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LIVE - One crew member from US fighter jet downed in Iran has been rescued, US media report - Verified video, pictured above, appears to show a US search and rescue operation in southern Iran. It's not known what has happened to the second crew member.
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Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon -- The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972. -- US & Canada37 minutes ago
Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup -- Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup. -- Italy3 hours ago
Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says -- Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.7 hours ago
France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts -- The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.5 hours ago
Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach -- Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.2 hours ago
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi -- Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.17 hours ago
Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts -- US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.4 hours ago
US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda -- The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".1 hour ago
Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president -- General Min Aung Hlaing has been chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.11 hours ago
Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd -- Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.4 hours ago
Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body' -- The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.18 hours ago
'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge -- President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.5 hours ago
When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines -- Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.5 hours ago
Researchers spent years interviewing 160 Bigfoot hunters - this is what they learnt -- There have been thousands of reported Bigfoot sightings since it rose to prominence in the 1960s.5 hours ago
Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit ... in 85 seconds -- The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.3 hours ago
Watch: Artemis II astronauts speak from space -- The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.5 hours ago
What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche -- The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.19 hours ago
Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon? -- The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?22 hours ago
Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war -- The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.23 hours ago
Campaigning mum's 'living nightmare' over child's death as scrambler ban introduced -- New laws ban scramblers from all public spaces in the Republic of Ireland.7 hours ago
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say -- Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.37 minutes ago
Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts -- The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.37 minutes ago
Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni -- The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.18 hours ago
Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down -- Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.18 hours ago
'Not pretending to be 20': U2 drop 'endearingly honest' second surprise EP -- Easter Lily, coming 40 days after Days of Ash, follow confirmation last year that a new studio album is on its way.3 hours ago