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Wednesday, April 01, 2026 7:09 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE - Trump says he's considering leaving Nato as Starmer says UK will host talks on Strait of Hormuz - The UK will host a meeting with dozens of countries on reopening the Strait after Trump told countries on Tuesday to "get your own oil".

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Trump says he will attend birthright citizenship arguments at Supreme Court -- As part of his immigration crackdown, Trump signed an order ending the right of children of undocumented people to get automatic citizenship. -- US & Canada

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India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census

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Italy miss out on third World Cup in row - how have they got here?

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US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says -- President Trump says the US will "leave" Iran "very soon" as Iran's president says Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war.

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Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's control -- Attacks have continued as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of south Lebanon.

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As Iran war continues, US farmers absorb rising costs -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke to one farmer in Alabama who, despite facing intense financial pressures, continues to support President Trump.

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'Art is a very powerful tool' - Golden toilet throne appears in DC

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Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', say Australia's PM -- Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war. -- Australia

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Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance -- The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media. -- US & Canada

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Trump administration to shutter historic Border Road between US and Canada

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How English-only condolences undid one of Canada's top CEOs

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BBC Sport's McNulty picks his England World Cup squad - do you agree? -- BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty picks his 26-man England World Cup squad - do you agree? -- England Men

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Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea

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Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom

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'My six-year-old has nosebleeds': Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears

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Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war -- Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

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'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico -- Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security. -- Climate

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My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16 -- Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

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The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know -- The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.

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Prince Harry's latest feud with the press is over (for now). Here are seven key takeaways -- As the case draws to a close, we look back at the toughest newspaper court battle yet.

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Diplomatic challenges facing King Charles on US visit -- King Charles will be expected to improve UK and US relations on his state visit next month.

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When is Nasa's Moon mission launch and what will Artemis do? -- The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in April, ahead of a future lunar landing.

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Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in Nasa mission to Moon -- A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

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Inside the mission to fly humans further than ever

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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters -- From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

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How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space?

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'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch

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'Something needs to be done' - Americans struggle as petrol prices surge

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Watch: Carol Kirkwood's funniest moments on air

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Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children -- Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody. -- Asia

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Stanford University wins battle to keep diaries of Mao Zedong's secretary -- Stanford said the papers, which mentioned the Tiananmen Massacre, would be banned if returned to Beijing. -- Asia

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US Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's home suspended and then reinstated within hours

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'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

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China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?

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What it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch

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'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US

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Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

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Failed experiment as England get grim glimpse of life without Kane -- England's World Cup hopes rest on captain Harry Kane after a grim taste of life without him in the defeat against Japan at Wembley, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Man Utd are closing in on Champions League - how has Carrick done it? -- Manchester United are within touching distance of a return to the Champions League. How has interim boss Michael Carrick done it?

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Lewandowski misses out on World Cup - who else won't be there? -- The World Cup includes 48 nations, but there are still a number of top players who have missed out on qualification.

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LIVE - Who should be England's World Cup strikers? Have your say - All the latest football news and views on England's goal-scoring prospects in this summer's World Cup following a disappointing friendly defeat to Japan on Tuesday.

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Woods to miss Masters as he 'seeks treatment' after crash - Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash. 11 hrs ago - Golf

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