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Iran warns of 'devastating' retaliation after Trump's expletive-filled threats

Trump says he will strike Iran's power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not open before an apparent deadline of 20:00 ET on Tuesday (01:00 BST Wednesday).


News imageA still image purporting to show the burned wreckage of aircraft destroyed during the US mission to find a stranded airman in Iran. What appears to be two propellers can be seen among scraps of metal and smoke on a sandy ground.

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

10 hrs ago
World
News imageA picture of the Earth from space, which centres the planet against the dark background of space. It's a round blue planet. Clouds can be seen and a thin green aurora at the top.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

8 hrs ago
US & Canada

How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition

The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

9 hrs ago
Asia

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

12 hrs ago
Europe

Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash

Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

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Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.

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Women were never meant to give birth on their backs - so why do they?

It's usually more dangerous for women to give birth lying down, but the practice began because of a Frenchman who decided it was more convenient... for men.

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

Instant house help brings speed and structure, but workers face tighter control and rising pressure in their jobs.


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Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.

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

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Dame Sarah Mullally called for an 'end to the violence and destruction' before a congregation in Canterbury.

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Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.

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At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.

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Science

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