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LIVE - Israel launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Iran as Trump says US not ready to make deal to end war - Israel and Iran traded strikes overnight, while missile and drone interceptions have been reported in Gulf states.
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US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq -- The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.4 minutes ago
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens -- Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.12 hours ago
France take title with thrilling last-gasp win over England -- France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.2 hours ago
Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz -- The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.3 hours ago
Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum -- Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.8 hours ago
'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets -- Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.6 hours ago
Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off -- Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal says.6 hours ago
Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final -- World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at Indian Wells, while Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's winning run.1 hour ago
The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos -- Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.7 hours ago
Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island? -- The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.20 hours ago
Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange -- Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.19 hours ago
Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran -- BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.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.3 days 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.3 days 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.3 days ago
The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.6 hours ago
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.6 hours ago
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.6 hours ago
A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".1 hour ago
Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.12 hours ago
Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.6 hours ago
One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.12 hours ago
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.1 day ago
The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.12 hours ago