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News imageUS President Donald Trump speaks to reporters Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC.

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

5 hrs ago
World

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The companies making billions from the Iran war

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

3 hrs ago
Business
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Starmer says he's 'not going to walk away' as early English council results show Labour losses and Reform gains

Nigel Farage says it's a "truly historic shift in British politics". Meanwhile, the first results from Scotland and Wales are expected soon.

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.

3 hrs ago
Politics

Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll

An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.

13 hrs ago
World

David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages

The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.

19 hrs ago
Culture

Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island

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

2 hrs ago
Asia

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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 photographer 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's 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 imageFirefighter trains hose on burnt-out vehicle in Kharkiv region of Ukraine on 7 May following Russian drone strike

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.

56 mins ago
Europe
News imageA person in protective clothing walks next to an ambulance during an evacuation operation of suspected hantavirus patients, following an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, in Praia, Cape Verde, May 6, 2026

How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.

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Health

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.

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Africa

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

The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.

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Business
News imageA drone view of the cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying passengers suspected of having cases of hantavirus on board, leaving Cape Verde on 6 May.

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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UK
News imageFive babies close up in hospital, placed on green sheets. They are still covered in residue from their births.

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".

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Africa
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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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Why is Japan rethinking its anti-war stance?

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

Asia
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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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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.

Asia
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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
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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

Health

News imageA bare-chested man with a beard exercising outside wears a trackable system around his chest and checks a smartwatch (Credit: Getty Images)

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.
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Sir David Attenborough at 100

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Attenborough's big birthday quiz

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

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.

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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.

News imageDavid Attenborough sits in front of a TV screen showing a still from the series Life on Earth which shows him as a younger man smiling next to two gorillas in the jungle.

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment

Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.


Culture

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?
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US & Canada News

News imageMark Hamill, suited and wearing sunglasses, attends the Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in February

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

The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, saying he was actually wishing the US president "the opposite of dead".

US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt

Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl


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Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali

Political uncertainty in India state as film star winner falls short of majority

Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity


Business

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

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty

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Technology

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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.

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

How to stop AI from turning your brain to mush

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Sport

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Last chance for in-form Dragons to stake Wales claim

Filo Tiatia hopes another strong Dragons showing against Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship can help secure more Wales summer call-ups.

No extra spice in Ospreys-Scarlets URC derby

Challinor on Stockport's 'unthinkable' play-off bow

Bolton have 'proved' they can perform at Bradford


Health

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.

Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking

Finding 'hidden sperm' in men deemed infertile

Nine ways to cope with your seasonal allergies


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

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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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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

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The artworks that inspired eight Met Gala looks

From Heidi Klum as a veiled Vestal virgin to singer Ciara as a gold-encrusted bust of Nefertiti, here is the art behind the fashion at the Met Gala.

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

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

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


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

The abandoned vehicles in Chernobyl's 'dead zone'

Bees behaving strangely? It must be hurricane season


Video

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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.

Rewilding orphaned baby elephants in Zambia

The new at‑home tech helping stroke survivors in recovery

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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.

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The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

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