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BBC News - World
LIVE - Hegseth says today will be 'most intense' of US war on Iran, as people in Tehran describe strikes to BBC - "They hit hard last night," one person in Iran says. "All you can see in our house are cracks in the walls. Sleeping has become the hardest thing for me."
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Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's end -- The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher. -- World1 hour ago
Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest -- Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem. -- World1 hour ago
Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016 -- The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.2 hours ago
Uber rolls out women-only option in the US -- The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.1 hour ago
Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99 -- He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.2 hours ago
Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move -- Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.1 hour ago
Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk -- The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude6 hours ago
Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'? -- A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.12 hours ago
Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine? -- Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?12 hours ago
Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains -- It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.6 hours ago
Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle -- Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.6 hours ago
Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps -- Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.1 day ago
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows -- A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.6 hours ago
Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices -- As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.22 hours ago
Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf -- The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.1 day ago
Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots -- Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.2 days ago
'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief -- UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.2 days ago
Canada police investigate reports of shots fired at US consulate in Toronto -- It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.15 minutes ago
Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict -- President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.53 minutes ago
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop -- Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.1 hour ago
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI -- The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a "mass casualty event" but failed to contact the authorities.1 hour ago
Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election -- The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.1 hour ago
Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again -- Labour faces pressure to stem the Middle East's impact on energy bills, writes the BBC's political editor.6 hours ago
Vote counting continues in Nepal election - what is the latest result? -- This election is the first since a violent youth-led uprising toppled the government in 2025.1 day ago