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News imageRebel fighter

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

11 hrs ago
Asia

News imageSommerville and the young rebels on an open top vehicle driving through jungle

Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels

The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

11 hrs ago
Asia
News imageThis picture taken from a position in northern Israel, on the border with southern Lebanon, shows an Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache helicopter flying on 4 June 2026.

US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter

President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

32 mins ago
World

Analysis: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

12 hrs ago
Middle East
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Homes set on fire in Belfast night of violence as MP says people targeted based on skin colour

On one street, hundreds of masked men carrying bottles and bricks set bins on fire and shouted "foreigners out", our reporter says.

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'

West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".

3 hrs ago
Culture

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

2 hrs ago
Africa

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News imageA view of Sagrada Familia in the distance between trees (Credit: Getty Images)

Ancient engineering marvels of the world's tallest church

Antoni Gaudí was known as "God's architect", and the centuries-old arch design he drew on for Barcelona's Sagrada Família helps it soar higher than any other church in the world.

News imageJosh O'Connor climbs a shipping container while Emily Blunt hangs on to the side of a red car in Disclosure Day (Credit: Universal Pictures)

Disclosure Day is like 'a drab X-Files episode' ★★☆☆☆

Spielberg has returned to the subject of extraterrestrial life with his new blockbuster. But, falling far short of Close Encounters and ET, it's a major disappointment.


World Cup

News imageChristian Pulisic #10 of USA heads the ball against Joshua Kimmich #6 of Germany during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

A World Cup guide for new football fans

For anyone new to the beautiful game, and its most prestigious prize, here's what you need to know.

News imagePlayers to watch out for at the 2026 World Cup

Twenty new players to watch at World Cup 2026

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

News imageUSA 94: The World Cup that 'changed everything'

USA 94: The World Cup that 'changed everything'

It was the summer when 'soccer' landed in the United States, touching down on a runway of American glitz, welcomed by famous faces spanning every genre.

News imageBBC pundits World Cup predictions, clockwise from top left: Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney, Olivier Giroud, Steph Houghton, Alan Shearer and Rachel Corsie

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

News imageKylian Mbappe

Which World Cup team are you? Take our quiz

Whether you're a neutral in need of a team to support or just fancy following a second side, BBC Sport has got you covered.


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News imageTSMC's Wendell Huang wearing a suit and sitting for an interview, with pictures or books seen on the wall behind him

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

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News imageMa Ning gestures during the AFC Asian Cup final match in Qatar in 2024

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee

Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.

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Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race

If Hilton wins in November, the Trump-backed candidate will be the first Republican governor of California in 15 years.

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US & Canada

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

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US & Canada
News imageA barbecue with meats, kebabs and vegetables being cooked

'Iconic' Australian BBQ chain goes out of business after almost 50 years

Barbeques Galore will close dozens of stores across the country with the loss of about 500 jobs.

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News imageA court sketch depicts Bondi beach shooting accused Naveed Akram, wearing a green jumper and with a short beard, appearing in a Sydney court via video link

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences

Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.

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News imageSerena Williams

Serena Williams wins on return at Queen's after nearly four years away

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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News imageFormer West Ham United chairman David Sullivan in the stands before the team's Premier League match at Molineux, Wolverhampton. He is wearing a black coat and tie with a white shirt.

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.

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News imagePeople with their faces blurred being rushed into a van by police as fire burns near their home.

Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast

Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.

Northern Ireland
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'There is no one else': Graham Platner voters on backing the controversial Democrat in Maine

The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.

US & Canada
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Is the US ready to host the 2026 World Cup?

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports on readiness concerns in the New York-New Jersey region, where eight matches will take place.

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Moment Trump is booed during the national anthem at NBA Finals

The US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic".

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Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission

The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.

World
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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

Middle East
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Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.

Science & Environment
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Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

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News imageCyclist crossing a wooden boardwalk at Lake Jasna in Slovenia with the Julian Alps in the background (Credit: Getty Images)

The world's five safest countries for 2026

There are now more active conflicts than at any point since World War Two. Residents in Iceland, New Zealand and elsewhere explain the qualities that make their nations so peaceful.


Health

News imageAn older woman with white hair and glasses smiles, while the hands of therapists writing notes surround her (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

People think therapy is only for the young. Science suggests otherwise

We assume therapy belongs to youth, yet older people may be particularly likely to benefit from psychological support.


US & Canada News

News imageMugshot of Karmelo Anthony, now 19, who has been found guilty for the murder of Austin Metcalf in Frisco, Texas, in 2025

Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for killing fellow student at athletics event

The fatal incident during a high school athletics event in a Dallas suburb drew national attention.

Platner wins Maine primary, setting up face-off with longtime Senator Collins

Will this scandal-plagued outsider help save or sink the Democrats?

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Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.

Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz

UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank

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Business

News imageShabana Mahmood and Ed Thomas walk side by side on a busy high street lined with shops. Ed holds a microphone and appears to be conducting an interview while the other looks toward them while walking. Behind them, several individuals in high-visibility police uniforms and other pedestrians move along the pavement. Shopfronts display signs including “GOLD LOANS,” and cars are parked along the road to the right.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka's fitness is being managed with a "little bit of care" heading into the World Cup.

Real Madrid's £130m Alvarez bid rejected

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Health

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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.

What blindside divorce tells us about modern love

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

The people who are addicted to daydreaming


Culture

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Tony Livesey steps back from 5 Live after allegations against David Sullivan

The presenter worked as editor-in-chief at Sullivan's Sport newspapers before joining the BBC.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years

How horror films Backrooms and Obsession caused a Hollywood earthquake

Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'


Travel

News imageA scuba diver swims through a narrow canyon framed by rugged rock walls (Credit: Jay Clue)

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

Five new rules to travel smarter this summer

More travellers are choosing painful, extreme adventures. What's the appeal?


Watch

News imageAn Ancient Roman noblewoman's casket

The rare casket that reveals Ancient Rome's extreme wealth

The stunning artifact displays the luxurious lifestyle of Roman nobility but exposes hidden inequality.
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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

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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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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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World's Table

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