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Israel says it has launched attack on Iran, as explosions reported in Tehran

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the attack on Iran is "pre-emptive" and has declared a state of emergency.

Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

3 hrs agoUS & Canada

China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.

1 day agoAsia

At least 15 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia

Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds allegedly trying to take banknotes from the crash site.

1 hr agoLatin America

Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme

President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.

9 hrs agoWorld

These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas

The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.

8 hrs agoAsia

Anxious days inside Iran as speculation grows of US strikes

To many, Iran now seems to be hovering in a tense limbo where everything could change suddenly.

13 hrs agoMiddle East

A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India

The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.

7 hrs agoWorld

Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use

Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

The mystery man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein

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The Boys' Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia

Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

1 day agoAsia

What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.

18 hrs agoAsia

Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun

As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big celebrity playground?

7 hrs agoEngland

Resident Evil is back - can it redefine the survival horror genre once more?

Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.

7 hrs agoTechnology

Hong Kong jailed my dad to stop me speaking out, says activist

Pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok's father has been jailed for eight months for a national security offence.

1 day agoAsia

The strange British phenomenon of the snatched backseat picture

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the latest in a long line of famous people photographed in the back of a car.

7 hrs agoCulture

'It feels like my brain is trying to be the class clown' - the reality of Tourette's

After a week of Tourette's in the spotlight, BBC News speaks to people with the condition about what it's like to live with.

7 hrs agoDisability

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Eight members of the youth wing of India's Congress party have been arrested in connection with the protests.

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India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology

Opposition parties have criticised Modi's visit and accused the government of abandoning the Palestinian cause.

23 hrs agoWorld

Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan after strikes

The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.

18 hrs agoAsia

US Olympian says 'I would never say that' after White House AI video shows him insulting Canada

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

22 hrs agoIce Hockey

Remains found in Tasmania most likely belong to missing Belgian backpacker

Celine Cremer, 31, disappeared after going on a hike in a rainforest in June 2023.

1 day agoWorld

Joe Biden takes selfies with passengers as he takes commercial flight

The former president was stuck at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, after an hour-long ground stop delayed departures.

11 hrs agoUS & Canada

Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists

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Emery's title 'dream' over - but will Villa salvage top-five hopes?

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery concedes his Premier League title "dreams" are over, but will the club resurrect their Champions League hopes?

7 hrs agoAston Villa

What next for Salah and Liverpool?

Mohamed Salah is once again regularly starting for Liverpool but is this the start of a long goodbye for the record-breaking Egyptian at Anfield

43 mins agoLiverpool

Messi tackled by pitch invader in Inter Miami game

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is hauled to the ground by a pitch invader during Inter Miami's friendly in Puerto Rico.

10 hrs agoUS MLS

Usyk to defend title against kickboxer in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

11 hrs agoBoxing

'Baz said play like Sehwag' - an England win that felt like the good times

England's win over New Zealand felt a return to the good times under Brendon McCullum but there are only so many times you can go to the well, writes Matthew Henry.

11 hrs agoEngland

The moment I told my mum I wanted to stop football - and how life changed

England captain Leah Williamson tells presenter Kelly Somers about her journey in football - and life away from the game.

44 mins agoEngland Women

Chelsea v PSG, Man City v Real & Newcastle v Barca in Champions League last 16

Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.

19 hrs agoFootball