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US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries

1 hr agoWorld

Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95

The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.

40 mins agoCulture

How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great

A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

1 hr agoCulture

'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove

The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

7 hrs agoUS & Canada

Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fast

European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying

14 hrs agoBBC InDepth

Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?

It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.

9 hrs agoWinter Olympics

Singles pray to a goddess for love in Bangkok

A Lakshmi goddess shrine at Bangkok shopping mall has become a place where young people come to pray for love.

18 hrs agoAsia

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The myth that women are more empathetic

Scientific research is up-ending age-old gender stereotypes about empathy – and revealing new ways of thinking about masculinity.

'The greatest outrage': The mysterious kidnapping of Shergar

Shergar was the world's most famous stallion. When armed men seized him from an Irish stud farm on 8 February 1983, the BBC reported on a sensational true crime saga.

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Follow live updates, commentary and reaction from day 10 at the Milan-Cortina games.

'Extremely stupid' - ski jumper disqualified over boots

Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.

Monday's Winter Olympics guide

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Why first gold on snow has been just a matter of time

An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB. But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

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Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

2 hrs agoScience & Environment

Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home

The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.

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Austrian man faces terror charges over Taylor Swift concert attack plot

The 21-year-old could be jailed for up to 20 years over a plot to attack the US singer's concert in 2024.

3 hrs agoEurope

Student death puts French far-left under pressure

Quentin Deranque, 23, died on Saturday after being beaten up on the street by a group of young men.

4 hrs agoEurope

Sydney police plead for return of man, 85, kidnapped by mistake

Police say they're 'a million percent confident' Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target.

14 hrs agoWorld

Ratcliffe, Man Utd and the immigration comments fallout

Sports editor Dan Roan analyses the potential fallout of Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on immigration.

7 hrs agoMan Utd

Navalny's mother says she always knew he was murdered after poison finding

On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not "simply die in prison".

7 hrs agoEurope

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Why India’s AI summit is key to its future in tech

The BBC's Arunoday Mukharji explains why India needs to capitalise on the momentum.

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Inside Canada's first of its kind caribou sanctuary

A pioneering conservation breeding centre in Jasper National park is racing to save Canada's iconic caribou.

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Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.

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'I am a survivor', Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC Newsnight in an in-depth interview

Pelicot reveals it is "inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".

Europe

Moment crew docks at International Space Station

The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

US & Canada

Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?

The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.

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Ros Atkins on... Mandelson and the vetting system

Revelations over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have raised questions about how he became ambassador. Our Analysis Editor Ros Atkins reports.

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Gasps and disbelief in US as Olympic dream of 'Quad God' crumbles

At the skating rink in Virginia where Ilia Malinin trains, his teammates and closest friends gathered, expecting to watch him win gold.

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Why the world fell in love with dolma

This labour-intensive dish has crossed empires, borders and belief systems, becoming a shared language of generosity around the world.See more

Health and Wellness

Does your relationship have a swag gap, and is that always a bad thing?

People on TikTok are lamenting past relationships they've described as having swag gaps - an obvious style difference.

Five myths about loneliness

Loneliness has been called a modern epidemic. But is it really getting worse?

Is speed dating the new Tinder for Gen Z?

Some Gen Zs who went speed dating in Hampshire say going offline is a chance to try something new.

Technology

New technology helps deaf fans experience the sound of sport

New technologies tested at the Deaflympics in Tokyo are creating new ways of experience the atmosphere at sporting events.See more

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Master the craft of cooking with Marco Pierre White

Go beyond recipes and uncover the art of cooking with the youngest chef ever to be granted three Michelin stars.

How breakfast can become a special occasion

Marco shows you how to turn a simple dish with humble beginnings into a truly sumptuous meal to start your day.

Why tinned tomatoes just aren't good enough

Marco reveals a secret recipe for passata, taught to him by the first Italian chef to win three Michelin stars.

Bring a taste of sunshine cooking into your kitchen

Learn to make the classic Provencal dish the five-star way. This is a dish more than the sum of its parts.

When only the freshest fish will do

How to season and cook fresh mullet fillets to create a delicious dish that pairs perfectly with ratatouille.

How to make steak and chips, the French way

This is a dish of near-perfect balance and absolute comfort. Steak and chips is simple perfection.

A Middle Eastern speciality introduced into French cuisine

A contemporary, flavourful interpretation of a classic Turkish dish, without the fuss of stuffing the aubergines.

Why you must always start with a cold pan

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When the ingredients are the stars of the show

Marco believes that sometimes the more you do to food, the more you take away from it.

US & Canada news

What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy

It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

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South African trio charged with Bolt driver's murder filmed on dashcam

Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

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Pressure grows for release of remaining Venezuelan political prisoners

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Business

ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat

Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

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FA Cup: Non-league Macclesfield bid to stun Brentford in fourth round

Live commentary and text updates of Macclesfield vs Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Deepfake videos 'targeting' school staff probed

The Education and Lifelong Learning Minister said the incident had been reported to the police.

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What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?

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Lord of the Rings star cast as Lennon's wife in Beatles biopic

Morfydd Clark will portray Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John, in the four-part biopic.

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The truth about Tudor England's 'most hated woman'

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The chaotic ancient ball game played deep in the British countryside

Is this the most intense derby in Britain? The Up'Ards and the Down'ards clash once a year in Ashbourne in Derbyshire at the Royal Shrovetide mass football game. See more

Travel

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As global travel rebounds, the fastest growth is happening beyond the usual tourism heavyweights – from Ethiopia to Bhutan.

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Inside Italy's secretive food confraternities

Across Italy, ceremonial brotherhoods are sworn to protect historic dishes – from salted cod stew to cured meats – using medieval rituals, velvet robes and fierce culinary devotion.

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