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News imageUndercover footage of a man in a suit, wearing glasses, in a hotel lobby.

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

54 mins ago

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Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK

Some migrants are being encouraged to fabricate abuse allegations in order to stay in the UK.

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Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to talk, as White House says indirect negotiations with Iran 'ongoing'

The US president says he is seeking "breathing room" between Israel and Lebanon, as the White House says it has not requested an extension of the ceasefire with Iran.

Analysis: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done

The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

9 hrs ago
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Russian drone and missile attacks kill 13 people in Ukraine

Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.

56 mins ago
Europe

Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say

Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.

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Middle East

Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf

Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

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News imagePhotograph of a black macaques taking a selfie (Credit: David Slater/ Caters New/ BBC)

This monkey selfie will protect you from AI slop

What happens when something that isn't human makes art? The answer lies with this image, and it will change what ends up on your screen and in your headphones forever.

News imageMeryl Streep in a grey blazer as Miranda Priestley in Devil Wears Prada 2 (Image Credit: 20th Century Fox)

Has the new Devil Wears Prada lost its bite?

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the most anticipated film of 2026 so far. But the publicity campaign suggests the original's satire has been softened – along with Meryl Streep's toxic boss villain.


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The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

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China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

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Allbirds shares soar after pivot from shoes to AI

The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

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Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

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World
News imageSanae Takaichi sitting at a table in front of a microphone. Behind her is a screen showing other Asian leaders in a virtual meeting.

Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

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News imageWomen BJP's Ministers and MP's leave after watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual address on the occasion of BJP Foundation day , at Parliament house library on April 6, 2023 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Sonu Mehta/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.

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From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer

BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.

Politics
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Winner of €1m Picasso 'thought it was a scam', organiser tells BBC

One of the charity draw organisers tells BBC Radio 4's Front Row about calling the painting's new owner.

Europe
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Is the US blockade of Iran working?

BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working.

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News imageA split image of Xi Jinping waving in front of a red background and Frank Gardner in the BBC newsroom

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

World
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Go on patrol with the Canadian Rangers across the frozen Arctic

The BBC rode along with the Rangers on the last leg of a historic trek as they assert their presence in Canada's far north.

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Dashcam captures meteor soaring through sky

A meteor that experts say was travelling over the North Sea is spotted in Northamptonshire.

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Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

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CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

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Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland?

The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people migrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend?
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World

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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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Diplomacy on ice: Mark Carney and Alexander Stubb play hockey

The Canadian prime minister joined the Ottawa Charge team on the rink alongside the Finnish president during his first formal bilateral visit.

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During their visit down under, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen to learn more about First Nations Australians' history.

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Business

News imageAn aerial view of whit and black imported new cars on the quayside of Alexandra Dock at Grimsby Port.

Why the UK government is relaxed about Chinese car imports

The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

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Sport

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Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama

The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's elite tournament has delivered drama in spades.

Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis - does style matter?

LIV Golf to run for 'many years' amid collapse rumours

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Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

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?

What will the next footprints on the Moon be like?

Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands


Culture

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She was a folk-music genius. Then she vanished

Connie Converse made stunning, forward-thinking songs in the 1950s, but was barely known – and aged 50, she disappeared. Now, with a new re-release of her music, she's recognised as a trailblazer.

The 'bizarre' story of the world's first LSD trip

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Arts

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The world's most misunderstood novel

F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is synonymous with glitz and glamour, but this is just one of many myths that have surrounded the book since its first publication in 1925.

Inside the hotel where Agatha Christie wrote a classic

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News imageBaby Pachyrhinosaurus struggles to survive in the wilderness

Baby Pachyrhinosaurus struggles to survive in the wilderness

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Travel

News imageThree paddleboarders standing on their boards and paddling

Paddleboarders are reviving an ancient Aboriginal language

The millennia-old language of Gumbaynggirr was critically endangered. Now, a series of tourism initiatives are helping to bring it back from the brink of disappearance.

A strange paradox means no one knows how long England's coastline really is

Six of the world's most stunning diving spots

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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

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth


Earth

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The team saving Welsh native species in case the apocalypse wipes them out

Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on these two conservationists.

A look back at incredible pictures by Doug Allan, late Planet Earth cameraman

As chlamydia threatens koalas, one island offers hope

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The Travel Show takes on Zambia's Victoria Falls, plunging straight into its wild rapids.

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