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BBC News - World

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing - The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided, but it "will not be tomorrow". 6 hrs ago - World

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Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million -- The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

15 hours ago

Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach -- The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.

9 hours ago

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order -- Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.

8 hours ago

Ticketmaster says Knicks fans won't be locked out of game after last-minute panic -- An note on the Ticketmaster website for buying tickets to the game caused confusion and backlash among New Yorkers.

2 hours ago

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online -- A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

2 hours ago

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions -- Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

19 hours ago

Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity -- Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

9 hours ago

Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns -- Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.

14 hours ago

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut -- Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

1 day ago

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says -- Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

14 hours ago

Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa -- Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.

1 day ago

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime -- The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.

14 hours ago

The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland -- BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

14 hours ago

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever -- From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

1 day ago

What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland? -- People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.

1 day ago

'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him -- Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

1 day ago

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup -- The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

17 hours ago

Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game? -- Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

23 hours ago

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup? -- All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

18 hours ago

Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government -- The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

1 day ago

Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump's strategy on Iran -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

1 day ago

Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine -- The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

1 hour ago

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby -- Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

1 hour ago

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 'back home' on two-day visit to Ireland -- He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin.

3 hours ago

The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations -- US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.

10 hours ago