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News imageCargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, on 11 March 2026

US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship

US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.

2 hrs ago
World

News imageA man with a Venezuelan flag-themed backpack walks amid rubble of collapsed buildings after earthquakes hit the country.

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive

Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news.

1 hr ago
Latin America
News imageA woman with long dark hair smiles as she holds a toddler in a dress on a beach, the sunset behind her

Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes

Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people.

11 hrs ago
Latin America

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events

Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.

11 hrs ago
Europe

Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix

Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.

6 hrs ago
Europe

How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

2 hrs ago
World Cup

They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected

The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.

6 hrs ago
Europe

Weekend reads

News imageMadonna and Graham Norton are pictured together. She is wearing a blue dress, he is in a dark jacket with a flower motif. They are photographed against a nightclub background.

Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview

All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.

News imageA room in a bathhouse with pools and faucets, with wall murals of Mount Fuji and koi swimming in a pond (Credit: Mizuki Uchiyama) (Credit: Konparu-yu)

What it's like to experience Tokyo's 163-year-old naked bathhouse

There is no more intimate way to understand Tokyo's unique blend of past and present than shedding your clothes and engaging in "naked friendship" in this Edo-era institution.


World Cup

News imageKevin De Bruyne warms up for Belgium
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Belgium thrash New Zealand to progress to last 32

Leandro Trossard, Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku all on target as Belgium thrash New Zealand to progress at World Cup.

Unbeaten Cape Verde make history to reach last 32

Spain win to progress and knock out Uruguay

News imageImage of Vozinha raising the Cape Verde flag after their draw against Spain

Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?

News imageThis aerial image of land in Ohio, situated along a main road surrounded by agricultural fields (Credit: Getty Images)

World Cup fans are falling for the US's in-between places

From roadside convenience stores to lonely landscapes, travellers are discovering little-known slices of Americana away from the host cities.

News imageErling Haaland

Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out

Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.

News imageSpain's Lamine Yamal

What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts

With the final round of group fixtures nearing a conclusion the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.


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News imageGlobal News Podcast, Venezuela earthquakes: nearly 600 people now confirmed dead

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News imageThe Interface, The Interface, Is tech ruining the World Cup?

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Is tech ruining the World Cup?

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News imageThe Documentary Podcast, Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

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Uncanny

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Documentaries

Queens That Changed the World
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The lives of six more formidable female rulers are uncovered, revealing how, sometimes, being a woman proved to be a secret weapon.


More news

News imageUS President Donald Trump wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and gold tie holds both of his hands up as he speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House. Two mean in suits and ties are on located on the left and right of him.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax

The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

4 hrs ago
Business
News imageThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex wave at the crowd after arriving at an event in Melbourne, Australia on 14 April 2026.

Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit

The royal residence the pair will use has not been made public, but they will also be staying in private accommodation during the trip.

4 hrs ago
UK

A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore

A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.

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Asia
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Late Iran winner ruled out against Egypt

Follow live updates as Egypt face Iran at the World Cup.

News imageA Canadian national flag is seen in the background as seven workers dressed in orange work suits and white hard hats cross the street in front of ArcelorMittal Dofasco's steel manufacturing buildings in Hamilton, Ontario.

Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?

Five charts help illustrate the state of Canada's economy - and how it's performing compared to other wealthy nations.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageA copy of the Ten Commandments is displayed in a classroom in Leander, Texas

Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools

Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.

5 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageJohn Bolton arrives in court on Friday

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageUtpal Udit dressed in a black jacket with colourful embroidery sings Kachaudi Gali at the sets of Coke Studio Bharat

The Bhojpuri singers fighting vulgar tag on one of India's oldest languages

Through radically different sounds, two musicians are reshaping how Bhojpuri is heard and understood in their country.

6 hrs ago
Asia

Editor's Picks


Watch List

News imageTom Holland as Spiderman

10 of the best films to watch this July

With Tom Holland and Zendaya starring in two of the biggest releases, here are the films to watch at the cinema and screen at home this month.

News imageLexi Minetree lays out in the sun wearing a pink bikini in Elle (Credit: Amazon)

10 of the best TV shows to watch this July

From a Will Ferrell golfing comedy to a Legally Blonde prequel and a new adaptation of the novels about 19th-Century frontier life – these are the best series to watch and stream.


Health

News imageA female athlete pours a bottle of water over her head in hot weather (Credit: Getty Images)

How to exercise safely in hot weather

Scientists say it is important to find ways to exercise when temperatures soar to protect your long-term health. Here's how you can keep going when things hot up.


Pride Month

News imageTwo people holding hands in front of the Torres de Serranos in Valencia, Spain (Credit: Visit Valencia)

The world's biggest LGBTQ+ sporting event is coming to Valencia

The Spanish city has become one of Europe's most gay-friendly destinations. Now, it's welcoming the world this summer to host the world's largest LGBTQ+ sporting event.

News imageA cropped version of Saint Sebastian by Guido Reni (Credit: Getty Images)

How brutally tortured 3rd-Century saint Sebastian became a gay icon

A Roman soldier who was killed for his Christian beliefs, Saint Sebastian has been a hero for gay men over the centuries – from Oscar Wilde to Keith Haring. Here's why.

News imageAn employee poses alongside artworks entitled 'We Two Boys Together Clinging, 1961' (L), 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World, 1961' (C), and 'Tea Painting in an Illusionistic Style, 1961', by British artist David Hockney, during a photocall to promote a retrospective of Hockney's work, at the Tate Britain in London on February 6, 2017.

