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News imageClose up shot of Trump stood pointing while speaking to reporters on Air Force One

Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again on Wednesday

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.

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Family of Belfast knife victim say 'unrest is not welcome' as extra police brought onto streets

The family of Stephen Ogilvy say "peaceful protest is the only way forward". Public transport is closing early in Belfast today after violence last night.

News imageTwo drivers wearing shorts and t shirts fill up their cars with petrol.

US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2%

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran.

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Business

Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia

Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.

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Europe

Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels

The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

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Asia

Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court

Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.

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

Graham Platner, who won his Maine primary on a left-wing, anti-establishment message, now faces a formiddable Republican in key Senate race.

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US & Canada

Only from the BBC

News imageAntoni Porowski wears a grey button down and stands in front of the glass windows of a restaurant (Credit: National Geographic/ Amy Browning)

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

Celebrity chef Antoni Porowski tells us about the meals he still dreams about, and why he always looks for a grandma when he travels.

News imageA black-and-white photo of American war correspondent Martha Gellhorn talking with soldiers of the British Army on the Italian front in 1944 (Credit: Getty Images)

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.


World Cup

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 imageA collection of World Cup 2026 stickers fanned in someone's hands (Credit: Alamy)

How to complete the largest ever World Cup sticker book

Collecting stickers of players ahead of the World Cup is a much-loved fan tradition. This tournament's sticker book is the largest ever – this is what it takes to collect them all.

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 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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USA 94: The World Cup that 'changed everything'

It was the summer when 'soccer' landed in the United States, touching down on a runway of American glitz, welcomed by famous faces spanning every genre.


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Documentaries

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Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein

The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.

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I will never get over watching my home of 13 years burn down

A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city.

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Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters

The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.

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Brazil shown eight red cards in USA friendly

USA manager Emma Hayes says "it was an experience I will never forget" following her side's chaotic, bad-tempered 1-0 win against Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday.

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Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

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News imageMugshot of Karmelo Anthony, now 19, who has been found guilty for the murder of Austin Metcalf in Frisco, Texas, in 2025

Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for killing fellow student at athletics event

The fatal incident during a high school athletics event in a Dallas suburb drew national attention.

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News imageKanye West is seen outdoors on March 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, wearing a black jacket

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

West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".

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Culture
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Dinosaur highway 'one of the longest in the world'

The tracks were first spotted by a worker at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire four years ago.

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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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'There is no one else': Graham Platner voters on backing the controversial Democrat in Maine

The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.

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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.

US & Canada
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Moment Trump is booed during the national anthem at NBA Finals

The US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic".

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News imageNASA astronaut commander Randy Bresnik, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut pilot Luca Parmitano, NASA astronaut mission specialist Frank Rubio, and NASA astronaut mission specialist Andre Douglas speak during a press conference announcing the crew for the Artemis III mission at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on June 9, 2026.

Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission

The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.

World
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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

Middle East
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Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.

Science & Environment

Arts

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.


Culture

News imageJosh O'Connor climbs a shipping container while Emily Blunt hangs on to the side of a red car in Disclosure Day (Credit: Universal Pictures)

Disclosure Day is like 'a drab X-Files episode' ★★☆☆☆

Steven Spielberg has returned to the subject of extraterrestrial life with his new blockbuster. But, falling far short of Close Encounters and ET, it's a major disappointment.


US & Canada News

News imageSteve Hilton smiles and opens his blazer to show the inside with an American flag.

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

If Hilton wins in November, the Trump-backed candidate will be the first Republican governor of California in 15 years.

Graham Platner wins Maine primary, setting up face-off with longtime Senator Collins

Excitement and nerves in the US as football fans get ready for the World Cup

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme


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News imageFile photo of a Pakistani soldier standing beside a barb-wire fencing in North Waziristan, along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan

Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions

The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say

First charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire

Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation


Business

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Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by

Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he's received and some of the keys to his success.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available

Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim


Technology

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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

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

News imageCaptain Ben Stokes leads out the England team at Lord's

Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain

Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

US official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'

Everton told to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breaches

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Health

News imageWoman wearing headphones eats a salad (Credit: Getty Images)

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 imageLacey Turner pictured in front of the glittery Strictly Come Dancing background

Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant

The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.

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

Tony Livesey steps back from 5 Live after allegations against David Sullivan

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years


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

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.
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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

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'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 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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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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