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How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK -- The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

5 hours ago

TikTok and Meta risked safety to win algorithm arms race, whistleblowers say -- Companies allowed more harmful content on user's feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

5 hours ago

Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note

3 days ago

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport

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UK won't be drawn into 'wider war' and will work with allies on Strait of Hormuz plan, Starmer says -- It comes after Donald Trump said it would be "very bad for the future of Nato" if allies don't help secure the critical waterway for global oil shipping.

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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline -- The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes. -- Europe

9 hours ago

Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says

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Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

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FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage

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Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary

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Two die including university student in UK meningitis outbreak

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How did Oscar winner Kpop Demon Hunters win hearts the world over? -- We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

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'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award -- The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

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How passenger planes keep flying during a war -- Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines. -- Middle East

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Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo -- The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

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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.

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'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia -- Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

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How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad -- Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank -- Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says. -- Middle East

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French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying -- Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.

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Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row -- Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

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Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship -- The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.

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'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

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Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments

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Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet

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Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran

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Oscars 2026: Winners list in full

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Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes

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Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures

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Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars

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Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion

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What Iranians are being told about the war

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Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key

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Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC

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Watch Guardiola news conference as he cancels Man City training before Real Madrid -- All the latest from Champions League news conferences as Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta and Liam Rosenior speak before the last-16 second-legs.

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Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? -- Golf already has four majors and does not need a fifth one, especially given three are already played in the United States, writes Iain Carter.

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Six talking points from final round of Six Nations -- England's indiscipline, "cheat code" Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Irish and Scottish positives, and Welsh confidence returns - talking points from the final round.

5 hours ago

Sinner matches Federer & Djokovic with Indian Wells win -- Jannik Sinner said it "means a lot to me" after he becomes the youngest man to complete the set of hard-court trophies with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final.

5 hours ago

'We have to wake up' - Szoboszlai warning sums up Liverpool plight -- Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

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'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1 -- Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

22 hours ago

Real's Bellingham and Mbappe back for Man City trip -- Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham return to Real Madrid's squad after injury for their Champions League last-16 match at Manchester City on Tuesday.

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