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Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war
Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.
Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
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Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC visits the city of Ushuaia, where heath officials have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body
The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.
How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the "sunbed wars".
Countries airlift nationals evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship
Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.
Countries airlift nationals evacuated from from virus-hit cruise ship
Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.
Countries airlifts nationals evacuated from from virus-hit cruise ship
Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.
Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
Iran sends response to US proposals to end war
No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.
Passengers flying home from virus-hit cruise ship
Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.
First passengers fly home from virus-hit cruise ship
Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.
Iran warns against complying with US sanctions as Gulf attacks reported
The warning comes as a commercial vessel is hit off Qatar, and both the UAE and Kuwait report drone attacks.
Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus
The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.
Spain starts evacuating virus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife
The first group of passengers is leaving after the MV Hondius arrived in Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
Virus-hit cruise ship arrives in Tenerife as medics await passengers
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from Tenerife where the MV Hondius has docked, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Tenerife medics poised to receive virus-hit cruise ship passengers
BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami
Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.
Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.
How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.
Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.