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Israel launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Iran as Trump says US not ready to make deal to end war

Israel and Iran traded strikes overnight, while missile and drone interceptions have been reported in Gulf states.

BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

11 hrs agoMiddle East

US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq

The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

2 hrs agoWorld

Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue

Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

19 mins agoAfrica

A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history

History, records, upsets, high-scoring classics - and a thrilling finale. The 2026 Six Nations is likely to go down as the best edition in the tournament's history.

9 hrs agoRugby Union

Oscars 2026: What to expect and who will win

Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.

10 hrs agoUS & Canada

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.

12 hrs agoLatin America

More on Iran war

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition

The US president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so

The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

Weekend reads

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing

Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.

The 16th-Century homes that reveal how Tudor people really lived

Oscar-nominated film Hamnet has brought Tudor architecture and interiors to the fore. And there are plenty of houses around the UK still showcasing this historic way of living.

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An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn

What began as a dog-sitting favour ended with boutique owner Bridget Hutchcroft being owed more than £1.6m.

9 hrs agoLondon

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

Politicians are furious Winston Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

9 hrs agoBusiness

Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'

Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

18 hrs agoUK

German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96

One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.

16 hrs agoEurope

The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos

Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.

9 hrs agoTechnology

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

10 hrs agoAfrica

How Sancho's dream Man Utd move became a nightmare

Jadon Sancho is set to leave Manchester United this summer, almost three years after his last Premier League appearance for the club.

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A rare peek at La Sagrada Família's finishing details

A century after Gaudí's passing, his masterpiece La Sagrada Família is reaching its conclusion.

The Travel Show

The French fortress of a celibate sect

The Cathars rejected meat and procreative sex. They were persecuted as heretics, but shaped our ideas of love.

Travel

The forbidden rhythm that served as a secret language

Rebelliously danced at night with sensual, no-touch movements, the long-banned Moutya is making a comeback.

Discover the World

Why farm-to-table isn't just a 'trend' in Atlanta

Known as the 'city in a forest', Atlanta puts locally grown produce at the heart of its food culture.

World's Table

What does it take to run North America's largest ski resort?

The Travel Show heads to Whistler as it kicks off its 60th season to see the high‑speed world of its ski lifts.

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The largest seed in the plant kingdom

The peculiar shape of the coco de mer has inspired legends involving walking trees and aphrodisiac properties.

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Breathtaking solar eclipse over glacier in Patagonia

Liam Man, a photographer from the UK, captures rare images of a solar eclipse over the remote Glacier Leones.

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Inside the search for South America's most cryptic bird

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The suburban spies who sold secrets to the USSR

The Portland spy ring trial began on 13 March 1961. The BBC reported on a Cold War tale of espionage, adultery, exorcism – and a deceptively ordinary-looking bungalow.See more

Health and Wellness

An expert guide to emotional control

Ethan Kross is a world expert in the psychology of emotions, and he has identified a set of tools that can help us to tend our wellbeing.

How the Dutch support a new mum's 'fourth trimester'

All new mothers in the Netherlands have a legal right to "kraamzorg" – a unique form of maternity care in the days after they give birth.

The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep

For over a decade, this image-based technique has helped people switch off their busy brains and fall asleep at night. How exactly does it play upon the mind?

Travel

10 things all visitors to Japan should know

In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert explores Japanese social etiquette – and how travellers can follow with ease.

How Padma Lakshmi survives life on the road

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US & Canada news

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her

The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year

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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.

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Business

Judge says 'no evidence' to justify US Federal Reserve probe

Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism

'No-one will hire women': India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year

Sport

Antonelli wins in China ahead of Russell and Hamilton

Kimi Antonelli takes his first Formula 1 victory in leading team-mate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final

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Technology

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

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Science

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission

Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

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Culture

BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face

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Arts

The tragedy hidden in a 19th-Century painting

How the devastating meaning of The Meeting on the Turret Stairs is unlocked by a medieval Danish ballad – and why the painting can only be viewed for two hours every week.

Magenta: The colour that doesn't exist

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The 48,000-year-old weapon that powered early human survival

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The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Asin tibuok is one of the world's rarest salts and it's only produced on one small island. But thanks to chefs and TikTokers, this prehistoric-looking orb is now being revived.

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Earth

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

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