US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation". 2 hrs ago - World

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for -- While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

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Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial -- The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.

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Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe -- The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it -- BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

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Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery -- A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

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Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport -- Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

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British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain -- Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.

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Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport -- The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

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Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial -- Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.

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Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre -- The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.

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Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds -- Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.

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Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others? -- BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

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What's in the US-Iran agreement? -- The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.

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First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding -- Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.

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Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? -- The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.

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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks? -- Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.

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Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles -- The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.

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'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship -- The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.

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Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle sky -- BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.

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Everything to know about Canada's men's team at the 2026 World Cup -- Canada hunt glory as they vie to advance to the tournament's elimination rounds for the first time.

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'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening -- The former US president urged unity at a star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago.

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'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade -- The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday, generating a citywide energy that culminated in a massive parade on Thursday.

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An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies -- Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

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Watch: 'New York is alive again' - Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win -- Thousands of fans flooded the streets of New York to celebrate the basketball team's first championship title in more than 50 years.

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New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen -- Gunmen "hired by a foreign entity" carried out a series of recent shootings targeting synagogues and other sites in Toronto, an official says.

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