Page Updated: Monday, June 15, 2026 2:30 PM ET

BBC News - World

Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance -- The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.

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'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies falling into volcanic crater -- Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities say.

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Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension -- The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

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LIVE - Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon' US markets opened sharply higher after news of the agreement, with an official signing ceremony expected on Friday in Switzerland.

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MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal -- Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.

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Brazil woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord -- Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge. -- Latin America

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Russian strikes kill 11 and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze -- A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.

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US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil -- The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in an air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash -- The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

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Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture -- Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.

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China detains two leaders of influential underground church -- More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.

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Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon -- Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

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Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain -- The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

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Is the convertible heading into the sunset? -- UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

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Why I sold my business to my staff -- As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

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Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song? -- Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.

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Watch: What does the US-Iran deal to end war mean for Lebanon and Israel? -- It's not clear if the deal means the Israelis will pause their offensive in Lebanon, BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen reports.

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Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in France -- Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

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'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio -- New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

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The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup -- The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

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South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91 -- Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.

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'They didn't have time to jump' - Witnesses recall skydiving plane crash -- Eleven skydivers and a pilot were killed after the aircraft spun out of control and crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri.

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Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape -- Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.

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Dozens walk out as Google boss Pichai addresses Stanford graduates -- Some students were protesting against the company's controversial work with the US government on artificial intelligence.

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Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn -- Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.

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Trump aims to end Iran war but nuclear issue remains unresolved -- President Trump says the US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war but it is unclear what has been agreed on Iran's nuclear programme

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