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News imageA Lebanese man carries his belongings as he leaves following an Israeli air strike
LIVE

Iran continues attacks after president's apology to Gulf, while Israel signals more Lebanon strikes

Meanwhile, the BBC has learned that UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been placed on advanced readiness.


News imageA ship is seen in front of a massive icerberg

This iceberg was once the biggest in the world. Now it has just weeks left

A23a was once twice the size of Greater London but it's spectacularly disintegrated over the past year.

News imageArmed uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) are becoming ever more involved in the Ukraine war

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war

Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

18 hrs ago
Europe

Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan

A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.

12 hrs ago
US & Canada

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

2 hrs ago
Asia

Footage shows US citizen shot dead by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop

The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.

15 hrs ago
US & Canada

Canada's PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month.

8 hrs ago
UK

More on Iran war

News imageSeyed Ali Mousavi, who has short grey hair and wears glasses. He is wearing a black suit and black striped shirt

Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war

Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks.

News imageA large bomber aircraft is pictured with a bright light shining as it approaches a runway at an airbase.

US lands bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran

The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.

News imageUS President Donald Trump speaking into a microphone

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president

The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.

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In maps: The strikes across the Middle East

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war enters its eighth day.

News imageIranian military ship the Iris Dena is pictured in the Bay of Bengal.

The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US

The sinking of an Iranian ship by the US near Sri Lanka brings the conflict uncomfortably close to India.


Weekend reads

News imageThe Eagles performing in 1976 (Credit: Getty Images)

How the Eagles' Greatest Hits broke the US charts

It isn't on any "best album of all time" lists, yet it's sold more than The Dark Side of the Moon, Purple Rain and Abbey Road combined. Why is the Eagles' 1976 LP so amazingly popular?

News imageHot air balloons floating above Vilnius Old Town with church tower, red rooftops and Gediminas Hill visible below (Credit: Getty Images)

Five countries welcoming travellers in 2026

As some of the world's most popular cities impose caps and surcharges, these places are expanding airports, easing visas and planning for sustainable growth.


Arts in Motion

News imageNFTS: Inside one of the world's most elite film schools

NFTS: Inside one of the world's most elite film schools

The NFTS opens its doors to the BBC to share what it takes to shape and train award‑winning filmmakers.
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Best Audio of the Week

News imageGlobal News Podcast, US: 'achievable objectives' in Iran in four to six weeks

Global News Podcast

US: 'achievable objectives' in Iran in four to six weeks

News imageThe Interview, The Interview, Guillermo del Toro, director: I only make movies for art

The Interview

Guillermo del Toro, director: I only make movies for art

News imageThe Interface, The Interface, Is AI running modern warfare?

The Interface

Is AI running modern warfare?

News imageBusiness Daily, Business Daily, Are weight-loss drugs reshaping business?

Business Daily

Are weight-loss drugs reshaping business?

News imageYou're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, Hypatia of Alexandria: mathematician, martyr and feminist icon

You're Dead to Me

Hypatia of Alexandria: mathematician, martyr and feminist icon

News imageThe Documentary Podcast, Namibia’s hydrogen superpower dream

The Documentary Podcast

Namibia’s hydrogen superpower dream

News imageGood Bad Billionaire, Good Bad Billionaire, Ronnie Screwvala: The cable guy

Good Bad Billionaire

Ronnie Screwvala: The cable guy

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Agatha Christie: best-selling novelist of all time

Witness History

Agatha Christie: best-selling novelist of all time

News imageHistory's Heroes, History's Toughest Heroes, Ida B. Wells and the Red Recorder

History's Heroes

Ida B. Wells and the Red Recorder

News imageWhat's Up Docs?, What's Up Docs?, How can you best look after your shoulders?

What's Up Docs?

How can you best look after your shoulders?


Documentaries

News imageAgatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

News imageQueens That Changed The World

Queens That Changed The World

News imageDiana

Diana

News imageRoberta Flack: Killing Me Softly

Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly

News imageWWII: Women on the Frontline

WWII: Women on the Frontline

News imageDivine Women

Divine Women

News imageYoung Victoria

Young Victoria

News imageElizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens

Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens

News imageA Life in Ten Pictures: Elizabeth Taylor

A Life in Ten Pictures: Elizabeth Taylor

News imageInfluential with Katty Kay: Aly Raisman

Influential with Katty Kay: Aly Raisman

News imageInfluential with Katty Kay: Ina Garten

Influential with Katty Kay: Ina Garten

News imageLouis Theroux Interviews... Rita Ora

Louis Theroux Interviews... Rita Ora


More news

News imageA split screen showing teens riding over a golf course on the left and a teen doing a wheelie on the right

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs

Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

24 hrs ago
Australia
News imageGravel flies up as Red Bull's Max Verstappen crashes into the barrier as he crashes in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix

Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash

George Russell took an imposing pole position as Mercedes dominated the first qualifying session of a new era of Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix.

