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News imageMassive explosion after strike in Iran's Baharestan
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Iranian city 'hit hard' by strikes, say residents, while video shows huge blasts at missile base

Footage from the Iranian city of Isfahan, verified by the BBC, shows major explosions at the base - seemingly after a US or Israeli air strike.


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Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war

There were some glaring omissions in the US president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

12 hrs ago
World
News imageA view of the Earth from the spacecraft with part of the rocket in the foreground and the dark of space all around
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'Absolutely phenomenal': Astronauts in awe of Earth as they prepare for next phase of Moon mission

The 10-day Artemis II mission is the first crewed journey around the Moon in half a century.

Man dies in storm as Saharan dust shrouds Crete

A man dies in flooding near Athens as rain lashes several regions in Greece, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped Crete.

7 hrs ago
Europe

Utah teen identified as victim of serial killer Ted Bundy

New DNA testing has solved the 51-year-old case of murdered teenager Laura Ann Aime, according to investigators.

17 hrs ago
US & Canada

Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing

The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

8 hrs ago
Business

The $11k World Cup final ticket - what we learned from first open sale

The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.

2 hrs ago
World Cup

Artemis II mission

News imageIn pictures: Artemis II roars into space

In pictures: Artemis II roars into space

Stunning images capture the moment Artemis II lifts off for the first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years.

News imageNASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft blasts off from the Kennedy Space Center. A vertical pillar of flame erupts from the rocket as it shoots off into the blue sky.

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

News imageTwo astronauts sitting in a dark spacecraft are visible among control systems.

First live view of Artemis II crew since arriving in space

Nasa astronauts conducted a number of different tests on board the Orion spacecraft - including practising manoeuvring the capsule.

News imagea rocket takes off as birds fly in the foreground

Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

News imageBecky Morelle watches the launch.

'Oh my goodness, that is spectacular!': BBC science editor reacts to launch

Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.


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News imageEmpty beach chairs with tall hotel buildings in background (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

'Brutal' toll of war on Dubai's tourist trade

The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering.

News imageA person injecting themselves in the abdomen with a weight-loss drug using a pen injection system (Credit: Getty Images)

What you need to know about weight-loss drugs

Medication is not the easy solution that many people believe, especially if you hope to keep the pounds off in the long term.


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Documentaries

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News imageA resident inspects the damage at a sports complex in Manado

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

11 hrs ago
Asia
News imageA low-rise school building with police tape around the gate. Men in military fatigues can be seen standing by the perimeter wall.

Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

1 hr ago
Africa

UK funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and theft

Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

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US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez

It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.

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World
News imageA court sketch of a man with shaved head and green t-shirt with his head bowed.

Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his family

Lawyers for Naveed Akram had argued his mother, brother and sister live in "constant fear".

14 hrs ago
Australia
News imageA gold helmet and two gold bracelets

Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

48 mins ago
Europe
News imageA woman wearing a green blouse and a blue saree is seen milking a cow in the oil portrait. A child, who is Hindu deity Krishna, is seen standing next to her wearing jewellery.

Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale

Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.

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News imageSplit screen. A man being interviewed by the BBC is on the left and Ione Wells is on the right.

'A historic moment': Americans react to birthright citizenship case

The BBC’s Ione Wells spoke with protesters and attendees outside the US Supreme Court hearing on President Donald Trump’s executive order.

US & Canada
News imageTrump speaks during his televised address.

Trump says US 'on the cusp' of ending Iran war in televised address

The president also called on countries reliant on the Strait of Hormuz to 'build up the courage' to secure it.

World
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The moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

US & Canada
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Passengers watch Artemis II blast off from commercial plane

People on a commercial flight were treated to a rare view of the launch of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in half a century.

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Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch

From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.

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Jacob Elordi jokes about an early career review calling him so wooden he could only play Frankenstein's monster.

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'Something needs to be done': Americans struggle as petrol prices surge

The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.

US & Canada
News imageTim Pierce, peach farmer in Alabama, is riding his tractor.

As Iran war continues, US farmers absorb rising costs

The BBC’s Gary O'Donoghue speaks to one farmer in Alabama who continues to support US President Trump despite facing intense financial pressures.

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Football

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Is success crucial? BBC Sport experts pick their player of the season

With award season just around the corner, BBC Sport experts pick their contenders for Premier League player of the year. Do you agree?
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Culture

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The genius of The Sopranos' most shocking episode

In 2006, The Sopranos' season six opener gave viewers two of the most startling scenes in television history. Twenty years on, here's why it's time to reconsider Members Only.
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US & Canada news

News imageArtemis rocket launches off with bright flames, smoke and the silhouettes of birds in the foreground

High above Earth, Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon

After a spectacular launch the astronauts are preparing for a high-stakes engine burn out of Earth's orbit.

Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide

Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

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Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place

Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says

New Brazil law allows separated couples joint custody over pets


Business

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A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy

US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

Republicans unveil plan to end partial US government shutdown

Australia to crack down on gambling ads after years of criticism

UK chancellor says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran


Sport

News imageGabriele Gravina

Italian FA head Gravina quits over World Cup failure

Gabriele Gravina resigns as the head of the Italian Football Federation following the national side's failure to to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

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Technology

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Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

In harsh environment, this village survives with quirky inventions

Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle

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Science

News imageA woman smiles and claps as she watches the launch, with many people behind her looking to the skies, also watching.

'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off

There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.

Inside the nerve centre running a new mission to the Moon

The ancient reason there are 60 minutes in an hour

The deep cave bacteria resistant to modern medicine


Culture

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The Drama's horrifying twist will divide audiences

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new film about a soon-to-be married couple is a romcom with a disturbing difference. The result is 2026's "first great cinematic conversation-starter".

The centuries-old origins of current fairy fiction

Taylor Swift pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor with surprise music video

Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance


Arts

News imageThe Triumph of Bacchus by Michaelina Wautier. A crowd surrounds Roman god Bacchus, who is reclining in the centre. Amongst the humans are satyrs, a donkey and a goat. (Credit: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna)

These artworks are by women - men got the credit

For centuries, The Triumph of Bacchus was misattributed then hidden – now it is at the centre of a major exhibition. Here are five groundbreaking artworks wrongly attributed to men.

The dark side of the US's most divisive painter

Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist

The hoax that shook Australian literature


Watch

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How early humans faced a terrifying Ice Age predator

Ella Al‑Shamahi ventures into muddy cave systems to uncover the secrets behind a deadly prehistoric hunt.
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Travel

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What happens when remote travel goes wrong

As off-grid travel surges, travellers are arriving in remote destinations unprepared for the silence, wildlife and discomfort that come with them.

An Easter crime fiction wave is sweeping Norway

Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US

This is the year to visit Morocco's quiet capital


World's Table

News imageA tray of pistachio baklava over a bed of pistachios (Credit: Getty Images)

Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

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

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth

How 'Yakult Ladies' became a lifeline in ageing Japan


Earth

News imageThe fruits of a cultivated golden oyster mushroom (Credit: Getty Images)

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.

The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on UK mountains

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking

In photos: A pesticide tragedy that haunts an Indian state


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Prehistoric footprints reveal a mother's perilous journey

Fossilised footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico reveal an extraordinary human story.

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