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US says it has attacked Iranian-flagged ship as Israel launches air strike on Beirut

The Israeli strike, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said targeted a senior Hezbollah commander, is the first to hit Beirut's suburbs since the April ceasefire.


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Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats

There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

4 hrs ago
World
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

1 hr ago
World

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

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Technology

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

5 hrs ago
Culture

Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded

New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.

9 hrs ago
US & Canada

Foreign actors like Russia interfering in Alberta separatist debate, new report says

From Russia to the US, foreign actors are trying to exploit existing grievances, which researchers describe as a threat to Canada's "democratic integrity".

19 mins ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

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What Brits really mean when they say 'sorry'

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

News imageA laptop computer screen displaying an image of a brain with ridges, with two hands transforming into cursors pointing at it (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

How to stop AI from turning your brain to mush

GPS ruined our sense of direction. Search engines weaken our memory. AI, scientists warn, could do the same to everything from creativity to critical thinking.


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The discovery that changed our view of Neanderthal life

The Shanidar Cave discovery shows Neanderthals lived complex lives, cared for their dead and shared human traits.
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Champions League: PSG beat Bayern 6-5 on aggregate to set up Arsenal final

Follow live text updates, scores and match stats from Bayern Munich vs Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.

Was Arsenal ecstasy justified or a 'bit too much'?


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Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak

While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

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Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants

Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.

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Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea

Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

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Catherine to return to overseas visits with Italy trip

The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years.

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Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.

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Europe
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French professor investigated for awarding himself fake prize

The academic is accused of dreaming up the prize he went on to win and has been suspended from his university.

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Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor

The staunch Trump ally emerged victorious in one of a series of closely-watched primary contests held in the US Midwest.

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Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death

YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.

Africa
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What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future?

Analysts say the daughter of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is not just growing up - she’s being styled for succession.

Asia
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How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture?

Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.

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Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'

Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.

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Hundreds of beagles rescued from US breeding facility being rehomed

About 1,500 dogs are being released from a Wisconsin commercial breeder and prepared for adoption after protests from activists.

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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

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Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain

A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.

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Olivia Dean wasn't ready for Elton John's phone call

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Film & TV

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Football

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Britain's 'special relationship' with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.
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One dead, 22 injured in shooting at lake party in Oklahoma, police say

The shooting took place near Arcadia Lake, in Edmond, at around 21:00 local time on Sunday, police say.

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Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

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Business

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Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war

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Technology

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'I thought he was going to hit me', OpenAI co-founder says of Musk

OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

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Culture

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Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed

Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.

Spanish superstar Rosalía reaches for heaven as her tour hits London

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Travel

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The tiny Tokyo shrine where people pray for concert tickets

The Fukutoku Shrine has since the 9th Century been known as a place to seek fortune and luck. Today, worshippers also flock there to improve their chances of seeing their pop idols live.

Zambia: The world's walking safari capital

Oswestry: The English town that belongs in Wales

In tranquil Bhutan, a hidden wild south emerges


Watch

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Olivia Dean wasn't ready for Elton John's phone call

Olivia Dean received a FaceTime call from Sir Elton John whilst making sausages on a camping trip in Wales.
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Arts

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

Based on the novel The Other Bennet Sister, a new TV imagining of Mary Bennet's life has won the hearts of British viewers. Here's why.

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

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

10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris


Earth

News imageSir David Attenborough holds a coiled fossil in his hands, with a rock imprint showing on another piece of stone by his side (Credit: BBC)

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

The abandoned vehicles in Chernobyl's 'dead zone'

Bees behaving strangely? It must be hurricane season


Video

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Rewilding orphaned baby elephants in Zambia

The Travel Show visits an elephant nursery in Zambia to help orphaned calves heal and return to the wild.

Chris Hemsworth's deeply emotional journey with his father

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

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World's Table

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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.

Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

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