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News imageA soldier from the US Army in full combat gear stands in the background piloting a drone in a simulated village during the Combined Resolve "Greywolves" exercise at the US military Hohenfels Training Area in Hohenfels, Germany, on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

2 hrs ago
World

News imageZelensky on the left with a soldier holding a drone on the right

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

11 hrs ago
BBC InDepth
News imageA white rectangular Starlink device rests inside a brown cardboard box. The hands of a person wearing thin blue plastic gloves and dark clothing are touching it at the edges, as if lifting it out of the box.

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

11 hrs ago
Middle East

Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl

The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

4 hrs ago
Australia

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating

On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

16 hrs ago
Middle East

Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

16 hrs ago
Africa

Lifespan keeps rising. But healthspan may matter more.

Dr. Eric Topol on how society's push to live longer could distract from the importance of living healthier.

2 days ago
Katty Kay

Weekend reads

News imageSir David Attenborough holds a coiled fossil in his hands, with a rock imprint showing on another piece of stone by his side (Credit: BBC)

The thrilling fossil discoveries that sparked Attenborough's love for nature

Fossils fascinated Sir David Attenborough throughout his childhood. The BBC retraces the steps of Sir David's formative experiences roaming the British countryside.

News imageAdam, a man with long hair and a beard, wearing a chequered shirt, looks at the camera with a neutral expression

Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war

Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.


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The Global Story

The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?

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Global News Podcast

Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops

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The Inquiry

Should we mine the Moon?

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The Interview

Ringo Starr, musician: I never play music alone

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Is your iPhone about to change forever?

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Global News Podcast

The Happy Pod: Running topless because I'm proud of my scars

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The Documentary Podcast

Atomic crossroads: Poland's nuclear future

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Witness History

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Why is everything a conspiracy?


Documentaries

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Nicholas and Alexandra: The Letters

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News imageDonald Trump, against a backdrop of American flags, points to a crowd and smiles while wearing a navy blue suit with a long red tie.

US voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

26 mins ago
Business
News imageCouncillor Gill Thomas wearing a pink top and blue shorts crouching next to a composting bin, resting her hand on the top.

Can dog waste compost grow fruit and vegetables?

A trial will investigate if turning dog poo into compost is safe after a councillor's experiment.

4 hrs ago
Gloucestershire

The world wants to eliminate cervical cancer - how Australian scientists led the way

For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diagnoses in women under 25. To get there, they vaccinated young men.

2 days ago
Australia

Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

3 hrs ago
Africa
News imageA white red light therapy face mask is being carefully placed on a woman's face she lies down

From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?

Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

11 hrs ago
Health
News imageTwo women hugung each other on a beach

What death doulas can teach us about dying

Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

11 hrs ago
Health
News imageThe King

King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says

The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

10 hrs ago
UK

Editor's picks

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The Finnish shipyard making the world's toughest icebreakers

Tech Now heads to Finland to meet the engineers designing icebreaker ships navigating through Arctic sea ice.

Tech Now
News imageThe fascinating history of the QR code

A look at the fascinating history of the QR code

QR codes are used in so many areas of our lives. Tech Now explains the story behind their creation.

Tech Now
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Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

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The new at‑home tech helping stroke survivors in recovery

Tech Now examines the latest technology helping stroke survivors regain hand and arm movement.

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News imageIs this how AI might destroy humanity?

Is this how AI might eliminate humanity?

A research paper predicts AI autonomy by 2027 could lead to human extinction within a decade.

Tech Now
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How space-based solar power can fuel our Earth

Tech Now explores how space innovation could help solve the Earth's energy challenges.

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Apple at 50: Devices that defined a generation

Tech Now asks what's next for Apple as the tech giant marks its 50th anniversary.

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The video game bringing medieval Europe back to life

BBC Tech Now meets the makers of Total War strategy series to uncover how they bring medieval cultures to life.

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Watch list

News imageKelly Reilly and Cole Hauser dancing together in Dutton Ranch (Credit: Paramount)

Dutton Ranch to Lord of the Flies: 11 of the best TV shows to watch in May

From the latest Yellowstone spin-off to a new take on William Golding's classic novel about violent schoolboys – these are the best series to watch and stream.

News imageMeryl Streep in a red gown next to Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Credit: 20th Century Fox)

Star Wars to The Devil Wears Prada 2: 10 of the best films to watch this May

With the cinematic debut of the Mandalorian and Grogu and the return of the iconic Miranda Priestly, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.


