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Saturday, April 25, 2026 5:48 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war -- Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. -- Just now -- World

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King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign -- The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

14 hours ago

Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?

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Influencer dies days after being hit by car in Soho

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Georgia declares state of emergency as wildfires destroy dozens of homes -- Two major fires in the southeast of the state – the Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 fire have burned more than 39,500 acres. -- US & Canada

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Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections -- Local elections have been held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

2 hours ago

Giuffre family hold anniversary vigil ahead of King's US visit

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Thirty-one sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction

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Two killed in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean, US military says

6 hours ago

Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain

21 hours ago

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends

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'Animals are traumatised too': Pet rescuers under fire in Ukraine -- Animal rescue teams reveal the risks they take to rescue dogs, cats and other animals from the war in eastern Ukraine. -- Europe

16 hours ago

A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism -- Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

22 hours ago

Who is making decisions in Iran? -- Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier. -- Middle East

1 day ago

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list -- The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently. -- Culture

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'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars -- Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change? -- UK

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Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community

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Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour

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Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time

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Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step'

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Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end' -- More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in. -- Latin America

33 minutes ago

James leads Lakers to brink of play-off series win -- LeBron James makes a three-pointer to force overtime before the Los Angeles Lakers move to the brink of series victory in the NBA play-offs.

11 hours ago

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts - The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West. 20 hrs ago

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OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account -- Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.

18 hours ago

Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down' -- Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".

17 hours ago

Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust -- The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.

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Mexico says US agents killed in crash weren't permitted to operate there

3 hours ago

Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat

2 hours ago

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali

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James Bulger's vandalised stolen grave items found

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'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples

12 hours ago

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me

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Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history -- Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble. -- Man City

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Eze strike gives Arsenal important win in title fight - Arsenal regain Premier League top spot as Eberechi Eze's strike is enough for the Gunners to beat Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium.

2 hours ago

Punjab pull off record T20 chase to defeat Delhi -- Punjab Kings produce a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

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Kinsky's save, Palhinha's relief and - finally - a Tottenham win -- Tottenham end their long wait for a Premier League win with victory at Wolves - lifting their survival hopes in the process.

33 minutes ago

Rashford scores as Barcelona close in on La Liga title - Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford score as Barcelona beat Getafe to move 11 points clear of Real Madrid in title race.

5 hours ago

LIVE - World Snooker Championship - Higgins v O'Sullivan & Williams v Hawkins - Watch live coverage and follow text updates as John Higgins takes on Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Wiliams faces Barry Hawkins in the second round at the Crucible in Sheffield.

2 hours ago

Has Salah played last Liverpool game? Slot says 'wait and see' Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Slot. 4 hrs ago - Liverpool

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