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News imageA streak of light, that appears to be an Iranian missile, seen in Israel oin 7 June
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Israel hits Iran with air strikes after Tehran fires missiles at northern Israel

It's the first time Iran and Israel have attacked each other's territory since a ceasefire began in April. Donald Trump had urged Israel not to retaliate.


News imageA collapsed commercial building is seen following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, on June 8, 2026.
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At least 15 dead and 129 injured in powerful Philippines quake

Multiple countries also issued tsunami warnings after the 7.8 magnitude quake struck off the island of Mindanao.

News imageChinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walking side by side
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Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit

The Chinese leader is making his first official visit since 2019, as Beijing attempts to reassert sway over Pyongyang.

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

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

10 hrs ago
US & Canada

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.

9 hrs ago
Europe

'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.

7 hrs ago
World

'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane

A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.

8 hrs ago
Asia

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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.

News imageA couple visible from behind embraces each other while gazing out at a European cityscape at dusk (Credit: Alamy)

Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark

As temperatures soar across Europe, travellers are skipping the hottest hours and discovering that the continent's best summer experiences happen after sunset.


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News image(L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks with China's President Xi Jinping and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

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

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

The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals.

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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.

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Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

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The melanoma doctor's brain cancer treatment experiment has sparked hope for a breakthrough.

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Australia
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Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

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Denmark
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Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

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

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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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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.


Football

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From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi

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


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Katty Kay and Thomas Germain on how location sharing has become so normalised among friends and families.

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Your kid's next best friend might not be human

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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Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Manhunt continues after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash

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

At least 10 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized near Malta , the Italian coastguard says.

'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

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

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce


Business

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

The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

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USA 94: The World Cup that 'changed everything'

Hodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best

Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark

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Health

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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.

What makes pets itch? The answer isn't always allergies

The people who are addicted to daydreaming

Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health


Culture

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Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head after death aged 72

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

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

Ex-Channel 4 News host Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer's


Travel

News imageTwo people paddle red kayaks through calm turquoise water among rocky outcrops at sunset (Credit: Getty Images)

Five new rules to travel smarter this summer

From locking in flights first to paying for expertise and flexibility, here’s what to consider before booking your summer holiday this year.

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10 winning pictures from the World Food Photography Awards 2026

The 14-course dinner redefining Zambian cuisine


Watch

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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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The world's oldest animated film at 100

Lotte Reiniger's The Adventures of Prince Achmed was released a century ago in 1926. This stop-motion classic makes her "a key figure in the history of cinema".

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

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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'

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Video

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The little-known fried dish unique to one English city

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

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World's Table

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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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