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News imageIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a "reckless military adventure" every time a "diplomatic solution is on the table".

23 mins ago
World

News imageWoman pointing at computer screen with a chart on it

The companies making billions from the Iran war

Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

6 hrs ago
Business
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Labour admits defeat in Wales as SNP claims victory in Scotland and Reform surges in English council seats

This will be the first time Labour has lost control of the Welsh parliament since 1999, while the SNP says it expects to remain the biggest party in the Scottish parliament.

Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared, the veteran polling analyst writes.

6 hrs ago
Politics

International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools

A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

21 mins ago
US & Canada

King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday

The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday.

1 hr ago
Culture

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

2 hrs ago
Health

Sir David Attenborough at 100

News imageBillboard featuring a large image of Sir David Attenborough at Piccadilly Circus, with pedestrians and traffic in the foreground.

David Attenborough's love of London marked on centenary

Sir David, who lives in Richmond upon Thames, often speaks of his affection for London.

News imageThe risk-taker who changed how we see Earth

The risk-taker who changed how we see Earth

Sir David Attenborough is the calm, trusted voice of the natural world. But his 70-year career reveals a broadcaster who repeatedly took risks, backing new technology and venturing into remote, often perilous places.

News imageDavid Attenborough sitting in a meadow surrounded by green fields

Attenborough's big birthday quiz

Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?

News imageSir David Attenborough, a man of 99 years old, wears a pale blue shirt and is in a meadow gazing at a tiny harvest mouse sitting on his fingertips

Why Sir David Attenborough wouldn't live anywhere else but London

In a new one-off documentary, the broadcaster and conservationist comes home - to London.


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News imageA black and white photograph of a man holding an upside down ox over his shoulder (Credit: Cherry Kearton)

The eccentric pioneer who inspired Attenborough

As a child, Sir David Attenborough was transfixed by a film about penguins, shot by a man who almost single-handedly changed the way we viewed the natural world: Cherry Kearton.

News imageA still showing a group of boys in the jungle looking dishevelled taken from Lord of the Flies (Credit: Netflix)

Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant

William Golding's story of boys descending into violence is a 20th-Century classic. Now Adolescence writer Jack Thorne is behind a new TV version speaking to a rancorous world.


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Documentaries: Sir David Attenborough at 100

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News imageUkrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a residential area in Kharkiv, Ukraine, 07 May 2026

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire

The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

1 hr ago
Europe
News imageUS President Donald Trump and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva greet each other at the White House in Washington on Thursday in this handout photo from the Brazilian government.

Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.

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Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes

The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.

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Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, government says

The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.

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Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island

Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.

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White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post

The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

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US & Canada
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Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?

By switching off end‑to‑end encryption, Instagram will now be able to access all the content of direct messages.

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Why is Japan rethinking its anti-war stance?

Japan's PM is pushing to revise country's pacifist constitution - and it's causing controversy.

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World snooker champion receives hero’s homecoming in China

Wu Yize, 22, was met with screaming fans at his first public appearance since his world title win - with the BBC's Stephen McDonell amongst the crowd.

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How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

Europe
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Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war

Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.

US & Canada
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Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.

Australia
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US driver arrested after chasing down child on bike on footpath

Video captures a young boy on a bike fleeing a car that mounted a footpath in Washington State.

US & Canada
News imageSplit-screen showing woman on the left and man on the right being interviewed on the streets of Tenerife

Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'

People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.

Europe

Travel

News imageAn orange Vande Bharat Express sleeper train stands at a station platform as a boy takes a photo of it (Credit: Jamie Fullerton)

What it's like to ride India's new sleeper train

The first sleeper in India's semi-high-speed Vande Bharat fleet is drawing crowds, selfies and intense curiosity – but what is it actually like on board?
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Technology of Business

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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating.
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US & Canada News

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US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt

Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl

US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note


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South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.

Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts

Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86


Business

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US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row

The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty


Technology

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The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

How to stop AI from turning your brain to mush

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Sport

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F1 bosses agree to engine design change for 2027

Formula 1 bosses agree a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power-units introduced this year.

Hamilton expect winding up order to be withdrawn

Real Madrid in crisis - inside the conflict and chaos at the Bernabeu

Harriers in play-off final with big belief - Murray


Health

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Why an uneven heart rate could be a good thing

Micro-fluctuations in the time between heartbeats are proving a helpful indicator of mental health, stress levels, exercise capacity and even how well you are ageing.

Food labels are actually affecting your health

Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking

Finding 'hidden sperm' in men deemed infertile


Culture

News image Kathleen Kennedy, Pedro Pascal, Jon Favreau, 'Grogu' and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu" UK Fan Event at Cineworld Leicester Square on May 07, 2026 in London, England.

Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal

The Mandalorian and Grogu marks Star Wars' return to cinemas for the first time in more than six years.

Weekly quiz: Who was this mystery masked star at the Met Gala?

The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall dies aged 35

Actress sues Avatar director for 'theft' of facial features for character


Travel

News imageA vintage-style woman covers her mouth beside a pixellated speech bubble reading "Sorry" against a read background (Credit: Getty Images /BBC/ Javier Hirschfeld)

All the different ways Brits say 'sorry' - and what each one actually means

"Sorry" is one of the UK's most overused and misunderstood words – here's how to decode the politeness minefield.

The tiny Tokyo shrine where people pray for concert tickets

Zambia: The world's walking safari capital

Oswestry: The English town that belongs in Wales


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News imageAre our messages still private?

Instagram turns off privacy tech. What happens to your DMs?

Tech Now reports on a huge U-turn for big tech as Instagram stops end-to-end encryption.
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Arts

News imageComposite of Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (left) and Henry Taylor's From Congo to the Capital and Black Again (Credit: The Museum of Modern Art, New York/ Auru00e9lien Mole/ Henry Taylor Courtesy the artist)

'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting

Les Demoiselles d'Avignon was met with horror, then revered. A century later, the piece was reinterpreted by US artist Henry Taylor, and Picasso's masterwork remains contentious – why?

The artworks that inspired eight Met Gala looks

The Other Bennet Sister: Why Mary Bennet is the Austen heroine for today

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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.

Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land

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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.

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