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News imageIsraeli settlers stand next to part of a missile protruding from the ground, following strikes from Iran, in the central Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 8, 2026.
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Israel hits Iran with air strikes after Tehran fires missiles at northern Israel

It's the first time Iran and Israel have attacked each other's territory since a ceasefire began in April. Donald Trump had reportedly urged Israel not to retaliate.


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Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."

2 hrs ago
News imagePolicemen in uniform stand in front of a barricaded road. Behind them is a partially collapsed building with a red Jollibee sign.

At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

1 hr ago
Asia

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

1 hr ago
Asia

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks

The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

12 hrs ago
Europe

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

10 hrs ago
World

Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

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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.

News imageA couple visible from behind embraces each other while gazing out at a European cityscape at dusk (Credit: Alamy)

Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark

As temperatures soar across Europe, travellers are skipping the hottest hours and discovering that the continent's best summer experiences happen after sunset.


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'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane

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The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

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Latin America
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Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

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Australian doctor who underwent world-first brain tumour treatment dies

The melanoma doctor's brain cancer treatment experiment has sparked hope for a breakthrough.

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Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

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Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fuelled largely by AI. Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

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The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded.

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Teachers demanding higher pay have been demonstrating for several days and threaten to disrupt the tournament if their demands are not met.

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A former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and death said she is scared for her safety.

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More people are sharing their experience of being divorced out of the blue. Psychologists tell the BBC why a spouse might initiate a sudden split.


World Cup

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US & Canada News

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The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

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Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

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City plan promises 320 homes as costs cut

Developers are hoping a scaled-back £120m to £150m scheme can get the project in Cornwall moving.

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

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Culture

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Travel

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Five new rules to travel smarter this summer

From locking in flights first to paying for expertise and flexibility, here’s what to consider before booking your summer holiday this year.

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Watch the killer snail that hunts with toxic bullets

In the Great Barrier Reef, a venomous snail catches and devours its prey in a silent, lethal game of ambush.
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The world's oldest animated film at 100

Lotte Reiniger's The Adventures of Prince Achmed was released a century ago in 1926. This stop-motion classic makes her "a key figure in the history of cinema".

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Earth

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Stevie the pangolin was saved from the illegal wildlife trade. After months of care, he’s now back in the wild – and thriving.

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