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BBC News - Top Stories

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches -- Iran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.

4 hours ago

Girl, 10, finds rare Mexican axolotl under Welsh bridge -- Evie and her mother were enjoying a day trip to south Wales when they came across the amphibian. -- Wales

9 minutes ago

Prince Louis holiday photo released to mark eighth birthday

9 minutes ago

Pietersen criticises Cook for Bethell comments -- Kevin Pietersen rekindles an old feud with Alastair Cook by defending Jacob Bethell's continued presence at the Indian Premier League. -- County Cricket

9 minutes ago

Iran has received first Strait of Hormuz shipping toll, deputy speaker says -- The Iranian official did not say who paid the toll, or how much it was. President Trump has previously said the US would target ships if they pay Iran to use the strait.

40 minutes ago

Ruth Slenczynska, last surviving pupil of Rachmaninoff, dies aged 101 -- Ruth Slenczynska was a child prodigy who played with five US Presidents and recorded into her 90s. -- Culture

44 minutes ago

No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup -- Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure". -- World Cup

55 minutes ago

Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'

4 hours ago

Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike

4 hours ago

Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt

1 hour ago

Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

18 hours ago

Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds

13 minutes ago

Will anyone turn up in Islamabad for peace talks? -- The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri is in Islamabad, where preparations for the peace talks continue, despite no confirmed date.

18 hours ago

US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks -- The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

12 hours ago

Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft? -- The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, with Fernando Mendoza a huge favourite to be the first pick, but who are the other prospects to look out for? -- American Football

4 hours ago

He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial -- At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality. -- Africa

44 minutes ago

Tiny UK church in the sea where brides worry about high tide making them late to the altar -- The little medieval church - where you need the tide book alongside a prayer book. -- Wales

1 hour ago

'Greatest feeling ever': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

8 hours ago

Fire crews thaw rapper Drake's giant ice installation in Toronto

9 hours ago

Tracking ships under fire in Strait of Hormuz

16 hours ago

Canada: Ties to US are 'weaknesses we must correct'

2 days ago

Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

3 hours ago

Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges -- Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

5 hours ago

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock -- Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary. -- Europe

11 hours ago

Georgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote -- The veteran lawmaker's death was confirmed a day after he cast his final vote on the floor of the US House. -- US & Canada

15 hours ago

US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

11 hours ago

High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

5 hours ago

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

12 hours ago

UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

12 hours ago

Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps

7 hours ago

US 'won't dictate terms' of free trade talks, says PM Carney

14 hours ago

Who do you think should be next Chelsea manager? -- Have your say on who should be the next Chelsea manager after Liam Rosenior was sacked.

1 hour ago

Best friends with Hamilton - the man 'ruffling feathers' in fencing -- BBC Sport speaks to Miles Chamley-Watson, the man behind the World Fencing League, which launches on Saturday in Los Angeles. -- Olympic Games

2 hours ago

Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign -- Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

14 hours ago

How Russell is surprising himself in title race -- George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.

1 hour ago

Lamine Yamal injures himself scoring penalty in Barca win - Lamine Yamal injures himself as he scores a penalty that gives Barcelona a narrow victory over Celta Viga and extends their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points.

11 hours ago