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US striking Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says

President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.


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Analysis: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

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Middle East
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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

2 hrs ago
Asia
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Homes and bus set alight in Belfast after knife attack as ministers condemn 'thuggery'

Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm, after a man, 30, was charged with attempted murder.

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?

Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.

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US & Canada

Serena Williams wins on return at Queen's after nearly four years away

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

3 hrs ago
Tennis

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

5 hrs ago
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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.

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

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.


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'Please send help': Crew's distress call after ship hit by US missile

The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.

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Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without correct licence

Police said the pilot was discovered to have flown with forged credentials since he was promoted to captain in 2009. He faces several fraud-related charges.

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Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan

The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.

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Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks

Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.

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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 names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

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The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war

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

2 hrs ago
Asia
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World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

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'There is no one else' - Platner voters on backing the controversial Democrat

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

US & Canada
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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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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.

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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.

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Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

World
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Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that

President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.

World
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US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display

No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.

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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 fan wearing the FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball cheer during the international friendly match between United States and Senegal at Bank of America Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/USSF/Getty Images)

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Science

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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.


US & Canada News

News imageUS President Donald Trump looks on prior to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2026 in New York City.

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut

Spencer Pratt out of LA mayor race as left-wing rival Nithya Raman advances

Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell


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Family in bid to find mum's Polish stem cell donor for second transfusion

Lisa Semple, 58, was treated for leukaemia last year with a stem cell transplant from a 19-year-old man.

US striking Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says

UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?


Business

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

The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

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

How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side

US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties


Technology

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

Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.

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Sport

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England taking care of Saka before World Cup - Tuchel

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka's fitness is being managed with a "little bit of care" heading into the World Cup.

Real Madrid's £130m Alvarez bid rejected

Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot

Stokes and drinking give England another headache


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

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

The presenter worked as editor-in-chief at Sullivan's Sport newspapers before joining the BBC.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years

How horror films Backrooms and Obsession caused a Hollywood earthquake

Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'


Travel

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Holiday divers are helping save sharks in Japan

Padi's new citizen-science diving programme is turning holidaymakers into ocean researchers as warming seas put reefs, sharks and rays under mounting pressure.

Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark

Five new rules to travel smarter this summer

More travellers are choosing painful, extreme adventures. What's the appeal?


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

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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

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World's Table

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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.

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