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LIVE - Trump says US to 'blockade' Strait of Hormuz after talks failed over Iran's 'nuclear ambitions' The US president's comments come after delegations from Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal following lengthy talks in Islamabad.
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After Iran talks falter, will Trump escalate or negotiate? -- The world waits for Trump's verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet. -- World26 minutes ago
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site -- The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says. -- Latin America5 hours ago
Hungarians vote in big numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect rival -- Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, and early figures point to a record turnout of voters.5 hours ago
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92 -- Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.4 hours ago
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.3 hours ago
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set -- The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.3 hours ago
Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell -- The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations.6 hours ago
Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls -- The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.18 hours ago
Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central -- Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, NYPD says.7 hours ago
Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists -- Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.22 hours ago
'We need real peace': Ukrainians have little faith in Easter truce -- Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.54 minutes ago
India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it -- Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.12 hours ago
The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs -- A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.13 hours ago
We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda -- "Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.14 hours ago
Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans -- The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.14 hours ago
How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia -- The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.10 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.15 hours ago
Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks -- BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.1 day ago
Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein' -- Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.2 days ago
Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space -- The BBC's Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.3 days ago
Police clear Irish fuel protesters from several locations -- A cabinet meeting will be held on Sunday where an update on ongoing fuel crisis talks will be given.4 hours ago
Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files -- Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.12 hours ago