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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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Iranian military says it's stopping strikes on Israel, but will resume if Israel attacks Lebanon

Israel carried out air strikes on Iran after Tehran began firing missiles at Israel on Sunday. Donald Trump earlier told both countries to stop "shooting".


News imageMissiles being fired at Israel by Iran

Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

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

5 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 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

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

56 mins ago
Asia

'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.

13 hrs ago
World

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

13 hrs ago
Europe

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.

6 hrs ago
Science & Environment

Knicks' long-awaited NBA run electrifies NYC, with Trump set to attend key game

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.

3 hrs ago
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Only from the BBC

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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.

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.


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

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

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Eriksen 'in good spirits' after collapse

Christian Eriksen is "in good spirits" following his collapse against Ukraine and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, says Denmark's national team doctor Morten Boesen.

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Mourinho set for Real after Perez re-elected

Jose Mourinho is set to confirmed as Real Madrid's new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club's president until 2030.

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South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

14 hrs ago
Africa
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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.

2 hrs ago
World
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Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

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Technology
News imageBritain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street on June 7, 2026 in London, England.

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.

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A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony.

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Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

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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Guide stranded on Everest rescued after six days without food or oxygen

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

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Protesters topple World Cup player statues in Mexico City

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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'It looks black': Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job

After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

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Marilyn Monroe's jewellery, dresses and letters auctioned for her 100th birthday

Hundreds of the Hollywood icon's personal possessions have been put up for auction in California.

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Henry Nowak: How misinformation sent two people into hiding

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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Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.

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Health

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What blindside divorce tells us about modern love

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.


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Kevin Roose discusses with Katty why so many teens are confiding in AI and what that means for human friendships.


US & Canada News

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Trump cancels concerts for America's 250th birthday - but how else is it celebrating?

A UFC fight on the White House lawn is among a range of events planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.

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Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim


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Senior member of Kinahan crime group sentenced to 24 years in prison

Sean McGovern will serve two sentences of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.

Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each other

Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says


Business

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You may be saving to give up work without realising it. Here's how to check

One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.

Stock markets fall on tech plunge and renewed Middle East attacks

City plan promises 320 homes as costs cut

M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people


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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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Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

McCullum backs captain Stokes to find batting form

Korda pips Hull to win maiden US Women's Open

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Health

News imageLoreen Willemberg, a woman with long hair, stands in the middle of a warmly lit, homely decorated sitting room (Credit: Ari Michelson/ AUGUST)

A rare few can fend off HIV. Could scientists find a cure through them?

Scientists are studying the few extraordinary individuals whose bodies seem able to naturally defend themselves from HIV in the hope of finding new cures.

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Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health

Children need to move more. Here's how to help


Culture

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John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners

A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.

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Your middle-aged friend starts dating your daughter - drama explores what happens next

From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in pictures


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

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News imageThe dangers of deep-sea fishing

The dangerous trade that shaped an English port

Deep-sea trawling shaped the economy and daily life in Hull, England, with thousands relying on the industry.
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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

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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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This trafficked pangolin was destined for a grisly end. Now he's back in the wild

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

No males exist in this fish species. How has it survived for 100,000 years?

The real story of the Amazon's 'lost city'

The environmental cost when rockets go wrong


Video

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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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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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