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News imageA large billboard in Tehran which people drive and walk past

Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says

The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.

2 hrs ago
Middle East

News imageElon wears a black leather jacket while speaking ahead of the SpaceX IPO.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

1 hr ago
US & Canada
News imageCanada v Bosnia

World Cup co-hosts Canada begin campaign with draw against Bosnia

Canada earn their first ever point at the World Cup.

Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department

The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.

23 mins ago
US & Canada

Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM

José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.

7 hrs ago
Europe

Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

8 hrs ago
US & Canada

One dead and at least 10 others wounded in Texas shooting

There are 11 known victims, local officials said, and the gunman is deceased.

5 hrs ago
US & Canada

World Cup

News imageAmerican fans cheer for the USA national team ahead of the World Cup

'No-one knows it's on' - NBA Finals feed US World Cup apathy

With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?

News imageMichael Buble performing alongside other singers on the pitch

World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony

The opening games in Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday include star-studded performances.

News imageSplit screen. Left, two guys dressed as Luigi and Mario. Right, man holding peace.

'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match

The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.

News imageA woman on the left and a man on the right, both with a blue and yellow flag on them.

How much did these fans pay for their World Cup tickets?

Bosnia-Herzegovina fans attending the team's game in Toronto, Canada spoke to the BBC about how costly their trip and seats were.

News imageThomas Partey

Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.


Weekend Reads

News imageA black and white photo of Russian convicts building camp near Eastern Siberian Railway (Credit: Alamy)

How Soviet prisons spread a secret 'language of thieves' now spoken by millions

The tricks of the jail jargon Fenya were once used to bewilder guards in Stalin's Gulags. Now they are being used by Russian cyber-criminals.

News imageColourful yellow-faced wooden log houses of Vlkolu00ednec, Slovakia (Credit: Getty Images)

The places fighting to be taken off the World Heritage List

It recognises places of "outstanding universal value" and can catapult lesser-known sites to global fame. So why are some places pleading to be removed from the list?


Arts in Motion

News imageFrancesca Chiejina: Opera saved my life

Francesca Chiejina: Opera saved my life

The Nigerian-American soprano on how the stage allowed her to feel everything she was taught to hold back.
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100 Objects

News imageA History of the United States in 100 Objects, A History of the United States in 100 Objects, 100 Objects #4: Lowe's Gas Bag

100 Objects #4: Lowe's Gas Bag

How one man's runaway balloon flight sparked America's obsession with going ever higher.

100 Objects #1: The Century Safe

100 Objects #2: 60-Degree Screw

100 Objects #3: The Pension Files


Best Audio of the Week

News imageGood Bad Billionaire, Good Bad Billionaire, Steven Spielberg: Directing dreams and deals

Good Bad Billionaire

Steven Spielberg: Directing dreams and deals

News imageThe Global Story, The Global Story, World Cup 2026: Your questions answered

The Global Story

World Cup 2026: Your questions answered

News imageThe Interface, The Interface, Why is AI burying my CV?

The Interface

Why is AI burying my CV?

News imageBusiness Daily, Business Daily, Follow the Money: FIFA’s billions — where your World Cup ticket money goes

Business Daily

Follow the Money: FIFA’s billions — where your World Cup ticket money goes

News imageWitness History, Witness History, The inspiration for Chekhov's Three Sisters

Witness History

The inspiration for Chekhov's Three Sisters

News imageThe Documentary Podcast, Khartoum: Lessons in war

The Documentary Podcast

Khartoum: Lessons in war

News imageLives Less Ordinary, I was kidnapped by North Korea

Lives Less Ordinary

I was kidnapped by North Korea

News imageStrong Message Here, Strong Message Here, Fanning the Flames (with Hugo Rifkind)

Strong Message Here

Fanning the Flames (with Hugo Rifkind)


More news

News imageThe then-Prince of Wales standing next to and speaking to David Hockney in front of one of his brightly-coloured paintings in 1994

King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

4 hrs ago
Culture
News imageA crowd of people carry a banner reading 'never again' and featuring a picture of Lyhanna during a protest outside

French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings

The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.

7 hrs ago
Europe

I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions

Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

2 hrs ago
Politics

More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.

8 hrs ago
Asia
News imageTwo girls viewed from behind walking on a footbridge in the village of Mang Thawk, Inle Lake

The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

1 hr ago
World
News imageRetired Staff Sergeant Wilmer Trujillo and his wife, Arelys Barahona Martinez, in an undated photo. It is a selfie photo; Arelys smiles with her eyes closed as she leans into Sgt Trujillo, who is looking at the camera and smiling.

ICE detains wife of US veteran in latest detention of military spouse

Arelys Barahona Martinez was arrested during a check-in, her husband, retired Staff Sgt Warren Trujillo, told the BBC

4 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageDonald Trump sits in the Oval Office with his hands holding a notepad of paper and a pen. He is wearing a navy suit and burgundy tie.

Trump 'anti-weaponisation' fund indefinitely blocked as judge wants guarantee it's abandoned

The proposed "anti-weaponisation" fund was announced to settle a lawsuit by Trump against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageDavid Beckham attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony

David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.

3 hrs ago

Editor's Picks

News imageSofi Stadium

World Cup stadiums and the iconic moments they have hosted

With one year to go until the World Cup kicks off on 11 June 2026, take a look around the 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico that will host the tournament.

News imageSoFi Stadium and World Cup

Inside the $5bn World Cup stadium in California

Inside the $5bn SoFi stadium in LA that will host Manchester United against Take a look inside the $5bn SoFi stadium in Los Angeles which will host the opening game of the World Cup in 2026.

