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LIVE - US boards ship carrying Iranian oil, as Iran MP says first Strait of Hormuz toll paid - The US said its forces boarded "the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X" in the Indian Ocean.59 minutes ago
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt -- The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.4 hours ago
South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body -- Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.2 hours ago
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour -- The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.20 hours ago
Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike -- Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.7 hours ago
US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says -- Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.4 hours ago
Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries' -- The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.6 hours ago
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion -- Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.20 hours ago
EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock -- Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.1 day ago
Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges -- Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.19 hours ago
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge -- The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.1 day ago
US charges anti-extremism organisation over payments to informants in hate groups -- The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would "vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work".1 day ago
China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll -- The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.15 hours ago
He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial -- At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.13 hours ago
No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns -- The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.19 hours ago
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks -- The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.19 hours ago
Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world -- Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.1 day ago
BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced -- A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.3 hours ago
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard -- "Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.2 days ago
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? -- The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.3 days ago
Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon -- The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .2 days ago
US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.3 days ago
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds -- Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.29 minutes ago
'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets dies age 67 -- His co-star has called on police to probe cyberbullying allegations.32 minutes ago
US Senate clears key hurdle in bid to fund two immigration agencies -- The measure now requires approval from the House if lawmakers are to succeed at fully reopening the government.1 hour ago
UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms -- The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.1 hour ago
In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life -- The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.1 hour ago
Philippine ex-president Duterte to stand trial as ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges -- Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of the extrajudicial killing of thousands during his "war on drugs".3 hours ago