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The US demands Iran publicly guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open

The US is demanding Iran publicly guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open.

The US is demanding Iran publicly guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open.

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BBC News

11/07/2026 08:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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BBC Conversations

Chasing the Wimbledon dream

Tennis pros in the lower rankings share their stories of sacrifice

Tennis pros in the lower rankings share their stories of sacrifice

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BBC News Summary

11/07/2026 08:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

09:32 BST
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Americast

The battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Morning

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BBC News

11/07/2026 09:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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Not by the Playbook

Originals

Tales from the tranquil world of Wimbledon with uncomfortable twists and stories from the Soccer World Cup away from match day focused on the power the game has to change lives

Tales from the tranquil world of Wimbledon with uncomfortable twists and stories from the Soccer World Cup away from match day focused on the power the game has to change lives

11:00 BST
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BBC News

11/07/2026 10:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

11:06 BST
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The Newsroom

11/07/2026 10:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:30 BST
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BBC News Summary

11/07/2026 10:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

11:32 BST
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Heart and Soul

Diving for Yuko

Yasuo has spent years diving for the remains of his wife, swept away in the 2011 tsunami.

Yasuo has spent years diving for the remains of his wife, swept away in the 2011 tsunami.