Football
News imageSplit screen. On one side, we see construction inside Benito Juárez International Airport. On the other side, we see Will Grant.

Will Mexico City's airport be ready for the World Cup?

The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Latin America
News imageMessi's seismic effect on the US soccer league

Messi's seismic effect on the US soccer league

Messi is not only elevating US soccer, he is reshaping sport business.

Sport
News imageSplit screen. Nada Tawfik on the left. New York New Jersey Stadium on the right.

Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

US & Canada
News imageENGLAND 2006: THE GOLDEN GENERATION

Did England 'fake relationships' cost team 2006 World Cup glory?

Former England players and coaching staff reflect on whether intense Premier League rivalries may have undermined the so-called Golden Generation at the 2006 World Cup.

England Men
News imageSplit screen. Left, a man in an eagle costume. Right, a woman in a USA shirt.

Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed

BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US.

US & Canada
News imageENGLAND 2006: THE GOLDEN GENERATION

How the 'WAGs' came to define England's 2006 World Cup campaign

A German spa town, a media frenzy and the birth of a cultural phenomenon. England's 2006 World Cup campaign is remembered as much for the 'WAGs' (wives and girlfriends) as the football.

England Men

Documentaries

How the Victorians Built Britain
How the Victorians Built Britain
How the Victorians Built Britain
How the Victorians Built Britain
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Michael Buerk returns to investigate how the Victorian era completely transformed Britain.


Health

News imageA collage which shows a ripped photograph of a newlywed couple and two rings on either side of them, against a textured pink background (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

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.


Arts

News imageMax Beckmann's 1927 artwork Variu00e9tu00e9 (Variety Show) (Credit: Courtesy private collection/ Gina Folly)

'A dark and violent scene': The 1927 painting that foretold Germany's downfall

Variety Show by German painter Max Beckmann is an unsettling painting depicting a chaotic cabaret scene – what does it mean, and did it foreshadow the rise of Nazism?


US & Canada News

News imageA large, wide tornado in a field

Tornadoes, severe weather hit US Midwest

Severe weather has torn through the midwest, destroying homes, disrupting flights, and knocking out power for thousands across the region.

Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas

Storm chaser digs man out of rubble after tornadoes rip through US Midwest

Huge fire destroys warehouse outside San Francisco


More World News

News imagePedestrians pass Swiss national flags in Zurich, Switzerland

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests

'Surrender or face full force' of state, Nigerian president warns armed groups

Families mark a year since Air India crash with vigils and prayers


Business

News imageA close up of a plane wing with a jet fuel hose plugged in, and a fuel lorry in the background.

UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year

The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.

What you need to know as millions of SpaceX shares go up for sale

Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch

Have you been mis-sold car finance?


Technology

News imageBrazilian striker Vinicius Junior holds his hands aloft in celebration during a friendly match against Panama (Credit: Getty Images)

Brazil bets on 'smart vests' for World Cup glory

Player tracking technology has helped the Brazilian football team gather years of data on its stars in the run up to the 2026 World Cup.

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

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


Latest Sport audio

News imageTest Match Special, Wyatt-Hodge century seals England victory in World Cup opener

Test Match Special

Wyatt-Hodge century seals England victory in World Cup opener

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, World Cup 2026: Canada’s Jonathan Osorio ready for Bosnia on his birthday

More than the Score

World Cup 2026: Canada’s Jonathan Osorio ready for Bosnia on his birthday

News imageFootball Daily, World Cup: Rick & Lloyd's First Days In LA

Football Daily

World Cup: Rick & Lloyd's First Days In LA

News imageThe Wayne Rooney Show, The Wayne Rooney Show, EXCLUSIVE: Why Wayne Rooney Thinks Scotland Can Make History

The Wayne Rooney Show

EXCLUSIVE: Why Wayne Rooney Thinks Scotland Can Make History

News imageTest Match Special, No assurances Stokes to stay as captain, says Rob Key

Test Match Special

No assurances Stokes to stay as captain, says Rob Key

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, World Cup 2026: South Africa’s captain and Mexico’s ‘curse’

More than the Score

World Cup 2026: South Africa’s captain and Mexico’s ‘curse’

News imageRugby Union Weekly, Prem play-offs: DOR special

Rugby Union Weekly

Prem play-offs: DOR special

News imageFootball Daily, World Cup 2026 Preview

Football Daily

World Cup 2026 Preview


Sport

News imageJude Bellingham looks on

Bellingham, but no Guehi - England's expected team

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations

England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton

Boulter stuns Rybakina at Queen's for biggest career win


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.

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

The people who are addicted to daydreaming

Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health


Culture

News imageDelta Goodrem in front of a graphic showing numerous purple, pink and blue lines radiating from the centre, in a Strictly promotional photo

Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing

Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours

Why David Hockney's 1967 masterpiece is newly poignant after his death

David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits

Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame


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.

What life is like in the world's safest countries for 2026

Holiday divers are helping save sharks in Japan

Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark


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 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)

This Bond film set is a hotel - but only for astronomers

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

'The deep sea will come to me': The diver photographing creatures of the deep

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?


Video

News imageNature's warrior on waste

The insect farm raising millions of flies beneath London

Tech Now visit a high-tech underground insect farm that uses millions of flies to turn food waste into protein.

The rare casket that reveals Ancient Rome's extreme wealth

The dangerous trade that shaped an English port

The game-changing tech transforming the World Cup


World's Table

News imageFishermen pull in nets from a small boat at sunrise on the Hooghly River under Kolkata's Howrah Bridge (Credit: Marco Rutten/World Food Photography Awards)

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

Which country can claim steak?


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