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The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
20/04/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Iran accuses the United States of piracy
Trump said the US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship
20/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
How secure is the prime minister's position ?
The prime minister is set to address parliament on Mandelson vetting failure.
20/04/2026 13:01 GMT
Senior official: Iran will never give up Hormuz
The BBC's Lyse Doucet has been speaking to a senior lawmaker inside Iran
Mandelson vetting row: Keir Starmer faces the commons
PM tells MPs officials made 'deliberate decision' not to reveal Mandelson vetting failure.
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
20/04/2026 20:01 GMT
Confusion over second round of Iran-US talks
World gaze on Pakistan as conflicting signals shroud fate of US-Iran negotiations
Sir Keir Starmer tells MPs that officials didn't tell him Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting
We look ahead to tomorrow's appearance by the top FCO mandarin who's been removed..
Starmer vs Robbins
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
