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News imageA man inspects damage as bent schrapnel protrude from a window of a university in Tehran that was hit by a US-Israeli missile attack overnight, in Tehran on 7 April
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Trump says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran doesn't make deal, as US hits Kharg Island

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


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Earthset and a solar eclipse: Nasa releases first images from Moon fly-by

The first two images show an 'Earthrise' and the solar eclipse the astronauts viewed.

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News imageA solar eclipse seen from the dark side of the moon

Watch: 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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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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Europe

One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.

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World

Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.

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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.

47 mins ago
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10 of the best TV shows of 2026 so far

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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What's the most painful sting in the world?

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


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

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Her husband told authorities she fell out of their dinghy on Saturday night and was swept out to sea.

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One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with truck in France

The driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.

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Why Real Madrid tie could make or break Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes

Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?

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My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face

Philippa Gibson's great-aunt Violet tried to kill the Italian dictator in Rome on 7 April 1926.

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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era

The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

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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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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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The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

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Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

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Video appears to show US plane and search and rescue helicopters over southern Iran

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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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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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?

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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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WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contractor killed by Israeli troops

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

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Jason Day says Tiger Woods was "a little bit selfish" to drive under the influence and "put other people in harm's way" when he crashed his car in Florida last month.

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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.

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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Video

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