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News imageVessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA
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Iran warns US against being 'dragged back into quagmire' after day of attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump says the US "shot down" seven Iranian boats, a claim denied by Tehran. Iran fired missiles and drones at military and commercial ships, according to the US.


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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

17 mins ago
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News imageA police officer standing in front of a white car with a smashed windscreen surrounded by fire trucks

Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak

The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.

5 hrs ago
Africa

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

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'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway

Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

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News imageA woman faces away from the camera looking at supermarket shelves of cheese (Credit: Getty Images)

Food labels are actually affecting your health

Our environment drives many of the choices we make around what we eat. Evidence shows that to encourage consumers to make healthier choices, better labelling and education are crucial.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.


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West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP.

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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

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Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

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Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire

The health ministry says 110 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon since Thursday.

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BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

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Economist Betsey Stevenson considers why many school schedules haven't become longer, even though more parents have full‑time jobs.


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News imageAn attendee wears an Alberta flag draped around their back as they stand up during the Alberta Independence Town Hall event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Alberta separatists submit petition for independence referendum

The petition received enough signatures to trigger a referendum, but it remains up in the air whether Albertans will vote on the question.

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Health

News imageAn illustration of a capsule filled with colourful magic mushrooms on an indigo backdrop surrounded by smoke (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking

Nicotine is highly addictive, but new research is showing that psychedelics can shift people's worldview in ways to help them give up cigarettes.

Nine ways to cope with your seasonal allergies

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Culture

News imageA black and white image of Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth, Winston Church, King George VI and Princess Margaret waving from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on VE Day 1945 (Credit: Getty Images)

'One of the most memorable nights of my life': Queen Elizabeth II's secret night out on VE Day

VE Day on 8 May 1945 marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Forty years later, the Queen told the BBC how she slipped out of Buckingham Palace to join the joyous crowds.

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Travel

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Heathrow warns Iran war may cut passenger numbers

Campaign group urges airline to drop Gatwick route


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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".

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Earth

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The thrilling fossil discoveries that sparked Attenborough's love for nature

Fossils fascinated Sir David Attenborough throughout his childhood. The BBC retraces the steps of Sir David's formative experiences roaming the British countryside.

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Chris Hemsworth's deeply emotional journey with his father

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