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Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say
The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.
Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to strikes, companies say
The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.
'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.
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Infant shot dead on New York street by men on motorbike, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.
Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
Ancient golden helmet recovered over a year after Dutch museum heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the moon.
Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.
Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan school
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.
Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.
'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US and Israeli war against Iran.
Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says
Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.
Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.
Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?
What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?
Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.
Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.
Brazil grants joint custody over pets in new law for separated couples
Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress on Tuesday viewed the law change as a reflection on the importance people place on their pets.
'Oh my goodness, that is spectacular!': See BBC science editor react to launch
Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.
Man dies in storm as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
A man dies in flooding near Athens as rain lashes several regions in Greece, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped Crete.
Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians - army
Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.
Australia to crack down on gambling ads after years of criticism
Australians lose more money to gambling, per capita, than anywhere else in the world.
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one
The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war
There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.