Page Updated: Monday, June 08, 2026 10:46 PM ET

BBC News - World

US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties -- The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

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Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again - Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action. 4 hrs ago - World

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Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him -- In a call with the US president, the BBC's Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

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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.

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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.

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Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand -- The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.

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SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet -- SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

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At least 35 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines -- The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

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'City's gonna be crazy:' Knicks run electrifies NYC, as Trump's attendance locks down arena -- The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised New York as the team prepares for the third game of the NBA Finals at home.

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Stock market jitters remain amid tech fears and renewed Middle East attacks -- Markets in Asia are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil is volatile as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.

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Eriksen at home and 'doing well' after collapse -- Christian Eriksen says he is "doing well" and is at home with his family following his collapse in Sunday's game against Ukraine.

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Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA -- Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

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Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park -- Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.

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How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party -- Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.

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Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime'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.

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How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action -- Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

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'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.

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Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea? -- Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

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Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space -- This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.

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Has Trump lost control of the Iran war? -- For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

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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.

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Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row -- The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.

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Spencer Pratt out of LA mayor race as left-wing rival Nithya Raman advances -- The reality star couldn't outpace a democratic socialist in the race to lead the second-largest US city.

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OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic -- The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

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Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories -- Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

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Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King -- Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine.

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Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell -- The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.

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