance backs Orbán's re-election bid in Budapest visit and hits out at EU

US Vice-President JD Vance intervenes in the campaign to give Orbán a ringing endorsement in Budapest.

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Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds

The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.

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What do people think of Kanye West being blocked from entering the UK?

This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.

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Mum of twins who says home was bombed in Lebanon speaks to BBC

More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.

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The mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge

Göbekli Tepe, an 11,500‑year‑old temple, offers clues to humanity's first steps toward settling down.

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Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes

Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: "It is so great to hear from Earth again."

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Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46.

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Moment Artemis II sets record for distance humans have travelled from Earth

The crew broke a previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, and they are still heading further away from Earth.

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From a Ryan Murphy body horror to an ingenious James Bond-themed comedy-drama and the latest Game of Thrones prequel, we pick the year's greatest programmes to stream right now.
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This was supposed to be a big year for US tourism. But long wait times at airports and rising anti-American sentiment are causing some travellers to reconsider their plans.
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Business

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Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat

You can hire house help in 15 minutes in India. But is the system fair?

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Sport

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Is 'free' McIlroy ready to create more Masters history?

Twelve months after the greatest moment of his career, Rory McIlroy returns to the Masters looking for a rare back-to-back win.

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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.

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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.

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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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