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Monday, April 13, 2026 9:24 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE - US blockade of Iran's ports set to start within an hour as Pope says he won't debate war with Trump - The blockade is due to begin at 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT / 15:00 BST), with PM Keir Starmer saying the UK is "not supporting" it.

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GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

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Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', US VP Vance says after negotiations

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Where does McIlroy rank among greats after Masters defence? -- Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories.

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Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims -- Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.

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UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

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Nigeria Air Force orders investigation after dozens killed in airstrike

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Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated

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The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves

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Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged -- The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran's capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump's tolerance for the war's costs.

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Oil jumps back above $100 after US-Iran peace talks fail -- The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

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How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz? -- Four vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US military blockade of Iranian ports set to begin on Monday.

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Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats -- Paris-Roubaix's remains elite's sport's most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can't win.

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Euphoria is back with more shock and scandal, but mixed reviews -- Many critics say the third season of the hit HBO drama doesn't live up to its previous heights.

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Rory McIlroy defends Masters title, underlining why he is one of golf's greats -- Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

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The Dutch village at risk of being demolished -- Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation. -- Europe

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Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights -- Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness. -- Asia

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Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files -- Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files. -- US & Canada

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Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors -- With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.

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Rapper Offset hits Coachella stage days after being shot -- After his performance, the former Migos rapper was described by his mum as a "miracle walking".

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Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing -- Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall.

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'I'm not a fan of Pope Leo' says Trump

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How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

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'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide

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Charges filed after fire destroys Kimberly-Clark toilet paper warehouse

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Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections

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Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide

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Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism

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Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest

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Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality

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Arrests after man found carrying '20 olive oil bottles'

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Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

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What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?

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Starmer says UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports

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The Masters that got away - Rose the nearly man again -- Justin Rose says his latest run at the Masters was the "chance that got away" after falling short at Augusta once more.

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LIVE - Follow County Championship updates - Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio commentaries from six games across Division One and Two of the County Championship as Sussex beat Warwickshire.

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Ranking the biggest Premier League title slip-ups -- With Arsenal desperate to banish their title-bottling demons, we look at the top 10 teams who have let Premier League leads slip. -- Premier League

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Sunderland condemn racist abuse of Brobbey -- Sunderland say racist abuse of forward Brian Brobbey on social media highlights the "ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour". -- Sunderland

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