12 hrs ago
Formula 1

Pakistani man found guilty in Iran-backed plot to kill US politicians

A man with ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps is convicted in the US of murder for hire and attempted terrorism.

14 hrs ago
World

China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?

US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

17 hrs ago
World
News imageKristi Noem is sworn in during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines

Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

1 day ago
US & Canada
News imageWrexham's owner Ryan Reynolds
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Watch FA Cup fifth round: Chelsea equalise as Okonkwo scores unfortunate Wrexham own-goal

Follow live as Wrexham host Chelsea before Newcastle United face Manchester City.

News imageTimothee Chalamet poses on the red carpet at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 22

Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks

In an interview, the Oscar-nominee danced into some online controversy after claiming no one cares about ballet and opera.

7 hrs ago
US & Canada

Must watch

News imagePlumes of smoke at Tehran's busiest airport

Fires rage in Tehran as Mehrabad Airport hit

Explosions rocked the capital overnight as its busiest airport was hit by airstrikes.

Middle East
News imageDonald Trump on the left and a man in a Cuba jacket and flag is on the right.

After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?

During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.

World
News imageSplit screen showing Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden in suits as they speak into a microphone.

Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson

The three former US presidents were among dozens of high-profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.

US & Canada
News imagePeople protesting Maduro's return is on the left and Ione Wells is on the right.

Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting

The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.

World
News imageSplit screen image featuring Nick Marsh, a car being filled with petrol and basket full of vegetables

How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.

Middle East
News imageA pair of tents next to cars, a young girl wearing pink ice n the foreground

Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'

Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.

Middle East
News imageSplitscreen. Left, a turkey blocks the road. Right, a turkey chases a police officer.

'It tried to attack me!': Loose turkey gives US police runaround

Bodycam footage from officers in the US state of Georgia shows multiple attempts to remove the fowl and clear traffic.

US & Canada
News imageWill Gran in a black short sleeve shirt on a street in Havana covered in trash

BBC looks at how Cubans are living with fuel shortages

The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.

Latin America

Culture

News imageClose-up detail from The Meeting on the Turret Stairs by Frederic William Burton (Credit: National Gallery of Ireland)

The tragedy hidden in a 19th-Century painting

How the devastating meaning of The Meeting on the Turret Stairs is unlocked by a medieval Danish ballad – and why the painting can only be viewed for two hours every week.
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Health and Wellness

News imageWoman eating a chocolate bar

Can snacks help you sleep?

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

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Yes, the pill changes your body shape

Many women believe that the pill can cause weight gain. Research hasn’t found this – but it has found that it can change body shape (and fat storage) in other surprising ways.

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Lördagsgodis: Why Swedes only eat sweets on Saturdays

In Sweden, people eat candy once a week. How did this tradition start?


Travel

News imageA whale next to a boat in the ocean (Credit: Ernesto Mendez)

The only place where whales come to watch you

Once nearly hunted to extinction, Pacific gray whales in Mexico's Laguna San Ignacio now seem to be as curious about us as we are about them.

News imageActor Sam Heughan tightens his coat as he looks into the distance of the Scottish wilderness (Credit: Galloway Distillery Media)

Outlander's star on the Scotland behind the screen

News imageMore than 99% of Jamaica's shoreline is now private (Credit: Alamy)

The Caribbean isle where locals can't access the beach

News imageTwo people in traditional dress walking through Ozu historic centre

Inside the Japanese town where you can sleep in a castle


US & Canada news

News imageFormer US president Barack Obama speaks at the memorial service, wearing a black suit and tie. He's standing on stage with a microphone in front of him and a large cross donning the podium.

US presidents gather to honour Jesse Jackson at memorial service

While praising Jackson, Obama made a thinly veiled dig at US President Donald Trump.

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department

Texas lawmaker drops re-election bid after admitting affair with aide

'Who's better, him or Pele?': Messi and Inter Miami meet Trump at White House


More world news

News imageBreaking News

UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai

The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region.

Military chief defends UK response to Middle East conflict

There's an inflation wave coming. How worried should we be?

AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in


Business

News imageQatar Energy's operating facilities in Mesaieed Industrial City, south of Doha

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days

Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London

US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February

Canada and US resume trade talks after months-long pause


Sport

News imageItaly celebrate victory
LIVE

Six Nations: Italy seal first ever win over 'desperate' England - reaction & analysis

England fall to a third successive defeat as Italy fight back to secure a historic 23-18 win in Rome.

