Sunday, June 21, 2026 8:51 AM ET
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US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz - The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. 8 hrs ago - World25 minutes ago
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities -- Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.2 hours ago
Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak -- Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.1 hour ago
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say -- The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.14 hours ago
Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election -- A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.9 hours ago
France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert -- Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help "preserve" healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.5 hours ago
Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest -- Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.5 hours ago
Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day -- There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.53 minutes ago
African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery -- The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.1 day ago
Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates -- The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit20 hours ago
Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped -- Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".20 hours ago
Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous' -- Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.9 hours ago
At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss -- Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.13 hours ago
Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home -- There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.5 hours ago
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free -- An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.13 hours ago
Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars -- The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.1 day ago
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon -- Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.20 hours ago
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight? -- The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.1 day ago
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? -- The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.2 days ago
Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks? -- Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.3 days ago
Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles -- The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.3 days ago
Teenager killed in Donegal rally crash named -- Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was watching the Donegal International Rally when he was struck by a vehicle.49 minutes ago
Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement -- At least 20 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli air strikes as the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.20 hours ago