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LIVE - Vance accuses Iran of 'economic terrorism' in Strait of Hormuz as US blockade comes into effect - US vice-president says a lot of progress was made in talks at the weekend, adding: "The ball is in Iran's court".
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Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play -- The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group. -- BBC InDepth3 hours ago
BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes -- BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.7 hours ago
Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war -- Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.7 hours ago
Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming -- Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.5 hours ago
Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism -- Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.11 hours ago
Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption after two-year probe -- Begoña Gómez is accused of using her relationship with Pedro Sánchez to advance her private career.7 hours ago
Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims -- Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, which he has denied.6 hours ago
Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps -- The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.1 hour ago
Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour -- Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.16 hours ago
Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'? -- The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.5 hours ago
Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold -- European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.20 hours ago
Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? -- With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?3 hours ago
Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out -- California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition5 hours ago
The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work? -- The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.11 hours ago
US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes -- The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.6 hours ago
Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle -- Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.18 hours ago
Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change -- Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.9 hours ago
US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas -- Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.9 hours ago
'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston -- The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.2 days ago
Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour -- It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.4 hours ago
Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins -- After a wave of defections to the Liberals from opposition parties, projected special election victories help solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power.2 hours ago
Man faces attempted murder charges in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman -- The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.3 hours ago
'I pray they come together' - Americans react to Trump's feud with Pope Leo -- Hours after posting a lengthy message critiquing the pontiff, the US president shared a Jesus-like image of himself that he has since deleted.3 hours ago
'I don't know why they're coming': Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit -- The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Australia.5 hours ago