Rampant Scotland annihilate French Grand Slam dreams

Scotland beat France in 90-point epic - reaction & as it happened

'Exceptional' Dowman and Salmon make history as Gunners survive scare


Latest Sport audio

News imageRugby Union Weekly, Bonus: Youngs & Moody - How Safe Is Rugby?

Rugby Union Weekly

Bonus: Youngs & Moody - How Safe Is Rugby?

News imageF1: Chequered Flag, Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Review

F1: Chequered Flag

Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Review

News imageNot by the Playbook, Sportshour, Turning obstacles into opportunity

Not by the Playbook

Turning obstacles into opportunity

News imageRugby Union Weekly, Six Nations: Ireland fend off spirited Wales

Rugby Union Weekly

Six Nations: Ireland fend off spirited Wales

News imageFootball Daily, The Commentators' View: Let’s go racing, John Hunt…

Football Daily

The Commentators' View: Let’s go racing, John Hunt…

News imageF1: Chequered Flag, Aston Martin’s woes as 2026 cars run for first time in Australia

F1: Chequered Flag

Aston Martin’s woes as 2026 cars run for first time in Australia

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, Can Welsh rugby be saved?

More than the Score

Can Welsh rugby be saved?

News imageFootball Daily, Andy Robertson talks the FA Cup & James Milner

Football Daily

Andy Robertson talks the FA Cup & James Milner


Technology

News imagePokemon mascot outfits, several of them, all in a row

Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery

The company says its "mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda," in response to the latest White House meme.

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

'The days of spotting AI by six fingers are over'

Study finds four in 10 in UK would use AI counsellor


Science

News imageA large and very bright full Moon appears directly behind the top of Nasa's Space Launch System rocket at night. The orange and white rocket is sitting next to a steel support structure called a mobile launcher.

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.

First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought

Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them

Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK


Culture

News imageCollage of Michelle Yeoh, Renu00e9e Zellweger and Frances McDormand holding Oscars (Credit: Getty Images)

The average age of female Oscar winners is rising - here's why

Traditionally, younger actresses have been favoured by the Oscars – but as BBC research shows, that's changing. Is it a sign that female ageism in the film industry is on its way out?

Peter Andre: 'Family is my biggest achievement'

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig

'I filmed a movie entirely inside a prison cell'


Arts

News imageBeryl Cook's painting The Lockyer Tavern showing a busy pub, with a woman in the foreground (Credit: Courtesy of www.ourberylcook.com/ John Cook 2025)

Why critics scorned these 'saucy' British paintings

Beryl Cook's paintings were loved by the public but derided by the art establishment. One century after her birth, a new exhibition argues for a reassessment of her work.

The truth about Tudor England's 'most hated woman'

Kokiriko: Japan's oldest folk song and dance

What ancient women really thought about sex


Watch

News imageInside Finland’s Arctic icebreaker ship labs

The Finnish shipyard making the world's toughest icebreakers

Tech Now heads to Finland to meet the engineers designing icebreaker ships navigating through Arctic sea ice.
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Travel

News imageBowl of tortellini soup in a light broth with a cutlery and a folded napkin beside it (Credit: Alamy)

From congee to consommé: The enduring power of broth

Across cultures, broths have soothed illness, marked celebration and stretched scarce ingredients, long before they became a wellness trend.

How the Iran war is affecting global travel

How 'Yakult Ladies' became a lifeline in ageing Japan

The little-known 'Serengeti of South America'


World's Table

News imageTwo glass mugs of Lumumba cocktail with cocoa and whipped cream on a café table (Credit: Getty Images)

The nostalgic winter drink dividing Germany

The Lumumba cocktail is one of Northern Europe's most popular winter drinks, but its name – borrowed from a Congolese politician – is now sparking a cultural controversy.

Inside Atlanta's soul food revolution

Why the world fell in love with dolma

The most anticipated restaurant openings of 2026


Earth

News imageTwo female barbary lions are standing close to each other. Some grass is growing sparsely in soil.

Two of world's rarest lions put to sleep at UK zoo

Thheiba and Fidda were 22 years old and were the remaining two females of a pride at Belfast zoo.

The former Soviet reserve where snow leopards roam

Scotland facing escalating threat from wildfires - report

Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park


Video

News imageInside a 12,000-year-old kitchen in Neolithic Anatolia

Inside a 12,000-year-old kitchen in Neolithic Anatolia

An ancient kitchen discovered in Turkey's Karahan Tepe offers a glimpse into prehistoric cooking and daily life.

What does it take to run North America's largest ski resort?

Lego's new smart brick

The largest seed in the plant kingdom


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