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Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed -- Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.

14 hours ago

Inside Iran, panic as strikes hit but for some it's a moment of relief -- Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.

7 hours ago

US and Israeli strikes on Iran in maps -- Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region.

6 minutes ago

Crowds flee as falling object sparks fireball in Doha

8 hours ago

Wellness peptide craze: Why people are injecting drugs 'not for human consumption'

6 minutes ago

LIVE -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, state media says -- The US says its large scale strikes on Iran pose an opportunity for its people to "take back their country".

38 minutes ago

Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108 -- There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops. -- Middle East

3 hours ago

Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election? -- The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year. -- Asia

2 hours ago

Olivia Dean crowned new UK queen of pop as Brit Awards hit the north -- The singer won four awards, including best artist and album, as the Brits headed to Manchester.

2 hours ago

A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India -- The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.

6 hours ago

At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia -- Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds allegedly trying to take banknotes from the crash site. -- Latin America

6 hours ago

The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein -- For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. -- US & Canada

1 hour ago

Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes -- The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing". -- US & Canada

3 hours ago

Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun -- As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big star playground? -- England

3 hours ago

How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter -- A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

38 minutes ago

Would you say yes to a second-hand wedding dress? -- Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck.

38 minutes ago

I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away -- I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide.

38 minutes ago

Olivia Attwood: 'We shouldn't glamourise being reliant on other people' -- The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.

38 minutes ago

Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded

3 hours ago

Protesters across the US demonstrate against strikes on Iran

3 hours ago

What's unfolded in the Middle East so far, and what could come next

4 hours ago

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

1 day ago

Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India? -- A 2021 policy update requires users to share data with Meta for ads purposes to continue using the app. -- Asia

38 minutes 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. -- US & Canada

23 hours ago

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

1 hour ago

Luxury Dubai hotel hit as Iran launches retaliatory strikes across region

8 hours ago

What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes

1 hour ago

Why did the US attack Iran? Is the US at war? Here's what to know

1 hour ago

Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end

1 hour ago

How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

10 hours ago

Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet

22 minutes ago

This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls

1 hour ago

Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences

7 hours ago

Free-scoring Semenyo takes burden off Haaland -- Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season. There are signs that could be changing. -- Man City

4 hours ago

Celtic & Rangers face double jeopardy in derby like no other -- BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene going into a compelling Old Firm spectacle on Sunday.

3 hours ago

'Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards -- Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League for a reason - they have conceded 23 goals since they last kept a clean sheet in any competition.

6 hours ago

Carrick not interested in personal Glasner duel -- Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick comes up against one of the major contenders for the permanent job when Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace go to Old Trafford on Sunday.

3 hours ago

Pakistan knocked out as New Zealand reach T20 World Cup semis -- Sahibzada Farhan makes a superb century as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s but miss out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate.

9 hours ago

ECB in touch with government as Lions squad in UAE -- The England Lions squad are "following official advice" in the UAE after Iran launched attacks throughout the Middle East.

7 hours ago