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LIVE - Israel and Lebanon ceasefire in effect as Trump says US 'very close' to deal with Iran - The US president says Iran has agreed to turn over its enriched uranium, but Tehran has not commented on the claim.
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Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise -- Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.5 hours ago
Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future -- The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.2 hours ago
Runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search in South Korea -- The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.2 hours ago
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model -- Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses. -- Business3 hours ago
'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria -- The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity. -- Africa1 hour ago
Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel -- The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.18 hours ago
Three charged with arson on Persian media offices in London -- Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man are due in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.2 hours ago
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat -- The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.21 hours ago
Turkish police detain 162 people over online posts about school shootings -- At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a separate school shooting on Wednesday.20 hours ago
Brazil's former spy chief released from ICE detention -- Bolsonaro ally Alexandre Ramagem was stopped by immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday.1 day ago
What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire -- A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.3 hours ago
Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back - Hollywood studios preview their new movies -- Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.2 hours ago
School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns -- An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".14 hours ago
'How does one survive?': Factory protests expose strain in India's industrial system -- Workers in some north Indian cities have been protesting, demanding better pay and working conditions.13 hours ago
Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning -- Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.1 day ago
BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war' -- Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.2 hours ago
Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found -- The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.6 hours ago
Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife -- Reid Wiseman's two daughters were in Nasa's mission control room for the naming of the "Carroll" crater in honour of the commander's late wife.10 hours ago
Watch: Rising prices threaten Minnesota's meat raffles -- Popular in local bars across the US, the games are facing higher meat prices, squeezing some of the charities that benefit from them.19 hours ago
Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment -- The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.15 hours ago
Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors -- On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.8 hours ago
Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl -- The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.6 hours ago
Marcos says key suspect in Philippine corruption firestorm arrested -- Ex-MP Zaldy Co has been detained in Prague, ending months of hiding.6 hours ago
Major refinery fire won't lead to fuel rationing, Australian PM says -- A 13-hour blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries could impact petrol prices and supply.10 hours ago
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency -- Lyons, who oversaw hundreds of thousands of deportations, will step away from the role after 31 May.11 hours ago