Culture

News imageLaufey, framed against a sunny Californian sky, holds a red snapper while preparing to film a music video for her single Mad Woman

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
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Route 66 at 100

News imageAngel Delgadillo stands in the middle of wide street on Route 66 in a postcard-style image reading "Greetings from Route 66" (Credit: Johnny Kompar/ Serenity Strull/ BBC)

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.

News imageA postcard-style image of a Native American dancer in bright pink regalia with the words "Greetings from" and a Route 66 shield in the corner (Credit: First Americans Museum/ Serenity Strull/ BBC)

The Route 66 story you haven't been told

News imageA male action figure in a green filling station uniform raises his hand in greeting in front of Route 66 signs (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

What it's like to drive Route 66 in an EV

News imageClassic Ford Customline automobile displayed outside a motel in Springfield, Missouri (Credit: Serenity Strull/ Getty Images)

Springfield: The Ozarks' city that gave Route 66 its name


US & Canada News

News imageNadine wrapped up in arctic gear. She has a fur coat, beaver fur gloves, and lots of equipment on her face.

How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

US Supreme Court asked to restore abortion pill access


More World News

News imageTwo people stand, waving South African flags, draped in other flags, and wearing hats, on a sunny day on the street.

Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

Australia sets its sights on Yorkshire's young professionals

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'

Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot


Business

News imageA plane lands at a London airport.

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new UK plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money

The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says


Technology

News imageIllustration of a sperm cell being injected into an egg during in vitro fertilisation (Credit: Getty Images)

Finding 'hidden sperm' in men deemed infertile

A new AI-powered technology is locating sperm cells in men who were told they had none – and giving couples who have been trying for years another chance at having children.

Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that

AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right?

Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court


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Football Daily

The Rise and Fall of Leicester City – Part 2

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BBC Women's Football Weekly

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Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: Toilet rolls & stolen wallets


Sport

News imageEd Still

Watford sack boss Still after less than three months

Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.

Forget Spurs... relegated Barrow are kings of chaos

Feyi-Waboso withdrawal 'perplexing' - Baxter

Plymouth need to keep squad together - Cleverley


Health

News imageAn illustration of a capsule filled with colourful magic mushrooms on an indigo backdrop surrounded by smoke (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking

Nicotine is highly addictive, but new research is showing that psychedelics can shift people's worldview in ways to help them give up cigarettes.

Nine ways to cope with your seasonal allergies

How enjoying your food could help you lose weight

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why


Culture

News imageElle Fanning in Margo's Got Money Troubles (Credit: Apple TV)

Two TV dramas are exploring the life of an OnlyFans model. Here's what it's really like

The new season of HBO's Euphoria, and Apple TV's series Margo's got Money Troubles, both feature lead characters who are adult content creators. But they don't tell the whole story.

Star-studded line-up announced for Celebrity Traitors series two

Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned

The hottest trend in TV: Get generations to fight each other


Travel

News imageA file photo of a plane taking off from Heathrow Airport.

Heathrow warns Iran war may cut passenger numbers

Airspace closures in the Middle East following the outbreak of the war on 28 February has had a major impact on air travel.

Campaign group urges airline to drop Gatwick route

Oswestry: The English town that belongs in Wales

Ferry returns for summer trips after accident


Watch

News imageNorland1

What it takes to become one of the world's top-paid nannies

Norland College produces elite child carers who work for royal families and can earn more than doctors.
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Arts

News imageA black-and-white image of Rose Dugdale with her fist raised (Credit: Alamy)

The English heiress who masterminded 'one of the largest art heists in history'

Rose Dugdale rejected her privileged background and joined the IRA. In April 1974, reported the BBC, she took part in "one of the largest art heists in history".

The enchanting history of Oxford University's 750-year-old library

10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

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


Earth

News imageA fox looking to its right while standing in front of a Soviet era sign reading Pripyat 1970 (Credit: Getty Images)

Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land

It's 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster. This is what it has meant for wildlife living around the devastated nuclear power plant.

The abandoned vehicles in Chernobyl's 'dead zone'

Bees behaving strangely? It must be hurricane season

Humpback whales were nearly wiped out. Now their numbers are skyrocketing


Video

News imageChris Hemsworth's deeply emotional journey across Australia with his father

Chris Hemsworth's deeply emotional journey with his father

Chris Hemsworth tells Graham Norton how he made a documentary about his dad's Alzheimer's treatment.

A sleeper train adventure through Europe

Norway's 'silent' cruise around the Oslofjord

Gordon Ramsay kicked out Joan Collins from his restaurant


World's Table

News imageA thick T-bone steak sits against a black background, scattered with red peppercorns, rock salt and herb (Credit: Alamy)s

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

Why farm-to-table isn't just a 'trend' in Atlanta


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