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News imageUS troops walking during a training exercise in Germany. They carry rifles and wear camo

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

8 hrs ago

News imagePresident Donald Trump speaks to the press before departing the White House for Florida on May 1, 2026, in Washington DC

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageGeorge HW Bush (L-R), Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

4 hrs ago
World

'If we sleep they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans

In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

1 hr ago

Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?

For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

11 hrs ago
Australia

Boats, dancing and cake-cutting: Bermuda welcomes King Charles

Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.

6 hrs ago
UK

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

1 hr ago
UK

Weekend reads

News imageLavinia and Michelle Osbourne

These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads

Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.

News imageA rendering of Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan, in a modular diagrid structure (Credit: BIG)

One of the world's most remote nations opens up

Bhutan has long limited how the world visits. Now, a new airport and ambitious city could reshape travel to the Himalayan kingdom.


Best Audio of the Week

News imageThe Global Story, The Global Story, The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?

The Global Story

The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?

News imageGlobal News Podcast, US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany

Global News Podcast

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany

News imageThe Interview, The Interview, Ringo Starr, musician: I never play music alone

The Interview

Ringo Starr, musician: I never play music alone

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Should we mine the Moon?

The Inquiry

Should we mine the Moon?

News imageThe Documentary Podcast, Atomic crossroads: Poland's nuclear future

The Documentary Podcast

Atomic crossroads: Poland's nuclear future

News imageThe Interface, The Interface, Is your iPhone about to change forever?

The Interface

Is your iPhone about to change forever?

News imageWitness History, Witness History, The world's first perfume archive

Witness History

The world's first perfume archive

News imageThe Interface, The Interface, Why is everything a conspiracy?

The Interface

Why is everything a conspiracy?

News imageBusiness Daily, Business Daily, Does cutting game time boost the bottom line?

Business Daily

Does cutting game time boost the bottom line?

News imageGood Bad Billionaire, Good Bad Billionaire, The Lee family (from Inheritance: Samsung): Part one

Good Bad Billionaire

The Lee family (from Inheritance: Samsung): Part one


Documentaries

Lucy Worsley Investigates
Lucy Worsley Investigates
Lucy Worsley Investigates
Lucy Worsley Investigates
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Lucy Worsley uncovers the shocking truth behind history's most infamous mysteries.


More news

News imageA poster showing three people - a man wearing a black vest and holding a sword, a woman in a black embellished blouse holding a sword with both hands, and behind them, a bald man with a strip of hair holding an axe. In the background, there is a red and gold couch and a duststorm

Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas

Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.

8 hrs ago
Asia
News imageAung San Suu Kyi looks out a window.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

1 day ago
Asia

Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing

From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.

10 hrs ago
US & Canada

Cuba condemns new US sanctions as 'illegal' and 'abusive'

The new measures come on top of a US blockade of oil to Cuba that has caused widespread blackouts and fuel shortages.

1 hr ago
World
News imageSally Gardner, novelist, attends the Oxford Literary Festival 2026 on March 23, 2026 in Oxford, England.

My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it

Children's author Sally Gardner says her extravagant shopping sprees left her feeling "ashamed".

7 hrs ago
UK
News imageImage of Meryl Streep in a still from The Devil Wears Prada 2. She is wearing a grey blazer, assorted jewellery and black glasses.

There was one way we'd agreed to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep

The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageSir Keir Starmer speaking into a radio microphone in front of a BBC Radio 4 backdrop.

Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests

The British PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

1 hr ago
Politics

Editor's picks

News imageInside Finlandu2019s Arctic icebreaker ship labs

The Finnish shipyard making the world's toughest icebreakers

Tech Now heads to Finland to meet the engineers designing icebreaker ships navigating through Arctic sea ice.

Tech Now
News imageThe fascinating history of the QR code

A look at the fascinating history of the QR code

QR codes are used in so many areas of our lives. Tech Now explains the story behind their creation.

