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Iran and US agree deal to end war as Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be reopened

Pakistan, a key mediator, says the agreement will end "military operations on all fronts" and be signed on Friday in Switzerland.


News imageClose up of large tankers and boats in the the Strait of Hormuz

Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain

The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

6 hrs ago
Middle East
News imageA close up of a hand holding a green petrol pump to a motorbike fuel tank on a sunny day.

Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced

Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

44 mins ago
Business

Russian strikes kill nine and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze

A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.

1 hr ago
Europe
LIVE

Under-16s to be banned from social media, Starmer announces

Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X will be among the platforms banned by spring 2027, the government says.

Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.

40 mins ago
Europe

US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil

The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

2 hrs ago
Culture

World Cup

News imageAlexander Isak

Isak and Gyokeres star as Sweden thrash Tunisia

Alexander Isak marks his first World Cup appearance with a trademark goal as Sweden defeat Tunisia in their opening match of the tournament in Monterrey.

News imageScotland players prepare to sing the national anthem before their game against Haiti

Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?

A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the first eight matches kicking off on time.

News imageBen Gannon-Doak

The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.

News imageSingers Elyanna and Jessie Reyez perform during the opening ceremony. They are on a stage with a replica gold world cup and are dressed in colourful clothing

Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?

Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.

News imageJapan players celebrate against England

Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?

Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.


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I tested AI glasses in Paris. Here’s what they got wrong

Wearable AI can help travellers navigate cities, translate menus and fundamentally transform travel. But a weekend in Paris showed me the trade-offs behind the convenience.

News imageCut-out collage of three beige skeletons with brains and hearts against a green background; orange and yellow stars covering their genitalia (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

What the penis can reveal about a man's health

Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and dementia.


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BBC's Global Affairs correspondent on the US and Iran deal

BBC's Sebastian Usher on the deal announced by the US and Iran on Sunday.

World
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Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

Europe
News imageSplit screen image showing a woman in a New York Knicks jersey holding up a peace sign and a man in a blue cap yelling at the camera.

'Greatest day of my life': Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio

New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

US & Canada
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Royal Family joined by thousands at Trooping the Colour

The King and Royal Family attend the Trooping the Colour parade to mark the sovereign's official birthday.

London
News imageTwo World Cup mascots breaking into an iron gate with a metal pole.

Peru police dress up as World Cup mascots during drug raid

Peruvian police officers disguised themselves as 2026 World Cup mascots to break into the home of a suspected drug dealer - and football fan.

Latin America
News imageAn image taken from a plane, showing two other planes flying alongside it as part of the King's Birthday Flypast.

Inside RAF Typhoon during flypast

The Royal Air Force has flown 31 aircraft over London to mark King Charles III's official birthday.

Lincolnshire
News imageA presenter talks to camera in front of Niagara Falls on the left, with people seated in rows of red chairs on the right.

Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

US & Canada
News imageSplit screen. Left, Donald Trump. Right, inside SoFi Stadium.

Why isn't Donald Trump at the World Cup?

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.


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News imageSWAT officers surrounding congregants seated on red chairs in a ballroom

China detains two leaders of influential underground church

More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.

25 mins ago
Asia
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Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match

He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.

5 hrs ago
World

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.

14 hrs ago
Europe

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

12 hrs ago
Business
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Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?

We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

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OnlyFans 'agents' control and threaten creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds

Dozens of women on OnlyFans describe being exploited by managers who promised to help maximise profits.

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Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.

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Earth

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Travel

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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?


US & Canada News

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Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn

Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.

Eleven skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash

'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry

Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks


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Technology

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The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

Brazil bets on 'smart vests' for World Cup glory

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Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Yan Diomande all shine as the World Cup provides a perfect scouting opportunity for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, says Phil McNulty.

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World Cup 2026: Premier League players star on day-four goal-fest

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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.

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

News imageMyles Smith, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, sings during Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland, England in May. He has a guitar strapped across his shoulder

How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album

The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime


Travel

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The snake-wrangling 84-year-old who lives on a remote island

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World's Table

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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.

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