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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.

1 hr ago
World

News imageAn oil rig with ships around it.

From oil giants to banks - these companies are making billions from Iran war

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

2 hrs ago
Business
News imageA volcano belching a massive ash cloud ito a bright blue sky as seen from afar
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Three hikers dead after Indonesian volcano erupts

At least three people - two foreigners and one local - were killed after Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning.

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Early English council results show Reform gains and Labour losses as counting yet to begin in Scotland and Wales

Dozens of English councils and mayoral races are yet to be declared, while Scottish and Welsh voters wait to hear who will govern their countries.

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.

1 hr ago
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How worried should we be about hantavirus?

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

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Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence

Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

9 hrs ago
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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.

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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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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One year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds - but little else does

A year after their military conflict, India and Pakistan avoid war, but diplomacy and trust remain frozen.

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

A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.

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World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty

Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

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

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

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Culture

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'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 to revoke passports of parents with child support debt

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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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The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall dies aged 35

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