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Tehran says 'no plans' for new talks after US seizes Iranian cargo ship

Donald Trump says after the Iranian ship ignored warnings, the US navy "blew a hole" in its engine room. The US has released footage of the attack.


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US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

7 hrs ago
World
News imageThe back of a person's head looks at a TV screen with the word 'tsunami' written and a live feed of a coastal area of northeastern Japan, in an office setting in Tokyo on Monday.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

2 hrs ago
Asia

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

49 mins ago
Business

Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting

Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.

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US & Canada

Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism

More than a dozen Jewish people from a range of UK communities describe their experiences to BBC Panorama.

10 hrs ago
UK

Is AI making us forget how to think?

As large language models take over more and more cognitive tasks, researchers are warning this mental outsourcing comes with a cost.

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Future

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The bidding war for Jackie O's possessions

In April 1996, two years after Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's death, fans could bid on everything from her school textbook to her diamond engagement ring. The BBC was at the auction.

News imageSepia photograph of Ellison "Tarzan" Brown running down a Boston street with cars and a motorcycle trailing behind him(Credit: BAA)

How Tarzan Brown conquered the Boston Marathon

He broke records and inspired the name Heartbreak Hill in one of the world's most famous marathons. Now, more than 50 years after his death, travellers can learn about his legacy.


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'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

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Starmer addressing MPs over Mandelson row after No 10 suggests he inadvertently misled Parliament

The UK prime minister has said he is "staggered" that Foreign Office civil servants withheld from him red flags about the former US ambassador during the vetting process.

India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?

Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

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Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe

Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.

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News imageRumen Radev, former Bulgarian president and leader of Progressive Bulgaria coalition, speaks to the media after the first exit polls at the parliamentary election.

Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election

With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.

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News imageA general view of property on Llewellyn Street. It is a brick house with a wooden door and window frame. The house sits on the main street in front of a set of traffic lights.

Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000

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Canada: Ties to US are 'weaknesses we must correct'

Prime Minister Mark Carney said that due to Washington changing its trade policies, Canada's economic ties to the US that were once a strength are now a 'weakness'.

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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

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Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

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Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire

Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.

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A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.

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BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home

BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.

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Old garments from around the world are being discarded in a desert in northern Chile.
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After the Apollo 8 crew captured the iconic Earthrise photo in 1968, Artemis astronauts have recreated the image, revealing changes to our fragile blue planet.
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Both Republicans and Democrats are pushing to reform the law, saying it allows "warrantless searches" of Americans' digital communications.

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The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.

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Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears


Business

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Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.

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Sport

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Rosenior feels '100%' support from Chelsea owners

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he feels "100%" support from the club's ownership despite a run of four league defeats without scoring.

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A new film about Michael Jackson's extraordinary but troubled life is due to open in cinemas. It's tracking to be very popular – but will it tell the full story?

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These artworks are by women - men got the credit

For centuries, The Triumph of Bacchus was misattributed then hidden – now it is at the centre of a major exhibition. Here are five groundbreaking artworks wrongly attributed to men.

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News imageWitnessing the world’s largest mammal migration

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The Travel Show goes to Zambia's Kasanka National Park during the world's largest mammal migration.
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Travel

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From cruises to girls' trips, astrocartography – a once-niche form of astrology – is shaping how some travellers choose where to go next.

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Paddleboarders are reviving an ancient Aboriginal language

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World's Table

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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

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Earth

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The UK is losing wildflowers. Can cities save them?

The amount of green space for wildflowers in the UK has shrunk amid the rise of modern agriculture. But wildflowers are thriving where other plants can't – cities.

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