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News imageCargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian commander threatens shipping in Gulf and Red Sea if US naval blockade continues

The commander made the comments after the US military began a blockade of Iranian ships on Monday.


News imageA still from the video released by the US Department of Defense showing the moment the boat was sank

Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack

The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.

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Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

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Four killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

Three students and one teacher died in the attack, according to the local governor.

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Europe

Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules

The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia.

10 hrs ago
Australia

Go on patrol with the Canadian Rangers across the frozen Arctic

The BBC rode along with the Rangers on the last leg of a historic trek as they assert their presence in Canada's far north.

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US & Canada

Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal

CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

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News imagePhotograph of a black macaques taking a selfie (Credit: David Slater/ Caters New/ BBC)

This monkey selfie will protect you from AI slop

What happens when something that isn't human makes art? The answer lies with this image, and it will change what ends up on your screen and in your headphones forever.

News imageAt a parade, four young women dressed in green hold a banner that reads "Green with Envy", with six clovers spaced around the words (Credit: Alamy)

Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland?

The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people migrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend?


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In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.

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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.

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Magyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary's president

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Asia
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250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.

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Watch: Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

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'I can feel the difference' - Americans react to soaring gas prices

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that oil and gas prices "could be the same or maybe a little bit higher" in the coming months.

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New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea

Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

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What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

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The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah

BBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.

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IMF: Oil prices and war could derail global growth

The BBC’s Michelle Fleury explains why oil, inflation and interest rates are key risks as the IMF warns war and soaring energy prices could hit the global economy.

World
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The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.

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Hours after posting a lengthy message critiquing the pontiff, the US president shared a Jesus-like image of himself that he has since deleted.

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Culture

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Has the new Devil Wears Prada lost its bite?

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the most anticipated film of 2026 so far. But the publicity campaign suggests the original's satire has been softened – along with Meryl Streep's toxic boss villain.
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Travel

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The millennia-old language of Gumbaynggirr was critically endangered. Now, a series of tourism initiatives are helping to bring it back from the brink of disappearance.
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News imageA person rides a jet ski as others picnic in the water at Davis Camp Park on the Colorado River in Bullhead City, Arizona on June 27, 2022

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Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.

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Business

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Why the UK government is relaxed about Chinese car imports

The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

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Sport

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Slot says VAR has gone against Liverpool - is he right?

Liverpool's exit from the Champions League was hastened by a VAR intervention. BBC Sport analyses the key refereeing decisions in their season.

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Arts

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F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is synonymous with glitz and glamour, but this is just one of many myths that have surrounded the book since its first publication in 1925.

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A strange paradox means no one knows how long England's coastline really is

A new hiking trail will soon allow travellers to walk around England's entire coast – but a strange paradox means no one knows exactly how long it is.

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World's Table

News imageA thick T-bone steak sits against a black background, scattered with red peppercorns, rock salt and herb (Credit: Alamy)s

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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Earth

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The team saving Welsh native species in case the apocalypse wipes them out

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