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Explosions in Tehran as Hegseth says today will be 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran so far

An Iranian security official warns Donald Trump "be careful, so that you won't get eliminated" after the US president said the war was "very far ahead of schedule".

'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.

6 hrs agoWorld

Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge

Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.

5 hrs agoMiddle East

Zendaya's ring and Stella McCartney's horses - the sights and trends at Paris Fashion Week

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

2 hrs agoCulture

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.

27 mins agoMiddle East

Indian firms feel the squeeze as Iran war disrupts gas supplies

Restaurants and other businesses are scrambling to keep going and warning of shutdowns due to the conflict.

7 hrs agoWorld

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

13 hrs agoBusiness

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.

8 hrs agoUS & Canada

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

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

Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership

Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop

Iran war

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.

Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's end

The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?

Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February.

Watch: 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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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.

4 hrs agoUS & Canada

Vote counting continues in Nepal election - what is the latest result?

This election is the first since a violent youth-led uprising toppled the government in 2025.

14 hrs agoAsia

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

19 hrs agoCulture

Frozen out? The 'mixed' team event with one female player out of 135 entrants

Despite Para-ice hockey being a 'mixed' event at the Winter Paralympics, just one female player will compete at Milan-Cortina.

11 hrs agoDisability Sport

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.

9 hrs agoNewsbeat

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13 hrs agoBusiness

Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials

Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".

1 hr agoTechnology

Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

11 hrs agoAfrica

Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?

A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.

19 hrs agoAsia

London Docklands bombing victim believes Gerry Adams played 'major part' in IRA

Jonathan Ganesh is one of three men bringing a civil trial against the former Sinn Féin leader in London.

4 hrs agoNorthern Ireland

Canada police investigate after shots fired at US consulate in Toronto

It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.

33 mins agoUS & Canada

Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99

He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.

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Champions League: Galatasaray lead Liverpool, Vicario dropped for Spurs

Liverpool visit Galatasaray in Champions League last 16 before Spurs face Atletico Madrid and Newcastle host Barcelona.

'Sad but proud' - Walker retires from England duty before World Cup

Experienced England defender Kyle Walker retires from international football with immediate effect.

3 hrs agoFootball

The 'big brother' helping Arteta's Arsenal 'over the line'

As Arsenal pursue a first Premier League title in 22 years, BBC Sport looks at how the relationship between Mikel Arteta and his assistant, Gabriel Heinze, is helping them.

12 hrs agoArsenal

Windies book own flights after 'distressing' wait

The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a "distressing" wait following their exit from the men's T20 World Cup.

1 hr agoCricket

Chessum starts in only change as England try to stop rot

Ollie Chessum's inclusion in the back row is the only change to the starting XV as England attempt to turn things around after three straight defeats.

4 hrs agoEngland

The Brits travelling in their thousands to 'Costa del Cheltenham'

Thousands of Brits have travelled to Costa Blanca to enjoy Cheltenham Festival, the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar.

2 hrs agoHorse Racing

Uefa fears impact of Premier League spending rules

Uefa is seriously concerned that the Premier League's new financial rules could further impact competitive balance.

12 hrs agoPremier League