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Thursday, April 23, 2026 3:25 PM ET

BBC News - World

Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK - In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM. 2 hrs ago - UK

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LIVE - Trump to greet Lebanon and Israel negotiators at White House for peace talks - Meanwhile, top Iranian figures speak of "iron unity" after Trump's claims that the country's leadership is embroiled in infighting.

45 minutes ago

US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say -- Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.

2 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.

10 hours 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.

7 hours ago

Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season -- Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.

2 hours 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.

6 hours ago

South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract -- Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

3 hours 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.

10 hours ago

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover -- The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

3 hours ago

MrBeast's company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim -- Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.

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.

12 hours 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.

21 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.

19 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

9 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 .

3 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

Woman killed by bear in Polish forest, son and local government say -- In an extremely rare fatal encounter, the 58-year-old was killed as she was walking in a mountainous area, her son told rescuers.

1 hour ago

Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video -- Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

1 hour ago

Sri Lanka investigates after hackers steal $2.5m -- Officials are not clear how the money, set to form part of a bilateral debt repayment to Australia, was stolen.

3 hours ago

'Pictures don't do it justice' - Giant ice chunks ram into Michigan homes -- Constant spring rainfall and melting ice have flooded the state's Black Lake and surrounding neighbourhoods.

3 hours ago

Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous -- Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.

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