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Trump says Israel and Lebanon to begin 10-day ceasefire within hours

Lebanon's prime minister has welcomed the agreement, and early signals from Hezbollah suggest it is likely to abide by the deal. We've not heard from Israel.


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US lawmakers reject measure to block Trump from striking Iran

An earlier attempt failed narrowly in the House last month, with two House Republicans voting for it and four Democrats opposing it.

1 hr ago
World
News imageA woman with luggage stands with her back to the camera looking at a plane through a window.

Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns

Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

3 hrs ago
Business
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Artemis II crew talk about their experiences after historic space flight

Watch live as the Artemis II astronauts talk about their experiences after the 10-day mission around the Moon.

Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines

During a three-hour hearing, Kennedy tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed him on vaccines.

1 hr ago
US & Canada

Trump plans new arch twice as tall as Lincoln Memorial - see where it would go

The BBC's Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it's controversial.

19 hrs ago

Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat

The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

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News imageA black and white image shows a couple in the corner of a booth in a small Paris cafe with their faces close together as if they are about to kiss(Credit: Estate Brassai/ Succession Philippe Ribeyrolles)

10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

Moving "from the slums to the exclusive salons", Brassaï captured the brothels, gay bars and backstreets of Paris's hazy night-time in its radical inter-war years.

News imageA woman in a green sports jacket with the hood up smiles as she leans her head up, eyes closed, towards the falling rain (Credit: Getty Images)

Here's why you may want to be rained on

Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. But rain also has some surprising benefits for our bodies – especially when it comes to our mood.


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Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.

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Politics
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Russia launches deadliest aerial attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, Moscow says, after an Orthodox Easter truce.

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Europe

Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.

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Beckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn row

Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.

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Culture
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South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun

Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.

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Africa
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Europa League & Conference League: Villa, Forest & Palace in quarter-final second legs

Follow live as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest bid to reach the Europa League semi-finals, with Crystal Palace also in action.

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Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers

The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

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Rising prices threaten Minnesota's meat raffles

Popular in local bars across the US, the games are facing higher meat prices, squeezing some of the charities that benefit from them.

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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.

UK
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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.

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Charli XCX reveals her parents used to go to raves with her when she performed as a teenager.

Film & TV
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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.

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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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Frank Gardner: Why China keeps cropping up in Iran war stories

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

Angel Delgadillo still welcomes travellers to Seligman, Arizona – the town he fought to save when the "Mother Road" was forgotten.
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Keeping Tabs

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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.
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US & Canada news

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Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

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Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa

The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.

India pushes for women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

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Meghan says she was 'most trolled person in the world'


Business

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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

How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?


Sport

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Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?

With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.

Kildunne shifts to wing and Burton to play at lock as England ring changes

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Messi buys fifth-tier Spanish club Cornella


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Technology

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Tesla submits plans for servicing facility

Electric car company Tesla submits plans to open a new showroom and bodyshop in Reading.

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Science

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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?

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Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands


Culture

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Why The Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour should worry fans of the original film

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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Arts

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

Overpainted images hidden inside Raphael's 16th-Century Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn show how the image of the ideal woman has been carefully controlled by men.

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News imageCharli XCX's parents went to raves with her as a teen

Charli XCX's parents went to raves with her as a teenager

Charli XCX reveals her parents used to go to raves with her when she performed as a teenager.
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Travel

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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

This metro stop is Ancient Rome's new attraction


World's Table

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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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Video

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The family-run Slovenian business that conquered ski jumping

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