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BBC News - World
Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks - What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment? 4 hrs ago
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LIVE - Iran says it will show 'zero restraint' if oil sites struck again as Qatar demands end to attacks - Qatar's PM says strikes on the country's Ras Laffan energy complex are a "very dangerous escalation" by the Iranians.34 minutes ago
Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial -- The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault. -- Culture6 hours ago
How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis -- It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.4 hours ago
Spain's king welcomes Mexico's World Cup invite after 'abuse' comments -- News of the invitation emerges after the monarch acknowledged "a lot of abuse" during the Spanish conquest of Mexico.2 hours ago
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US -- The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.9 hours ago
Chad warns Sudan it will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17 -- President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and a "total closure" of the border.4 hours ago
Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large -- It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.6 hours ago
Three Palestinian women killed in beauty salon during Iranian missile attack -- Others were injured when the salon in the southern West Bank was hit, while a Thai worker was killed by falling shrapnel in Israel.2 hours ago
Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases -- The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.7 hours ago
Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm -- The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".14 hours ago
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis -- Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.11 hours ago
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? -- With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.16 hours ago
Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal -- More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.16 hours ago
'Very difficult to stop': BBC visits scene of Iran cluster bomb strike on Israel -- An elderly couple was killed after a bomb flew into their apartment in central Israel and exploded.1 day ago
India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless? -- India's educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.17 hours ago
As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up? -- The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.16 hours ago
Watch: Gabbard faces scrutiny over Iran nuclear intelligence claims -- The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was questioned over what Democrats perceive as a discrepancy between White House and intelligence community claims.23 hours ago
Famous Iditarod dog sled race ends in repeat win for Jessie Holmes -- The former reality TV star guided his dogs through a roughly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race, completing it in nine days, seven hours, and 32 minutes.1 day ago
Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA -- Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.21 hours ago
Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks -- The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed "no imminent threat" to the US.5 hours ago
Watch: Missile lands next to presenter during live report from Lebanon -- In footage from Russian state broadcaster RT, correspondent Steve Sweeney is seen diving off screen as a missile hits.1 hour ago
Afroman testifies in defamation suit brought by Ohio police -- Before Afroman won his legal battle over songs mocking police, he defended himself on the stand and called the raid on his house 'a mistake'.2 hours ago
California leaders react to Cesar Chavez abuse allegations -- The US civil rights leader has been accused of sexual abuse prompting Los Angeles and other communities to consider renaming places, schools, and streets named after Chavez.2 hours ago
Joseph Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting accused of molesting child -- Duggar is accused of abusing a nine-year-old during a vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida.3 hours ago
Starmer meets Nigerian president as record steel deal agreed -- The deal came as part of the president's state visit to the UK - the first by a west African leader in 37 years.4 hours ago