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How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad -- Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.
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LIVE - Iran has not asked for ceasefire and sees no reason for talks with US, Iranian minister says - Donald Trump had said Tehran wanted a deal but he felt the terms were "not good enough". Meanwhile, Iran continues to strike US allies in the Gulf as Israel targets western Iran.3 hours ago
BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah -- A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".8 hours ago
US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq -- The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.10 hours ago
Treasure hunter freed from prison after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold -- Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.23 hours ago
Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row -- Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.6 hours ago
Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue -- Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.2 hours ago
Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank -- Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.7 hours ago
French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot -- A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.2 hours ago
Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding -- Uganda's military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted "dead or alive", although some ministers have denied he is being sought.6 hours ago
'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets -- Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.16 hours ago
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens -- Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.23 hours ago
Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says -- Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.17 minutes ago
Oscars 2026: What to expect and who will win -- Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.8 hours ago
The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos -- Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.18 hours ago
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle? -- They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.18 hours ago
My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her -- The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.17 hours ago
Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island? -- The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.1 day ago
Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange -- Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.1 day ago
Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran -- BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.1 day ago
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician -- Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.3 days ago
Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts -- This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.3 days ago
Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war -- BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.3 days ago
UK looking at all options to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Miliband -- The energy secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region.4 hours ago
We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband -- Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.6 hours ago
French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris -- The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.2 days ago