Tech Now
News imageHow new tech is helping stroke survivors in recovery

The new at‑home tech helping stroke survivors in recovery

Tech Now examines the latest technology helping stroke survivors regain hand and arm movement.

Tech Now
News imageInside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

Tech Now
News imageIs this how AI might destroy humanity?

Is this how AI might eliminate humanity?

A research paper predicts AI autonomy by 2027 could lead to human extinction within a decade.

Tech Now
News imageCan space fuel our Earth's energy?

How space-based solar power can fuel our Earth

Tech Now explores how space innovation could help solve the Earth's energy challenges.

Tech Now
News imageApple at 50: The tech devices that defined a generation

Apple at 50: Devices that defined a generation

Tech Now asks what's next for Apple as the tech giant marks its 50th anniversary.

Tech Now
News imageThe video game bringing medieval Europe back to life

The video game bringing medieval Europe back to life

BBC Tech Now meets the makers of Total War strategy series to uncover how they bring medieval cultures to life.

Tech Now

Watch list

News imageKelly Reilly and Cole Hauser dancing together in Dutton Ranch (Credit: Paramount)

Dutton Ranch to Lord of the Flies: 11 of the best TV shows to watch in May

From the latest Yellowstone spin-off to a new take on William Golding's classic novel about violent schoolboys – these are the best series to watch and stream.

News imageMeryl Streep in a red gown next to Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Credit: 20th Century Fox)

Star Wars to The Devil Wears Prada 2: 10 of the best films to watch this May

With the cinematic debut of the Mandalorian and Grogu and the return of the iconic Miranda Priestly, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.


In History

News imageA black-and-white image of Rose Dugdale with her fist raised (Credit: Alamy)

The English heiress who masterminded 'one of the largest art heists in history'

Rose Dugdale rejected her privileged background and joined the IRA. In April 1974, reported the BBC, she took part in "one of the largest art heists in history".
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Route 66 at 100

News imageA postcard-style image of a Native American dancer in bright pink regalia with the words "Greetings from" and a Route 66 shield in the corner (Credit: First Americans Museum/ Serenity Strull/ BBC)

The Route 66 story you haven't been told

As the Mother Road celebrates its centenary, Indigenous voices are revealing overlooked histories and creating new ways for travellers to experience the road.

News imageAngel Delgadillo stands in the middle of wide street on Route 66 in a postcard-style image reading "Greetings from Route 66" (Credit: Johnny Kompar/ Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Meet the 98-year-old 'Angel of Route 66'

News imageA male action figure in a green filling station uniform raises his hand in greeting in front of Route 66 signs (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

What it's like to drive Route 66 in an EV

News imageClassic Ford Customline automobile displayed outside a motel in Springfield, Missouri (Credit: Serenity Strull/ Getty Images)

Springfield: The Ozarks' city that gave Route 66 its name


US & Canada News

News imageMifepristone and Misoprostol pills are pictured Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Skokie, Illinois.

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.

May Day protests take place across major US cities

Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready?

Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards


More World News

News imagePeople by a walled tree planted in the 13th Century.

'This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here'

Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

Trump repeats that he is 'not happy' with Iran as deadline to seek approval for war looms


Business

News imageA young couple sit in their kitchen looking at bills. The woman is holding papers and the man is holding a tablet device

Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money

The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination


Technology

News imageIllustration of a sperm cell being injected into an egg during in vitro fertilisation (Credit: Getty Images)

Finding 'hidden sperm' in men deemed infertile

A new AI-powered technology is locating sperm cells in men who were told they had none – and giving couples who have been trying for years another chance at having children.

Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that

AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right?

Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court


Latest Sport audio

News imageNot by the Playbook, Sportshour, Run for your life

Not by the Playbook

Run for your life

News imageBBC Women's Football Weekly, Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, Extra: Klara Bühl on assists, finding joy and Bayern Munich’s coffee club

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Extra: Klara Bühl on assists, finding joy and Bayern Munich’s coffee club

News imageFootball Daily, The Commentators’ View: Toilet rolls & stolen wallets

Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: Toilet rolls & stolen wallets

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, Can AI help Ineos dominate cycling once more?

