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Trump says he will extend Iran ceasefire until negotiations conclude

The move has come at the request of Pakistan, the US president says, adding that Washington will continue its blockade of Iranian ports.

A woman leans across a vegetable stall as a seated man watches her, at a market in Tehran (24/03/26)

Iran sees mass lay-offs from war with US and Israel

The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

5 hrs ago

Middle East

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

4 hrs ago

Latin America

The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.

12 hrs ago

US & Canada

A picture of Kevin Warsh during his confirmation hearing.

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing

He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

2 hrs ago

US & Canada

A suspected clandestine methamphetamine processing lab, according to the Attorney General's Office of Chihuahua, discovered during an operation by Mexican authorities in a mountainous area near Guachochi, in Chihuahua state, Mexico, in this handout photo distributed on April 18, 2026.

Mexican president questions why US officials killed in crash were operating in country

Two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab.

4 hrs ago

World

A woman with reddish-brown hair looks ahead in a grey suit. She is sitting in a brown chair. In the background, other people sitting in chairs can be seen, but are blurry.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress after campaign finance charges

An investigation found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws.

1 hr ago

US & Canada

Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a lime green coat, looks off to the side of the camera, as William and Catherine, both smiling, follow her gaze. They are standing in a garden.

William and Catherine praise late Queen's 'lifetime of duty'

On what would have been her 100th birthday, the final design for a statue honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II is unveiled.

9 hrs ago

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting

Iran war

Iran yet to decide if it will attend new peace talks with US, official tells BBC

Iran's foreign ministry says the US has shown a "lack of good faith" towards negotiations.

White van parked on petrol forecourt next to fuel pump

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

A helicopter hovers in front of a ship in footage shot at night

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.

Donald Trump has a stern expression and wears a suit with gold behind

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the musical biopic Michael, wearing a red and silver jacket

Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say

A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

6 hrs ago

Culture

A close up of two aspirin pills on a hand, having been poured from a bottle in the other hand

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why

The 4,000-year-old drug prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body.

Calli Hauger-Thackery running at the Boston Marathon

Trapped nerve and wee stops - running a marathon 22 weeks pregnant

British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career.

8 hrs ago

Athletics

Fernando Mendoza celebrates with his family after the Indiana Hoosiers win the college football national championship in Miami in 2026

The NFL's next superstar and how mum's struggle inspired rise to top

Fernando Mendoza is almost certain to be the first pick in the NFL Draft after rising from obscurity and his mother, who lives with multiple sclerosis, has been his main source of inspiration.

16 hrs ago

American Football

How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?

How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.

8 hrs ago

Technology

Carey Mulligan on the Gen Z v millennial feud at the heart of Netflix's Beef

Mulligan and Oscar Isaac play a couple who get into a dramatic row with a pair of younger employees.

10 hrs ago

Culture

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Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

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Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.

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Latin America

Trump seen holding a Bible during his 2016 campaign for president

Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading

Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump will share a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible.

2 hrs ago

US & Canada

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.

10 hrs ago

Health

Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote

San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award.

14 hrs ago

Basketball

The Vehicle of Hope, a popemobile converted into a mobile clinic, in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank

Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death

One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit.

11 hrs ago

Middle East

Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values

The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.

9 hrs ago

Europe

A group of hundreds of men with shaved heads, wearing white t-shirts and shorts or trousers and blue surgical masks, are seen sitting on white plastic chairs in an open space at a confinement centre in El Salvador

Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members begins in El Salvador

The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes, including murder.

8 hrs ago

Latin America

Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny

Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress after campaign finance charges

William and Catherine praise late Queen's 'lifetime of duty'

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

Swinney turns down Trump invitation to White House banquet

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate

Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'

Sport

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Premier League: Chelsea suffer fifth loss in row without scoring as Brighton coast to win

Reaction after Brighton coast past dismal Chelsea to inflict fifth straight loss on the Blues.

Hamza Choudhury of Leicester City reacts after the club are relegated to League One

How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade

Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?

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Leicester

O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

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Snooker

Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise

England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham purchases a 1.2% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix.

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Birmingham Phoenix

Leicester City defender Jannik Vestergaard has his head in his hands at full-time

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Championship: Leicester relegated to League One; Coventry hit five to claim title - reaction

Follow build-up, team news, score and live text updates from across eight games in the Championship.

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World Snooker Championship - Murphy v Fan; Trump v Wilson

Watch live coverage and follow text updates as Shaun Murphy takes on Fan Zhengyi and Judd Trump faces Gary Wilson in first round at the Crucible in Sheffield.

Coventry's Jack Rudoni, wearing number five, and Haji Wright celebrate their side's first goal of the evening

Coventry beat Portsmouth to secure Championship title

Premier League-bound Coventry City secure the Championship title with two games to spare with a thumping home win over Portsmouth.

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Trump says he will extend Iran ceasefire until negotiations conclude

Iran sees mass lay-offs from war with US and Israel

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing

Mexican president questions why US officials killed in crash were operating in country

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress after campaign finance charges

William and Catherine praise late Queen's 'lifetime of duty'

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting

Iran war

Iran yet to decide if it will attend new peace talks with US, official tells BBC

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

More to explore

Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why

Trapped nerve and wee stops - running a marathon 22 weeks pregnant

The NFL's next superstar and how mum's struggle inspired rise to top

How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?

Carey Mulligan on the Gen Z v millennial feud at the heart of Netflix's Beef

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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Polite robber thanks clerk after Ohio hotel theft

'No decision' on joining talks with US, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman tells BBC

'Every parent's nightmare' - What we learned from the charges against D4vd

Also in news

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote

Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death

Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values

Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members begins in El Salvador

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Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny

Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress after campaign finance charges

William and Catherine praise late Queen's 'lifetime of duty'

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

Swinney turns down Trump invitation to White House banquet

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate

Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'

Sport

Premier League: Chelsea suffer fifth loss in row without scoring as Brighton coast to win

How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade

O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible

Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise

Championship: Leicester relegated to League One; Coventry hit five to claim title - reaction

World Snooker Championship - Murphy v Fan; Trump v Wilson

Coventry beat Portsmouth to secure Championship title