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BBC News - World
LIVE - Drone strike near Dubai airport as Iran's president apologises to Gulf nations for attacks - President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran won't attack first - but Qatar defence ministry says it has intercepted a missile.
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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.7 hours ago
Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah -- The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.17 hours ago
'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC -- Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.17 hours ago
Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace -- A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.8 hours ago
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.7 hours ago
Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s -- It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.20 hours ago
Ukrainian bank workers released after detention in Hungary -- Kyiv has reacted furiously after officials in Budapest accused staff transporting cash to Ukraine of money laundering.15 hours ago
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.8 hours ago
Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action -- The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities "want to make a deal so bad".10 hours ago
'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions -- China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.1 day ago
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.15 hours ago
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.15 hours ago
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".3 hours ago
Watch: 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.22 hours ago
Watch: 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.10 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says ten other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.55 minutes ago
Explosions rocked the capital overnight as its busiest airport was hit by airstrikes.55 minutes ago
A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.55 minutes ago
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.55 minutes ago
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.4 hours ago
The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.4 hours ago
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.6 hours ago
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.6 hours ago
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.6 hours ago