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News imageView from afar of large plumes of smoke rising over buildings struck by Israel in the Nabatieh area, southern Lebanon.

Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border

The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.

52 mins ago
Middle East

News imageNetanyahu and Trump at a podium in 2025.

'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

2 hrs ago
World
News imageTrump is at the podium and speaking while wearing a dark blue suit and bright blue tie. To his right and behind him is Todd Blanche who is wearing a dark suit and indigo tie

The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back

The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.

11 hrs ago
Europe

She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers

Linda Cantey - and other US entrepreneurs - are channelling trauma into efforts to mitigate the damage of wildfires.

12 hrs ago
US & Canada

World Cup teams start arriving in North America

Some wore matching suits and others carried identical green bags as they landed, just days before the tournament kicks off.

21 mins ago
World

One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.

2 hrs ago
World

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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 photos 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.

News imageA crowd of people approach and glowing spaceship in Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Credit: Alamy)

Why Spielberg thinks there are aliens among us - and it may be being covered up

Steven Spielberg's 1977 classic tapped into anxieties about the US government hiding UFO information from the public. It holds the key to the director's new film, Disclosure Day.


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Inside one of the world's most remote restaurants

'Off-Map Destination' winner, Wolfgat, offers a menu made from hyper-local and foraged ingredients.
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News imageAmerica 250 branding on a billboard at the New York stock exchange.

How is America celebrating its 250th birthday?

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

4 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageThis is a head and shoulders pic of Karen Bass who is smiling broadly and wearing a grey, checked suit. The background, slightly out of focus, appears to be red seating

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city

The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.

13 hrs ago
US & Canada

Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank

Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

From butterflies to breast milk, Uber's list of lost items reveals wild backseat discoveries

The rideshare company's annual Lost & Found Index also reveals America's most forgetful city, and the most forgetful day.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageAlex Davies-Jones is sat on a chair and is holding a pen in her right hand. The table in front of her has a jug of water and several glasses. She is wearing a dark coloured top.

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein ignored by government, says former minister

Alex Davies-Jones also read out a statement from an Epstein survivor during a House of Commons debate.

1 hr ago
Politics
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Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count

Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.

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US & Canada
News imagePolice officers stand at the site of a hotel fire in New Delhi, India.

Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.

10 hrs ago
Asia
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MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff

Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.

45 mins ago
Asia

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Deep water cuts off roads as flash floods hit town

Video shows drivers and pedestrians attempting to cross flooded roads and other cars left stranded.

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Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.

Asia
News imageA group of people surround a manhole in the middle of the street. A red circle is around them.

Men seen entering NYC sewer manhole in surveillance footage

The individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say.

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Video shows elaborate drug-smuggling tunnel between US and Mexico

Four people have been arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine, according to federal officials.

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BBC at New Jersey ICE detention centre as curfew enforced

Nada Tawfik is at Delaney Hall, where protesters have clashed with police and authorities have imposed a curfew across a half-mile area surrounding the facility.

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UK student murder: Key moments of police bodycam footage

BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.

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Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful storm

Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday.

US & Canada
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Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta

Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Europe

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The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026?

A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.


Science

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How to know if your pet has allergies

Cats and dogs can be allergic to pollen, but getting a diagnosis is a lengthy process.


US & Canada News

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CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes

The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.

Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary

He was a reality show villain. Can he be the mayor of one of America's largest cities?

Celine Dion 'heartbroken' by death of Beauty and the Beast singer Peabo Bryson


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Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea

After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.

Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria

Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine

Delcy Rodríguez visits India - will Venezuelan oil earn permanent place in Delhi's energy mix?


Business

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US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

Radios offered to shop owners to deter shoplifting

Three-quarters of UK workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests

Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes


Technology

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Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone

A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.

Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor

No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

The space tech solving the world's signal problem


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Why England must move on quickly from Ashes hangover

England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Sabalenka lets another golden Slam opportunity slip

Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father

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Health

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The people who are addicted to daydreaming

Some people daydream for hours on end, playing out a single storyline for decades – and it can be hugely distressing. Here's how to tell when your daydreaming has gone too far.

Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health

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Culture

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BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage

Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part".

Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene

Martin Scorsese gets backlash after endorsing 'creatively freeing' AI

Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef


Travel

News imageAn elegant fish mould on a white plate surrounded by yellow and purple edible flowers (Credit: Courtesy of Sungani Restaurant)

The 14-course dinner redefining Zambian cuisine

Fine dining in Zambia has long meant replicating European techniques. But chef Sungani Phiri's new home restaurant is boldly elevating Zambia's ingredients – and its culinary profile.

The idyllic island you can drive around in a weekend

A 1,400km bike ride along the 'End of the World' in Patagonia

How an enslaved, shipwrecked African became the US's first great explorer


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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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Arts

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10 of the best books of 2026 so far

From a darkly comic tale of revenge to a beautiful contemplation on friendship, here are the year's most acclaimed works of fiction 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'

Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant


Earth

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The fish species that's survived for 100,000 years without males

All-female species have been long thought of as evolutionary dead ends – but one fish has defied the odds to live without males, revealing new clues to how genomes stay healthy.

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

The environmental cost when rockets go wrong

How light is erasing one of Earth’s darkest places


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The Hull patty is a distinctive dish rooted in the city's 19th Century working-class and maritime history.

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Why this US city draws millions of pizza tourists every year

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Why Sri Lankans hand out free food to strangers on the side of the road

Rooted in Buddhist teachings, Sri Lanka's roadside dansal offer free food and drinks to strangers – and this year, the tradition feels especially relevant.

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