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.


US & Canada News

News imageFormer CEO of Apollo Global Management Leon Black (C) arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on June 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing

The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.

Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from children after false police report

Native Americans mark 150th anniversary of Little Bighorn victory

Judge declares mistrial in case against man accused of sparking deadly California fire


More World News

News imageTwo women seated next to each other at a funeral. The one of the left in a smart black outfit and hat, the other on the right in a fashionable white outfit with fur trim and white gloves.

Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating

The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks

Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building

DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict


Business

News imageKing Charles holding a white A4 booklet and gesturing with it. He is wearing a pale great suit, cream waistcoat, blue and white patterned tie, and a white shirt.

Three unusual things about the King's tax bill

King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

Who could be the UK's next chancellor?

The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet

Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump


Technology

News imagePerson's hands holding an iPad on a table.

Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost

Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities

Work begins on UK's new £750m supercomputer

Why this could be the beginning of the end for your screens


Latest Sport audio

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, Are sport and fashion closer than ever?

More than the Score

Are sport and fashion closer than ever?

News imageNot by the Playbook, Sportshour, So much more than sport

Not by the Playbook

So much more than sport

News imageTest Match Special, Duckett century sparks England fightback

Test Match Special

Duckett century sparks England fightback

News imageFootball Daily, World Cup: César Azpilicueta on Yamal, Dechamps & Tuchel

Football Daily

World Cup: César Azpilicueta on Yamal, Dechamps & Tuchel

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, World Cup 2026: Canada has caught football fever - Christine Sinclair

More than the Score

World Cup 2026: Canada has caught football fever - Christine Sinclair

News imageFootball Daily, World Cup: Ecuador Through & Rick's Playing Backgammon

Football Daily

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News imageTest Match Special, England toil under the sun in Black Cap run-fest

Test Match Special

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News imageFootball Daily, World Cup: The Commentators' View Special

Football Daily

World Cup: The Commentators' View Special


Sport

News imageMarcelo Bielsa holds his head in his hands during a media conference after Uruguay's 1-0 defeat by Spain

'I leave nothing': The end of 'toxic' Bielsa's Uruguay reign

With Uruguay eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.

Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury

Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq to boost knockout hopes

England qualify for World Cup knockout stage


Health

News imageIllustration of a young woman brushing her long brown hair in front of the mirror, a note in the corner saying '100 brushes every day, love, Nonna!'(Credit: BBC/ Prashanti Aswani)

How often should you brush your hair?

The secret to luscious locks depends on everything from your hair type to the design of your comb.

'Pregorexia': The hidden danger facing expectant mothers

How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age

What the penis can reveal about a man's health


Culture

News imageThe musician KWN is pictured in a "strongman" pose, with her hands pressed together in fists. She is wearing a blue zip-up jacket with large white stars on the sleeves and collar.

Two years ago, she was delivering parcels - now KWN is an R&B star

The R&B singer broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.

Love Island USA removes second contestant for using racial slur

What this Frida Kahlo painting tells us about her most intimate vulnerabilities

Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend


Travel

News imageCarol Ruckdeschel wears a hat and sits at a bench Credit: Alexandra Marvar)

The snake-wrangling 84-year-old who lives on a remote island

Once called the "wildest woman in America", this fearless knife-wielding naturalist has lived off the land for 53 years, fighting to preserve Cumberland Island for future travellers.

The places fighting to be taken off the World Heritage List

What life is like in the world's safest countries for 2026

Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark


Watch

News imageTwo women walking along holding cold drinks, as one of them holds it to her forehead to cool down in the warm weather

The science connecting extreme weather to human activity

Tech Now explores 'attribution studies', a branch of climate science that proves extreme weather is not random.
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Arts

News imageA black and white image shows a couple in the corner of a booth in a small Paris cafe with their faces close together as if they are about to kiss(Credit: Estate Brassai/ Succession Philippe Ribeyrolles)

10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

Moving "from the slums to the exclusive salons", Brassaï captured the brothels, gay bars and backstreets of Paris's hazy night-time in its radical inter-war years.

'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting

The forbidden erotica of ancient Pompeii

The five details that unlock the genius of Van Gogh's original 'starry night'


Earth

News imageA silhouette of a woman walking past windows painted with white chalk paint (Credit: Getty Images)

Why the French are painting chalk on their windows to stay cool

Europe is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave. To help stay cool, people in France have been turning to an unusual solution – chalk. Here's the science behind the trend.

The sinkholes caused by Turkey's thirst for water

The risk of a 'super' El Niño is rising. Here's what it means for North America

The Amazon farms that feed a community - then disappear


Video

News imageWhat if you had to learn sign language to order your coffee?

What if you had to learn sign language to order your coffee?

At London's Dialogue Hub, customers are asked to use sign language to order their coffee.

The haunting mask that hints at the Aztec empire's fate

Extreme traveller recounts brush with death in Africa

The hunt for 'dark' vessels exploiting the world's oceans


World's Table

News imageFishermen pull in nets from a small boat at sunrise on the Hooghly River under Kolkata's Howrah Bridge (Credit: Marco Rutten/World Food Photography Awards)

10 winning pictures from the World Food Photography Awards 2026

From a Soviet-era sanatorium to a floating market in Bangladesh, this year's World Food Photography Awards capture the many ways food shapes daily life around the world.

Why Sri Lankans hand out free food to strangers on the side of the road

The prized Chinese green tea that can cost $8,800 per kilogram

Which country can claim steak?


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