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BBC News - World
Police release 'difficult to see' bodycam footage of Austin bar shooting -- Footage from police body cameras shows the chaotic scene as officers advance on the suspect before shooting him.
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LIVE - Israel says it is starting 'next phase' of war, as Iranians tell BBC of war fatigue - Meanwhile, the UAE says it has issued an emergency alert, urging residents to seek shelter. Earlier, the country intercepted six Iranian missiles and 131 drones.21 minutes ago
'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish -- Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.43 minutes ago
LIVE - Kristi Noem ousted as Homeland Security boss after scrutiny over deportation drive - US President Donald Trump chooses Oklahoma senator and "MAGA warrior" Markwayne Mullin as her replacement.1 hour ago
Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve -- Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".43 minutes ago
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence -- The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday. -- Culture43 minutes ago
Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues -- The Today programme host visited her colleagues in the office on Thursday, nearly five weeks since her mother disappeared.1 hour ago
Texas lawmaker admits 'lapse in judgement' in affair with aide -- The admission from the married Republican, Tony Gonzales, comes after a House panel launched an ethics investigation.8 hours ago
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic -- Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.1 hour ago
Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury -- The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.2 hours ago
Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers -- A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.1 day ago
Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence -- Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.1 hour ago
Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail -- Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.20 hours ago
The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting -- A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.20 hours ago
How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict -- Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.23 hours ago
Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify -- Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.10 hours ago
Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz -- A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.7 hours ago
Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy -- Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.21 hours ago
Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon -- From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.1 day ago
Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes -- Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.2 days ago
Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick for Homeland Security secretary? -- The first-term senator, who was once a mixed martial arts fighter, has been a supporter of Trump's policies.37 minutes ago
Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue -- Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.1 hour ago
PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar -- The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".3 hours ago
UK Border Force officer was 'working for China', court told -- Chi Leung "Peter" Wai is accused of engaging in "shadow policing" in the UK on behalf of China.1 hour ago
'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border -- Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like.2 hours ago
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says -- Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.2 hours ago