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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3:05 AM ET

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LIVE - Trump says talks could resume this week as Vance says US wants 'grand bargain' with Iran - "You should stay there," Trump told a reporter in Islamabad, where talks previously took place. "Something could be happening over the next two days."

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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 -- A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.

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King will not meet Epstein survivors on US visit

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US justice department seeks to throw out Capitol riot convictions

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250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

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Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from US Congressman Eric Swalwell

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Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules

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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC -- US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? -- Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says -- China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".

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Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks -- Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

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Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music -- The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.

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Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border -- Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant 'pushbacks' in Greece, BBC told

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Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you -- Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence.

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Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party -- Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

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How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz? -- Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.

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Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

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Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

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Diplomacy on ice: Mark Carney and Alexander Stubb play hockey

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Watch: Reporter is helped to pose as gay for asylum claim

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'I can feel the difference' - Americans react to soaring gas prices

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Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says -- The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments. -- Middle East

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Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona begins -- The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court. -- Latin America

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Brazil's former spy chief detained by ICE agents in US -- Alexandre Ramagem was sentenced to 16 years in jail for plotting a military coup in Brazil but had already fled the country.

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Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

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Harry says children should be an 'upgrade' of their parents

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South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

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Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel

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French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love

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Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

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Spain approves plan to give around 500,000 undocumented migrants legal status

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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

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Slot's Isak gamble backfires as Liverpool trophy hopes end -- Arne Slot's gamble to start Alexander Isak against PSG backfires with his own future also in the balance after a Champions League exit.

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World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle -- England rugby star Ellie Kildunne reveals she suffered from disordered eating and body dysmorphia during the coronavirus lockdown.

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The marketing manager trying to match father's world record -- Adam Wilkie, a marketing manager and the son of Olympic swimming champion David, is chasing his father's world record time in his memory.

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Does it matter if Wrexham don't get promoted this season? -- BBC Sport examines whether it matters if Wrexham don't seal promotion to the Premier League this season at the first time of asking.

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Atleti survive Barcelona fightback to reach semis - Atletico Madrid survive a valiant Barcelona fight back to progress to the Champions League semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate despite losing a thrilling quarter-final second leg 2-1 in Madrid.

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Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad' -- Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike's injury 'looks really bad' after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain.

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Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James? -- How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?

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