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News imageUS President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office.

Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has been finalised".

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World

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Flip-flop or deliberate? Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

4 hrs ago
News imageOn the left, several hands reach up to hold the FIFA World Cup trophy in black and white. Behind them is a grid pattern with a bold red line that rises and then falls sharply.

Why the economics makes this the craziest World Cup ever

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

1 hr ago
BBC InDepth

What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission off Oman coast

BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

13 hrs ago
World

Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims

Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

46 mins ago
Asia

Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut

The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

49 mins ago
Business

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

38 mins ago
Latin America

World Cup

News imageSphephelo Sithole of South Africa see the red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa

Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?

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Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians

As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?

News imageSplit picture of Pele, Zidane, Maradona and Ronaldo

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 imageAntonee Robinson of the United States football team celebrates after scoring a goal

Everything to know about the US men's team at the 2026 World Cup

How will the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) perform at the World Cup?

News imageCanada's Alphonso Davies celebrates after scoring the opening goal of a 2022 World Cup match against Croatia

Everything to know about Canada's men's team at the 2026 World Cup

Canada are in search of glory on home soil - if star man Alphonso Davies can prove his fitness.


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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

News imageComposite of three different Max Cady's: Robert Mitchum, Robert De Niro and Javier Bardem (Credit: Getty Images/ Alamy/ Apple TV)

How Cape Fear's psychopath Max Cady became an iconic American villain

A new TV take on the classic thriller is dominated once again by its monstrous antagonist, here played by Javier Bardem. Here's why he's such an unforgettably terrifying figure.


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Documentaries

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News imageA US navy airman gives an F-35 fighter a signal to take off. He is wearing a yellow jacket and a helmet and is pointing towards the runway. The jet is armed with missiles and is painted grey. The image is imposed over a satellite photo of an airbase in Iran where damaged jets are highlighted.

More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show

Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.

42 mins ago
Middle East
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Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall

"Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.

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Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick

The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.

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'I've never been this good': Revolutionary immune reset puts UK patient's lupus in remission

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

48 mins ago
Health
News imageTwo people walking across a road in heavy rain in Myanmar, with traffic in the background. They are holding umbrellas, as the rain bounces off the road crossing

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

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Climate
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Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know

Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.

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Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

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Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants

The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

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'Once in a lifetime': Mexico fans share excitement as World Cup kicks off

The BBC spoke to match-goers outside Azteca Stadium, where Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.

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BBC tours UFC arena at White House

White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.

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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.

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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'.

World
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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.

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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.


Science

News imageTwo people look up at a starry night sky on the balconies at the Residencia in the Atacama Desert in Chile (Credit: Eso/ Luis Calu00e7ada/ Herbert Zodet)

Inside the Bond villain lair where astronomers live

Daniel Craig's James Bond battled a malign villain here. But Chile's futuristic Residencia is actually home to astronomers.


US & Canada News

News imageGordie Howe International Bridge seen spanning the in the evening, with lights reflecting on the water

Opening of long-awaited US-Canada bridge delayed

The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.

Toronto police officer killed in raid linked to US consulate shooting

Air testing confirms 'no hazard exists' at Pentagon after lockdown incident

Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband pleads guilty


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Why does the US have Iran's Kharg Island in its sights?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as clashes kill at least 15

Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises

Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession


Business

News imageThree young people viewed from above are sitting at a table at the end of a meal. They have their phones out and the woman on the left is frowning as she looks at hers. There are empty and half empty plates and glasses.

My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?

It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children

Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?

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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

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Sport

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From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico

From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.

Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team

Fatigue? The World Cup players who have had toughest seasons

Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal


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

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Weekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers?

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Dani Dyer returns to Strictly a year after pulling out with broken ankle

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

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


Travel

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 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.

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 stadium with the world's largest screen built for sports

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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'


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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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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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