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News imageUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a congressional hearing

Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war

The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.

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World

News imageTrump and EU Usrula Van Leyen seated, leaning towards each other and shaking hands

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

The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

1 hr ago
Europe
News imageEx-Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic arrives in the courtroom prior to the hearing of the final verdict on appeal against his genocide conviction over the 1995 Srebrenica massacre

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.

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Europe

How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?

The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.

7 hrs ago
London

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

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Middle East

Pickleball and protests: Trump visit stirs up world's largest retirement community

Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, Florida, which is home to 150,000 people.

9 hrs ago
US & Canada

Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth

A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.

5 hrs ago
Devon

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News imageCharly Clive, Connie Britton and Steve Carell in Rooster (Credit: HBO Max)

Rooster to Beef: The hit US TV shows making fun of the generation clash

US TV comedy is the latest battleground for millennials, boomers and Gens Z and X. Just as it did in the 1970s, the generation gap makes us laugh – can the laughter help heal the rift?

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.


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Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it

Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.

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News imageA man in a tuxedo lies on the floor in front of a golden Oscar statuette

Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight

The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.

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Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

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Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

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News imageA woman whose apron and arms are in shot, is assembling a Banh Mi sandwich, using tongs to fill a roll with vegetables. She is wearing black plastic gloves.

Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

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News imageAung San Suu Kyi arrives at her National League for Democracy (NLD) headquarters on November 14, 2010 in Yangon

Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years

Little has been heard of Myanmar's former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

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Supporters and critics react as Trump visits retirement 'utopia'

The BBC visited the Villages, the world’s largest retirement community and a key GOP stronghold, where a growing chorus of critics signals change ahead of President Trump’s visit.

US & Canada
News imageRichard Manville wearing a grey t-shirt

Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel

Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he's leaving for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.

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British royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block party

King Charles' historic state visit, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007, has come to an end.

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Has the royal state visit saved the special US-UK relationship?

BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

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The new at‑home tech helping stroke survivors in recovery

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

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Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing?

The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.

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'Attacked 28 times in a day': BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

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'It's just ridiculous': Americans react to gas prices

Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

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Sport

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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

The country will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
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Travel

News imageA large sign reading "Oswestry" outside the town's railway station with cars parked behind it (Credit: Richard Collett)

Oswestry: The English town that belongs in Wales

In the border town of Oswestry, Welsh is heard in shops, on signs and in daily life – despite the town being firmly in England.
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US & Canada News

News imageTwo police officers stand at the bottom of concrete steps outside of Foss High School, facing the camera. A sign reading 'Foss High School' is to their left. Behind them stand around 14 people wearing civilian clothing and more police on the steps, with yellow police tape visible at the top of the steps.

Six injured in Washington state school stabbing

Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.

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News imageFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu (left) pays for baguettes during a visit to a village bakery in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, central France. Reporters (on the right) are seen filming the prime minister. Photo: 1 May 2026

French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes

Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.

Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem

Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies

US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support


Business

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The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says

How the Iran war may affect UK bills and finances

How will car finance compensation payments work?


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

Why AI companies want you to be afraid of them

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


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Culture

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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.

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

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Travel

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Campaign group urges airline to drop Gatwick route

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

Ferry returns for summer trips after accident

Derry to Dublin flight 'expected to resume in October'

One of the world's most remote nations opens up


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Arts

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".

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

10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

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Earth

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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


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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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