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HomeNewsSportBusinessTechnologyHealthCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveWeatherNewslettersA fireball rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an area in Beirut's southern suburbsLIVE

Israel launches new strikes at Iran and Lebanon, as US says it has hit 16 Iranian mine-laying ships

Meanwhile, the UAE says its air defence systems are responding to a "missile threat".

Smoke plumes billow from the site of airstrikes near Azadi Tower in western Tehran on 10 March. The night sky and smoke are black. Below, lights are on in buildings and a tower is lit up.

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

13 hrs agoWorldSplitscreen. Left, a woman speaks to camera. Right, a man with shades and a hat.

'I don't know why we're doing it': Americans divided on Iran war

Ten days since US President Donald Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be.

5 hrs agoWorld

Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?

Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate, court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

2 hrs agoWorld

Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says

Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.

8 hrs agoEurope

'Investing in people': Can China's new push to boost spending revive the economy?

Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.

3 hrs ago

Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff

Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.

46 mins agoUS & Canada

More on Iran war

An emergency worker in Tehran shields her face as black smoke rises behind her. She is wearing a red and white jacket and a face mask and standing in a sandy location. The image is imposed over the BBC Verify colours and branding.

Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say

Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

Exterior damage to a room at the Ramada Plaza hotel following an Israeli strike that the Israeli military says killed four Iranian Revolutionary Guards, in Raouche, Beirut, Lebanon (8 March 2026)

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel

Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

A group of around 15 people, some seated, some standing, at the airport. Some with the Lion and Sun flag, which served as the official state flag before the Islamic revolution in Iran

Two more people connected to Iranian football team choose to stay in Australia

It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night, but that a player and a member of support staff have joined five players who chose to remain.

BBC correspondent Nick Beake sat inside a car driving through Dubai's Port of Jebel Ali

BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line

Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.

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AI is finding treatments for 'incurable’ diseases

Artificial intelligence is rapidly inventing new drugs for diseases from Parkinson's disease and antibiotic-resistant superbugs to rare lung conditions.

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Project Hail Mary is 'a mind-stretching sci-fi' ★★★★☆

The new space epic starring Ryan Gosling as a solo astronaut trying to save humanity is 'zippily entertaining' throughout.

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The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

2 hrs agoTechnologyMeghan wears a light pink and black dress and poses in front of a light blue background, smiling.

Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.

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Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.

9 hrs agoCulture

Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election

The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.

15 hrs agoUS & CanadaView from above the incident showing burnt out bus surrounded by foam and fire hoses in central area of town.

At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire

Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.

3 hrs agoEuropeCharithra Chandran wears a metallic strapless dress and has black hair tied up in a bun, with a silver earring. She stands in front of a sign on the red carpet for the One Piece premiere

Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash

The decision to cast Charithra Chandran in the manga adaptation angered a vocal set of fans.

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600kg Nasa spacecraft to re-enter Earth's atmosphere

Much of the Van Allen Probe is expected to burn up in the atmosphere though Nasa says there is "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.

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What do Georgians want from Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement?

Greene, an ally of US President Donald Trump, announced in November she would be resigning at the start of 2026.

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Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016

An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

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Moment driver stops out-of-control SUV with his own vehicle

Mobile phone video captures a man using his truck to stop a runaway SUV, preventing what could have been a serious crash.

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HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth and heads to Cyprus

The UK has deployed the Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean region, after an Iranian drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March.

WorldSplitscreen. Left, a gas station price sign. Right, a woman in sunglasses speaks to camera, while in a car.

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The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

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At his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a "tremendous success", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry.

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Earth

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