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LIVE - US boards ship carrying Iranian oil, as Trump orders navy to shoot any boat laying mines in strait - Meanwhile, Donald Trump says the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz - and says they will "shoot and kill" any boat laying mines there.
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Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike -- Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.8 hours ago
MrBeast's company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim -- Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias. -- Newsbeat22 minutes ago
Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries' -- The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release. -- US & Canada4 hours ago
US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says -- Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding. -- US & Canada22 minutes ago
South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body -- Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.3 hours ago
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour -- The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.21 hours ago
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion -- Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.21 hours ago
EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock -- Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.1 day ago
China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll -- The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.16 hours ago
He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial -- At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.14 hours ago
No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns -- The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.20 hours ago
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks -- The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.20 hours ago
Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world -- Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.1 day ago
BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced -- A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.4 hours ago
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard -- "Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.2 days ago
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? -- The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.3 days ago
Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon -- The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .2 days ago
US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.3 days ago
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt -- The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.5 hours ago
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous -- Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.38 minutes ago
Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders say -- One strike killed three children and two adults near a mosque in the northern town of Beit Lahia on Wednesday evening.56 minutes ago
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds -- Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.1 hour ago
'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets dies aged 67 -- His co-star has called on police to probe cyberbullying allegations.56 minutes ago
US Senate clears key hurdle in bid to fund two immigration agencies -- The measure now requires approval from the House if lawmakers are to succeed at fully reopening the government.2 hours ago
In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life -- The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.2 hours ago