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Friday, April 17, 2026 1:43 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Widow, 86, back in France after being held by ICE

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Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war -- While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

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Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment

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Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel -- The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system. -- Europe

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency -- Lyons, who oversaw hundreds of thousands of deportations, will step away from the role after 31 May. -- US & Canada

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Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

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'Embassy drone threat' closes Kensington Gardens

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LIVE - Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' as Trump says US blockade will continue until deal reached - Oil prices drop after Iran's announcement. Meanwhile, the US president says on social media that Israel is "prohibited" from "bombing Lebanon".

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Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back - Hollywood studios preview their new movies

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Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom

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Runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search in South Korea

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Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa

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What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire -- A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

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Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggests -- At least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.

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Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain -- The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.

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What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence? -- The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians. -- Africa

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Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree -- Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

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What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose? -- The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

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Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future -- The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.

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'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria -- The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

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Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centre

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Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife

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BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'

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Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?

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Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman - Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post. 19 hrs ago

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Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true' -- The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

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School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns -- An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".

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UK farmer taking action to stop TikTokers hugging cows -- Alex Birch says he plans to out-breed his highland cows to make them "less photogenic".

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Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

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Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl

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Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'

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Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

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'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM

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How two ceasefires and 'opening' of Hormuz could boost Iran talks

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Russell 'would understand' if Verstappen leaves F1 -- George Russell says Formula 1 "would not want to lose" Max Verstappen - but would "understand" if the four-time world champion decided to leave the sport. -- Formula 1

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Arteta lights training ground fire to inspire players -- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lights a fire at their London Colney training ground to motivate players before crucial week.

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What does the Saudi Arabia PIF's change in approach mean for Newcastle? -- Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) set out to disrupt, but the fund has sent tremors through the world of sport in a very different way this week.

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What it's really like to try to make it to F1 -- BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.

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MacIntyre not fazed by criticism of Masters behaviour -- Scotland's Robert MacIntyre insists he is not fazed by criticism of his behaviour at the Masters, but says he is working to keep his emotions in check.

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Website part-owned by Boehly offers Chelsea FA Cup tickets for £1,705 -- A US-based website linked to Todd Boehly is selling Chelsea tickets at inflated prices, leaving the club's fans angry.

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Bournemouth close to appointing Rose -- Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement as head coach.

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