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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 3:30 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE - Iran warns US against being 'dragged back into quagmire' after day of attacks in Strait of Hormuz - Donald Trump says the US "shot down" seven Iranian boats, a claim denied by Tehran. Iran fired missiles and drones at military and commercial ships, according to the US.

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Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire -- The health ministry says 110 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon since Thursday. -- Middle East

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Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures to trigger independence referendum

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Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

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Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

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'Elephant in the room' Trump looms over European attempt at unity

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What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship? -- While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

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Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge -- Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over. -- Middle East

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What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz -- What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities? -- World

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Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

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Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain

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Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing

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What is hantavirus? Cruise ship outbreak explained

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues -- The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.

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GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay -- GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own' -- The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.

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Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations -- Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to cover the event and threatened a massive strike on central Kyiv if it were disrupted.

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Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed -- Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

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Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say -- The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

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Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak

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Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

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'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway

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A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title? -- A chaotic 13-minute spell from Man City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the visitors' undoing in the Premier League title race.

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The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion -- Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

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New ballot world record for 2027 London Marathon -- More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.

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Robinson in contact with England as he eyes Test recall -- Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side.

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'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale' -- BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts' win over Rangers at Tynecastle. -- Scottish Prem

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LIVE - Premier League title race: Is it over or will that point be vital for Man City? Reaction to Manchester City's 3-3 draw away at Everton which leaves them five points behind Arsenal in the title race.

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What does Antonelli's improvement mean for Russell? F1 Q&A -- BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Miami Grand Prix. -- Formula 1

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