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Just now -- Iranian strike on Israel suggests Tehran's sense of resilience is growing -- Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi. -- Just now
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LIVE - Iranian military says it's stopping strikes on Israel, but will resume if Israel attacks Lebanon - Israel carried out air strikes on Iran after Tehran began firing missiles at Israel on Sunday. Donald Trump earlier told both countries to stop "shooting".2 hours ago
Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel - Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes." 7 hrs ago26 minutes ago
Knicks' long-awaited NBA run electrifies NYC, with Trump set to attend key game -- The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.4 hours ago
Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea -- A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.7 hours ago
At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines -- The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.2 hours ago
Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure -- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.2 hours ago
'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions -- Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.14 hours ago
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns -- Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.5 hours ago
Stock markets fall on tech plunge and renewed Middle East attacks -- Markets in Europe and Asia were hit by a tech sell-off, and oil rises as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.1 hour ago
Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks -- The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.16 hours ago
Peru election result close as vote counting continues -- The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.4 hours ago
Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout -- The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.1 day ago
Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea? -- Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.6 hours ago
'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane -- A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.16 hours ago
Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East -- The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.15 hours ago
'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment -- The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.15 hours ago
Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg -- The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.1 day ago
Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea? -- The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.1 hour ago
Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst? -- Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.3 days ago
Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia? -- Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it's costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.2 days ago
Senior member of Kinahan crime group sentenced to 24 years in prison -- Sean McGovern will serve two sentences of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.2 hours ago
Schoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake -- Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.26 minutes ago
Trump cancels concerts for America's 250th birthday - but how else is it celebrating? -- A UFC fight on the White House lawn is among a range of events planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.3 days ago
Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each other -- The BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen, said the public are "right to be worried" as the consequences of the war will be felt for generations.3 hours ago
US Politics Unspun: Sign up for our BBC newsletter -- Cut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's take - in your inbox every Wednesday.2 hours ago