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Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:13 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

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US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

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UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal -- The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and "hostile crowds".

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

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

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Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

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Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

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Georgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote

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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.

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Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy -- The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

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Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after vessels attacked -- One of the cargo ships was 'heavily damaged' by Iranian forces, a British maritime agency reported on Wednesday.

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Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel -- The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

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No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns -- The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

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Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS -- Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

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Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world -- Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

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Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet -- Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Tracking ships under fire in Strait of Hormuz

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Veteran Australian talkback radio host James Valentine dies at 64 -- The accomplished musician, diagnosed with cancer in 2024, was a well-known host on Australia's national broadcaster.

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US charges anti-extremism organisation over payments to informants in hate groups -- The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would "vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work".

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Los Angeles becomes first major US school district to limit classroom screen time -- The school district, which serves about half a million students, is looking to reduce its reliance on devices after the pandemic.

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Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row -- Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.

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Officials release cause of death for teen found dead in singer D4vd's car

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

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

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

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches

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Supreme Court rejects bid to revoke adoption of sisters

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Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit -- It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

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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?

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Longstaff's late strike earns Leeds draw at Bournemouth - Sean Longstaff scores a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser as Leeds take another step towards Premier League survival in an eventful draw at Bournemouth.

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O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off -- For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.

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Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline -- Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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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.

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Two down, one to go - who will join Burnley & Wolves? -- With Wolves and Burnley now relegated, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to join them in the Championship next season.

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