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BBC News - World
US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz - The US military says it hit missile sites and command centres while Iran says it attacked US bases. 39 mins ago - World
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Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling -- Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.3 hours ago
Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine -- Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.20 hours ago
Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail -- The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.14 hours ago
Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project -- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.3 hours ago
Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war? -- Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?2 hours ago
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China -- Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.7 hours ago
Suspect ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk staff before shooting, court hears -- The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.4 hours ago
Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence -- Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.5 hours ago
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks -- A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.5 hours ago
Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation -- Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward".13 hours ago
Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests -- Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.13 hours ago
Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei -- Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.1 day ago
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money -- The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.1 day ago
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis? -- China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.1 day ago
Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days -- The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.1 day ago
From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding -- Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.2 days ago
New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting -- The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.10 hours ago
Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency -- The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.10 hours ago
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran -- Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.1 day ago
'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England -- Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City.1 day ago
Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company -- Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.35 minutes ago
What's at stake in Philippines' vice-president impeachment trial? -- The political deathmatch between the country's ruling dynasties enters a critical new theatre.1 hour ago
US strikes target Iranian military boats -- The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.1 hour ago
A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week -- Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.2 hours ago
Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay - here's what we know -- McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.7 hours ago