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BBC News - World
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LIVE - Israel says it still has thousands of targets in Iran, as Trump and Starmer discuss Strait of Hormuz - Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the country has not "asked for a ceasefire" after Trump said it had wanted a deal.4 hours ago
'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.12 minutes ago
Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his life -- He says from an undisclosed location: "It was clear that the regime wanted to eliminate me."3 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? -- BBC InDepth12 minutes 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. -- Europe12 minutes 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.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.8 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.8 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.1 day 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.1 day 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.1 hour 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.12 minutes 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.1 hour 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.1 hour ago
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live) -- Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way.2 hours 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.4 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.4 days 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.1 hour ago
Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz -- The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.5 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.6 hours ago
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.6 hours ago