Hormuz ships plan paused 50 hours after Trump announced it - what happened?
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.
What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Key questions after outbreak
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.
Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.
Airlines cut 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices soar
Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows.
Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed
Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.
Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.
Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
Woman stabbed in heart before explosion, court told
Annabel Rook was stabbed multiple times by her partner, who admits manslaughter but denies murder.
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.
Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.
Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.
How Ipswich Town's promotion to Premier League could help club and county
The Blues' promotion to the Premier League could boost the team's chances and Suffolk's prosperity.
Removing 30% of my penis saved my life – this is why I let the surgery be filmed
Alastair Munro's surgery features on the series Surgeons: At the Edge of Life on BBC Two on Wednesday.
Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future
After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?
Spanish superstar Rosalía reaches for heaven as her tour hits London
The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK.
Four-acre traveller site 'illegally built at weekend'
Residents describe how a field in their village was rapidly concreted over within four days.
Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman
The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role.
Rope swing death a 'shocking accident', coroner says
Brooke Wiggins, 12, died in 2024 after a tree branch snapped and crushed her in Banstead, Surrey.
Former council leader jailed for sexually assaulting young men
Jordan Linden stood down as leader of North Lanarkshire Council in 2022 after the allegations emerged.
Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.
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Is the US-Iran War Restarting?
Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?
Who could lead the Democrats into 2028?
The Americast team answer your questions live on stage!
Was Arsenal ecstasy justified or a 'bit too much'?
Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years but did they over-celebrate Tuesday's win over Atletico Madrid?
Injury row, yacht trip & petition - what's going on with Mbappe?
It's been a difficult second season for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. What's gone wrong?
Wait to name England selector ridiculous - Vaughan
Former captain Michael Vaughan says it is "ridiculous" England are yet to appoint their new national selector.
Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".
DeChambeau to focus on YouTube if LIV Golf fails
Bryson DeChambeau says he will focus on growing his YouTube channel and only "play tournaments that want me" if LIV Golf does not survive.
Where do Bayern's prolific trio rank in greatest front threes ever?
Bayern Munich's attack of Harry Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise has hit 100 goals this season. With the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with PSG coming up, BBC Sport compares the two front threes.
Why are so many British players injured?
British tennis players have struggled with injuries throughout the clay-court season - but why?
CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
This is a breaking news story.
Pro-Palestine group protests outside Israeli real estate event in New York
Demonstration against event featuring properties for sale in occupied West Bank is the second protest in six months.
UN demands Israel release Gaza flotilla activists, investigate abuse claims
Israel must 'immediately and unconditionally' release Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila, rights office spokesman says.
Follow the money: How far-right Reform UK built a global network
Reform UK’s rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.
Burkina Faso authorities accused of secretly detaining prominent journalist
RSF says investigation found Atiana Serge Oulon held at Ouagadougou villa, contradicting authorities' account.
Araghchi in Beijing: How China could shape the direction of the US-Iran war
Analysts say shared US and Chinese interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz could create a path towards peace.
Russian drone hits kindergarten in Ukraine
A Russian drone strike has hit a kindergarten in Ukraine’s Sumy region.
Elderly man rescued from rubble after Israeli strike on Lebanon
An 80-year-old man has been pulled out from under the rubble of his house in the south.
Ben-Gvir ‘dreams’ of nooses in video posted to TikTok
Ben-Gvir has posted a video saying he ‘dreams’ of nooses, in a nod to the death penalty targeting Palestinian detainees.
Prestianni could miss Argentina games as FIFA extends ban to World Cup
Gianluca Prestianni could miss Argentina's first two group games if he is selected in their World Cup squad.
Australians slam ban on World Cup screenings at Federation Square
Matches from the World Cup 2026 will not be screened after poor fan behaviour at previous public watch parties in 2023.
What happened to Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’?
Donald Trump announced ‘Project Freedom’, an operation to escort stranded ships through the strait. Then paused it.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz passage to be ensured after US pauses operation
Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says safe transit will be ensured with new procedures in place.
What is the FDD, the pro-Israel think tank shaping Trump’s Iran policy?
FDD's talking points on the US-Israel war on Iran have been picked up by the Trump administration.
How hunger rewires the biology of an entire generation
The first 1,000 days of a child's life decide how they will grow up. Today, 35 million children spent those days hungry.
Protests erupt over Israeli settlement sales in New York
Hundreds protested outside an Israeli real estate event linked to settlement sales in the occupied West Bank.
Canary Islands refuses to allow MV Hondius with hantavirus to dock
Three people have died from the disease so far but the WHO says the risk to the public is still 'low'.
Lessons from the war: A call for strategic reckoning in West Asia
The Israeli-US war on Iran shattered long-held assumptions about security, deterrence and stability in the region.
Has the US accepted Iran’s demand to settle Hormuz first, nuclear later?
US pauses Hormuz escorts after Pakistan-led mediation gains traction, signalling shift towards a limited framework deal.
Low US hotel bookings paint grim hospitality picture at the World Cup
Report says several factors, including visa barriers and geopolitical concerns are to be blamed for low booking numbers.
China calls for a ‘complete’ end to war on Iran
China calls for a ‘complete’ end to war on Iran
Operation Epic Fury has ended: Is the Iran war over?
Experts say Trump's pause of Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz could be the 'beginning of the end' for war on Iran.
Sudan blames Ethiopia, UAE for recent drone attacks: What we know
Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.
Saudi Arabia posts $33.5bn budget deficit amid drop in oil sales
Kingdom announces sharp rise in budget shortfall amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli attacks on southern, eastern Lebanon kill at least six people
Israel issues forced displacement orders for 12 villages in southern Lebanon.
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson
NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption
NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi
China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'