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News imageWomen react during the funeral of the victims following a reported strike on a school, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Minab, Iran, March 3, 2026.

Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack

In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.

11 hrs ago
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Two Jewish men stabbed in north London, with counter-terror police leading investigation

Police say two men in their 70s and 30s were attacked. The suspect, aged 45, also attempted to stab police officers, the Met says.

News imageKim Jong Un speaks during the opening ceremony of a memorial for North Korean troops killed while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine

Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine

It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.

11 hrs ago
World

11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

14 hrs ago
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'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King and Trump joke at dinner

The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus

The British actress left the hit show due to creative differences shortly after filming began.

4 hrs ago
Culture

Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

13 hrs ago
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Only from the BBC

News imageSeveral hands hold computer windows with "X" and exclamation point warning signs over a desktop screen that says "AI" (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

Why AI companies want you to be afraid of them

A tech company says it has built a new AI that's so powerful it's too dangerous to release into the world – luckily for us, they're keeping it locked up for now. They just wanted you to know.

News imageClassic Ford Customline automobile displayed outside a motel in Springfield, Missouri (Credit: Serenity Strull/ Getty Images)

Springfield: The beloved birthplace of Route 66

Chicago and Santa Monica might be Route 66's iconic endpoints, but Springfield is where the legendary name was born.


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News imageDonald Trump points his finger at a laughing King Charles as they stand side by side before entering a State Dinner at Washington DC. The two are wearing tailcoats and white shirts, while King Charles also has a blue sash.

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As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

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France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks

The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

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Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine

Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

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Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say

They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday.

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Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows

Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

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The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

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What it takes to become one of the world's top-paid nannies

Norland College produces elite child carers who work for royal families and can earn more than doctors.

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BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

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Jokes, gifts and a state dinner: Washington rolls out red carpet for King and Queen

During the White House state dinner, the King gifted the US president a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, 'HMS Trump'.

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As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

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It was the first time a sitting British monarch had addressed the chamber since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.

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The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she tried to leave her war-torn village.

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Tom Bateman talks through the timeline of how the evening at the White House Correspondents' Dinner unfolded.

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With the cinematic debut of the Mandalorian and Grogu and the return of the iconic Miranda Priestly, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.
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Where to travel in Europe without high costs and massive crowds

From Latvia to the Balkan coast, these destinations offer the beauty, culture and atmosphere travellers want – without the price or crowds.
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US & Canada News

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Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress

There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

Canada's spring budget projects economy to grow and deficit to fall

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Rachel Kerr has not been seen since checking out of her hotel on Saturday and her family are appealing for information.

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Business

News imageTankers are seen at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in the Sharjah Emirate, along the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which one-fifth of global oil output passes on June 23, 2025.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

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Technology

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Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court

The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

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Health

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Nine ways to cope with your seasonal allergies

From the most effective medications to the most common triggers to avoid, we examine science-backed advice that should reduce your seasonal suffering.

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Culture

News imageTupac Shakur poses for photos backstage after his performance at the Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois in March 1994.

Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA

The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film

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Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies


Arts

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The English heiress who masterminded 'one of the largest art heists in history'

Rose Dugdale rejected her privileged background and joined the IRA. In April 1974, reported the BBC, she took part in "one of the largest art heists in history".

The enchanting history of Oxford University's 750-year-old library

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The border town that 'forgot' it was part of the US

In 1967, residents of a US-Mexico border town discovered they weren't Mexican citizens, but were actually American.
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Travel

News imageA striking-looking dog, which is a pug and Chinese crested cross, sits on a white pillow on an aeroplane seat in front of a oval window through which the blue sky can be seen. The dog has wild, white fur, a long red tongue and big brown eyes. It is wearing a red hooded jumper.

Petition seeks rules change for pets on planes

A petition to change the rules is being back by the owners of one of Britain’s most famous dogs.

Scots backpacker stuck 'in limbo' in Thailand over mobile phone 'mistake'

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Earth

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Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land

It's 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster. This is what it has meant for wildlife living around the devastated nuclear power plant.

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Humpback whales were nearly wiped out. Now their numbers are skyrocketing

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