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BBC News - Top Stories

Iran leadership sites targeted by US and Israel as Tehran retaliates with strikes across region -- US President Donald Trump says "major combat operations" are under way, and calls for Iranians to rise up and "take over your government".

2 hours ago

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86 -- A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

6 hours ago

Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities -- Immigration authorities say the Myanmar refugee was dropped at a "warm, safe" location, but New York officials say he was left outside a closed coffee shop.

8 hours ago

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news -- If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

15 hours ago

Captured off guard: The art of the snatched backseat car photo -- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the latest in a long line of famous people photographed in the back of a car.

2 hours ago

Resident Evil Requiem's director on redefining the survival horror genre -- Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.

5 hours ago

Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama -- Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band?

20 hours ago

These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas -- The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.

11 hours ago

How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit -- Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House.

12 hours ago

'It feels like my brain is trying to be the class clown' - the reality of Tourette's -- After a week of Tourette's in the spotlight, BBC News speaks to people with the condition about what it's like to live with.

13 hours ago

Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran

4 hours ago

Watch: Smoke rises over Tehran as Trump 'seeks regime change'

4 hours ago

Flight logs and hot tub photo among key moments from Bill Clinton's deposition

12 hours ago

Joe Biden takes selfies with passengers as he takes commercial flight

18 hours ago

BBC explains the Trump-related Epstein files the DOJ is accused of withholding

1 day ago

Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat -- Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.

11 hours ago

Family of woman whose cells were 'stolen' settles second lawsuit -- Novartis is the second drug company to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a woman whose cells have enabled huge advances in science.

5 hours ago

DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest -- Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month

5 hours ago

Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II sells for £25k -- The letter was written when Princess Elizabeth would have been between 10 and 12 years old.

16 hours ago

Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was Russian, says Sweden -- Sweden's prime minister said it was a serious but not unexpected incident - and a "Russian way of acting that we recognise from other places".

4 hours ago

Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region

2 hours ago

What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran

5 hours ago

Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed

2 hours ago

The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein

4 hours ago

At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia

2 hours ago

A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India

15 hours ago

Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

12 hours ago

Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use

17 hours ago

Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun

11 hours ago

Starmer chairs Cobra meeting over US-Israeli strikes on Iran

4 hours ago

Premier League: Three games under way, including Liverpool v West Ham -- Watch Final Score and follow live coverage of three Premier League games, including Liverpool v West Ham.

13 minutes ago

LIVE - T20 World Cup: Pakistan put on 176 for first wicket as they target semi-finals - Follow live text, in-play video highlights and radio commentary as Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup in Pallekele.

13 minutes ago

F1 to revise engine rule at centre of row -- Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.

3 hours ago

'A mammoth mismatch' - Usyk to defend title against kickboxer -- Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

7 hours ago

Bournemouth unbeaten in eight as Evanilson earns point against Sunderland - Evanilson comes off the bench to help Bournemouth extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to eight games as they hold Sunderland to a draw.

13 minutes ago

Ahmed plays down hope of semi-final place - can he fit in England XI? -- England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed plays down his hopes of selection for the T20 World Cup semi-finals despite his crucial role in Friday's win over New Zealand.

1 hour ago

Wider VAR scope and more countdowns to tackle time-wasting at World Cup -- Corners and second yellow cards are added to the scope of the video assistant referee for this summer's World Cup.

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