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BBC News - World
LIVE - Trump warns Nato faces 'very bad' future if allies do not help secure Strait of Hormuz - The US president says he is speaking to several countries about "policing" the strait, adding he "will remember" if they do not help.
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'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war -- The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.9 hours ago
Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his life -- Bobi Wine says from an undisclosed location: "It was clear that the regime wanted to eliminate me."7 hours ago
Oscars 2026: Here are all the moments you didn't see on TV -- Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes.5 hours ago
Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC -- Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.5 hours ago
How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK -- The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?8 hours ago
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline -- The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.10 hours ago
Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says -- US officials previously said the man accused of ramming a truck full of explosives into a synagogue had recently lost family in Lebanon.3 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.16 hours ago
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship -- The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.15 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.17 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.17 hours ago
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full -- Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.7 hours ago
How passenger planes keep flying during a war -- Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.10 hours ago
Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo -- The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.9 hours ago
What Iranians are being told about the war -- Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.9 hours ago
'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia -- Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.10 hours ago
Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments -- One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.59 minutes 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.2 days 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.4 days ago
Kpop Demon Hunters wins Oscars for best animated film and best original song -- The Oscars are the latest in a string of accolades for the film, which include Golden Globe and Grammy awards.7 hours ago
Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit -- All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.4 hours ago
Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet -- Hollywood's biggest stars turned heads on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards6 hours ago
'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award -- The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.6 hours ago