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BBC News - World
Just now -- In maps: Thirteen days of attacks in Iran and the Middle East -- Three more civilian ships were attacked in the Gulf overnight, killing at least one person. -- Just now
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LIVE - Attacks reported on three more cargo ships in Gulf, with oil price back near $100 - The oil price rise comes despite 32 countries agreeing yesterday to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves. On Wednesday, President Trump insisted the price would come down.3 hours ago
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations -- René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment. -- World21 minutes ago
Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album -- The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss. -- Culture21 minutes ago
China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin -- The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.2 hours ago
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC -- Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.11 hours ago
War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign -- Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.5 hours ago
Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60 -- Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.1 hour ago
The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women' -- Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour.39 minutes ago
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya -- The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.39 minutes ago
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns -- "Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.39 minutes ago
Draper fights to 'mind-blowing' win over Djokovic -- Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round - a result he believes could be "a real big moment" in his season.39 minutes ago
Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large -- The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.18 hours ago
What did we learn from China's biggest political meeting? -- BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.3 hours ago
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.10 hours ago
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins -- A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.11 hours ago
Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets? -- Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein's estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.1 day ago
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician -- Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.5 hours ago
Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts -- This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.16 hours ago
Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war -- BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.10 hours ago
BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line -- Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.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.2 days ago
Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere -- Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.11 minutes ago
'Fingers on the trigger': Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action -- Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an enemy.21 minutes ago