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News imageAn image of a burnt-out blue car in front of a heavily damaged building with blown-out windows and burned exterior walls. A firefighter in uniform sprays the blue car

US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row

Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.

25 mins ago
World

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Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker

The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.

24 mins ago
World
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Twelve police officers injured and water cannon fired during second night of Belfast disorder

The UK Northern Ireland secretary says a sense of fear "has spread amongst ethnic minority people" after the nights of violence.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

9 hrs ago
BBC InDepth

Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants

During his visit, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

41 mins ago
Europe

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song

The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

9 hrs ago
Culture

Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history

A star-studded crowd, including actor Timothee Chalamet and pop icon Taylor Swift, sees the Knicks clinch a record comeback.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

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An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

News imageA view of Sagrada Familia in the distance between trees (Credit: Getty Images)

Ancient engineering marvels of the world's tallest church

Antoni Gaudí was known as "God's architect", and the centuries-old arch design he drew on for Barcelona's Sagrada Família helps it soar higher than any other church in the world.


World Cup

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Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends

Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.

News imageChristian Pulisic #10 of USA heads the ball against Joshua Kimmich #6 of Germany during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

A World Cup guide for new football fans

For anyone new to the beautiful game, and its most prestigious prize, here's what you need to know.

News imagePlayers to watch out for at the 2026 World Cup

Twenty new players to watch at World Cup 2026

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

News imageThe immersive venue putting World Cup fans pitchside

The immersive venue putting World Cup fans pitchside

This Los Angeles venue uses cutting-edge technology to bring the World Cup experience to life.

News imageBBC pundits World Cup predictions, clockwise from top left: Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney, Olivier Giroud, Steph Houghton, Alan Shearer and Rachel Corsie

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.


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Documentaries

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Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

58 mins ago
Asia
News imageCoupang employees load items into a truck at one of the company's delivery centers in Seoul

Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions

The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.

10 mins ago
Business

Chinese police detain man after dog torture videos spark outrage

The man allegedly posed as an "adopter" of animals but ended up abusing the dogs and cats he took in.

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Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms

The bill includes a new regulator and sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online.

9 hrs ago
World
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Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as clashes kill at least 15

An uneasy silence has blanketed the capital, with empty streets, closed shops and patrolling police.

7 hrs ago
Asia
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Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says

Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.

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Asia
News imageA black and white photograph showing three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer standing on a beach with waves gently lapping in the background. She has short fair hair and is wearing a white bathing costume.

Family of British toddler criticises police as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins

NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.

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'A little goes a long way': New York's candy stores sweeten economic gloom

While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

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What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein

The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

US & Canada
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Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit

Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

Europe
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Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

After more than a century of sharing the main entrance, Canadians were barred from using the library's US-side door by the Trump administration in 2025.

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US President Trump: 'I love the inflation'

The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.

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'People can change': Scandal-hit Platner on Maine primary win

Graham Platner, whose campaign was plagued by scandals, has won the Maine primary and will run as the state's Democratic candidate for the US Senate in the November midterms.

US & Canada
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How a knife attack sparked a night of violence in Belfast

BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland
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Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast

Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.

Northern Ireland
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Is the US ready to host the 2026 World Cup?

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports on readiness concerns in the New York-New Jersey region, where eight matches will take place.

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The woman who stowed away on a ship to report on D-Day

US journalist Martha Gellhorn tricked officers so that she could write firsthand dispatches from Normandy in June 1944. In 1991, she told the BBC about her daring subterfuge.


The SpeciaList

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Queer Eye's chef on his favourite meals from around the world

Celebrity chef Antoni Porowski dishes on "one of the best bites I've ever had in my life" and shares why he always looks for a grandma when he travels.


US & Canada News

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Knicks owner clashes with Mamdani over tight security, cancelling NBA Finals watch party

Mamdani rejected Dolan's complaints, saying the city had approved the requested number of watch party attendees.

Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race

Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment finds

Will this scandal-plagued outsider help save or sink the Democrats?


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Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again today

The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.

French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges

Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions


Business

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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children

The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss

I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary


Technology

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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games

The game-changing tech transforming the World Cup


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Sport

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Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

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World Cup 2026: Reaction as England win final friendly before tournament begins

Knicks beat Spurs after record NBA Finals comeback

Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism


Health

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Seven ways to trick yourself into eating better

We might believe we are in control of what we choose to eat, but our senses are constantly manipulating what we buy and how much we consume. Here's how to turn them to your advantage.

What blindside divorce tells us about modern love

A rare few can fend off HIV. Could scientists find a cure through them?

The people who are addicted to daydreaming


Culture

News imageBlack and white cardboard cut-out of writer and artist Lucy Edkins with added colourful pigtails, eyes and lipstick

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'

Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.

Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant

BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'


Travel

News imageCyclist crossing a wooden boardwalk at Lake Jasna in Slovenia with the Julian Alps in the background (Credit: Getty Images)

The world's five safest countries for 2026

There are now more active conflicts than at any point since World War Two. Residents in Iceland, New Zealand and elsewhere explain the qualities that make their nations so peaceful.

Holiday divers are helping save sharks in Japan

Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark

Five new rules to travel smarter this summer


Watch

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The rare casket that reveals Ancient Rome's extreme wealth

The stunning artifact displays the luxurious lifestyle of Roman nobility but exposes hidden inequality.
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Arts

News imageA still of a warrior with a bow and arrow from The Adventures of Prince Achmed (Credit: BFI)

The woman 'who beat Disney by a decade'

German director Lotte Reiniger's The Adventures of Prince Achmed was released a century ago in 1926 – and now stands as the world's oldest animated feature film

10 of the best books of 2026 so far

Whistler Mother is a US icon - here's why the artist would've hated its success

'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'


Earth

News imageA juvenile wunderpus octopus is surrounded by plankton on a black background (Credit: Jialing Cai/ Ocean Photographer of the Year)

'The deep sea will come to me': The diver photographing creatures of the deep

When photographer Jialing Cai plunged into the ocean in the dead of night, she found creatures of the deep had risen up to meet her.

This trafficked pangolin was destined for a grisly end. Now he's back in the wild

No males exist in this fish species. How has it survived for 100,000 years?

The real story of the Amazon's 'lost city'


Video

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The dangerous trade that shaped an English port

Deep-sea trawling shaped the economy and daily life in Hull, England, with thousands relying on the industry.

A mother tiger on a fierce hunt to feed her cubs

Inside the hidden world of rhino romance

Meet the mudskipper: The remarkable fish that lives on land


World's Table

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10 winning pictures from the World Food Photography Awards 2026

From a Soviet-era sanatorium to a floating market in Bangladesh, this year's World Food Photography Awards capture the many ways food shapes daily life around the world.

Why Sri Lankans hand out free food to strangers on the side of the road

The prized Chinese green tea that can cost $8,800 per kilogram

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