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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 imageBBC correspondent Jonathan Beale is seen wearing a black shirt and headset in the cockpit of the Voyager. Two pilots, another crew member and the large control system can be seen in the background

Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones

Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

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

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus

Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.

5 hrs ago
Health

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.

10 hrs ago
Europe

Scott Mills questioned by police in 2018 over historical sex offence allegations against teenage boy

The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

3 hrs ago
Culture

Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar

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

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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

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News imageThe photo shows four astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission standing in a busy indoor sports arena, wearing bright blue flight jackets with mission patches and logos. They are in the foreground, smiling and cheering, with one woman in the centre clasping her hands and two of the men raising their fists in the air in celebration. The crowd behind them is slightly out of focus but fills the stands, suggesting a major sporting event. The lighting is bright and even, and the mood is joyful, energetic and triumphant.

The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon

The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

News imageThe faces of a man and a woman side-by-side, with the man smiling and making a thumbs up and the woman frowning abd making a thumbs down, against a green background (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

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 ways to avoid being hoodwinked.


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

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News imageTwo police officers stand behind police tape in Porepunkah, green mountains can be seen in the background

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Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit

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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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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Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch

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

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

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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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