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BBC News - World
King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York -- King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York. -- UK
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Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war in nearly six-hour-long hearing - US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour-long hearing, in his first time facing questions under oath since the start of the Iran war. 2 hrs ago42 minutes ago
Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade -- The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.23 minutes ago
Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon -- Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.4 hours ago
US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel -- The governor of Sinaloa, Rúben Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.23 minutes ago
New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting -- Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.8 hours ago
Florida lawmakers approve new voting maps to favour Republicans -- The state is the latest to act in a national redistricting war that could shape what political party controls the US House of Representatives.2 hours ago
Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims -- The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to flag the suspect's ChatGPT activity.10 hours ago
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine -- Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.11 hours ago
The 'Polar Bear Capital' with Arctic gateway ambitions -- Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.45 minutes ago
A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama -- The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.1 hour ago
Indians lost $25bn to digital fraud in 2025 - now its central bank is fighting back -- The RBI is mulling measures to tackle rising cases of digital fraud in India - but will they work?45 minutes ago
Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair -- Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.2 hours ago
Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win -- Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."4 hours ago
Watch: There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped -- Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.9 hours ago
'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King and Trump joke at dinner -- The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.11 hours ago
Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.14 hours ago
Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke? -- BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.18 hours ago
Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline -- The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.1 day ago
US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege -- The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.1 hour ago
'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations -- The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.32 minutes ago
The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.1 hour ago
As Comey social media post triggers charges against him, what does '86' mean? -- The former FBI director has been accused of encouraging violence simply with a string of numbers - why?2 hours ago
Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles -- A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.2 hours ago
Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post -- Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.7 hours ago