More than the Score

Can AI help Ineos dominate cycling once more?

News imageBBC Women's Football Weekly, Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, Extra: Millie Bright on retirement, abuse and the future

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Extra: Millie Bright on retirement, abuse and the future

News imageThe Wayne Rooney Show, The Wayne Rooney Show, James Nelson-Joyce: “I want Wayne in This City Is Ours!"

The Wayne Rooney Show

James Nelson-Joyce: “I want Wayne in This City Is Ours!"

News imageF1: Chequered Flag, Miami GP Preview: The Wait is Over. F1 Returns

F1: Chequered Flag

Miami GP Preview: The Wait is Over. F1 Returns

News imageFootball Daily, Euro Leagues: Champions League fallout and Mourinho returning to Real Madrid?

Football Daily

Euro Leagues: Champions League fallout and Mourinho returning to Real Madrid?


Sport

News imageStina Blackstenius celebrates

The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal

As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung striker Stina Blackstenius.

'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader

Rejuvenated Dragons aim for final European hurdle

English clubs pursue Rangers' Rice - gossip


Health

News imageAn illustration of a capsule filled with colourful magic mushrooms on an indigo backdrop surrounded by smoke (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking

Nicotine is highly addictive, but new research is showing that psychedelics can shift people's worldview in ways to help them give up cigarettes.

Nine ways to cope with your seasonal allergies

How enjoying your food could help you lose weight

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why


Culture

News imageGraham Linehan photographed outside Southwark Crown Court in a blue suit and purples shirt, he is wearing glasses

Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned

Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.

The hottest trend in TV: Get generations to fight each other

Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final?

Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage


Travel

News imageAviation group member Joe Mooney - A middle aged white man with grey hair wearing a pink shirt and navy jacket stood outside the airport

Campaign group urges airline to drop Gatwick route

It suggests Aurigny could lease the routes to larger operators and concentrate on regional routes.

Oswestry: The English town that belongs in Wales

Ferry returns for summer trips after accident

Derry to Dublin flight 'expected to resume in October'


Watch

News imageNorland1

What it takes to become one of the world's top-paid nannies

Norland College produces elite child carers who work for royal families and can earn more than doctors.
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Arts

News imageA walkway in the library of Merton College Oxford, lined with rows of bookcases and a globe at the end (Credit: Courtesy of the Warden and Fellows of Merton College Oxford)

The enchanting history of Oxford University's 750-year-old library

Predating the Aztec Empire, Merton College Library in Oxford has been used by everyone from celebrated 14th-Century mathematicians to JRR Tolkien.

10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

Why this 16th-Century painting isn't what it seems

The centuries-old origins of current fairy fiction


Earth

News imageA fox looking to its right while standing in front of a Soviet era sign reading Pripyat 1970 (Credit: Getty Images)

Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land

It's 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster. This is what it has meant for wildlife living around the devastated nuclear power plant.

The abandoned vehicles in Chernobyl's 'dead zone'

Bees behaving strangely? It must be hurricane season

Humpback whales were nearly wiped out. Now their numbers are skyrocketing


Video

News imageChris Hemsworth's deeply emotional journey across Australia with his father

Chris Hemsworth's deeply emotional journey with his father

Chris Hemsworth tells Graham Norton how he made a documentary about his dad's Alzheimer's treatment.

A sleeper train adventure through Europe

Norway's 'silent' cruise around the Oslofjord

Gordon Ramsay kicked out Joan Collins from his restaurant


World's Table

News imageA thick T-bone steak sits against a black background, scattered with red peppercorns, rock salt and herb (Credit: Alamy)s

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.

Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Why farm-to-table isn't just a 'trend' in Atlanta


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