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Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance
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Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks

Meanwhile, sirens are triggered in Jerusalem, with the Israeli military saying it has detected new attacks from Iran.


Satellite view of Kharg Island.

Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

3 hrs ago
World
A plume of black smoke ascends following an explosion in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, 3 March 2026

Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.

3 hrs ago
World

Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor

Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

4 hrs ago
Europe

Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year

The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.

1 hr ago
US & Canada

Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'

Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

22 mins ago
UK

10 things all visitors to Japan should know

In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert explores Japanese social etiquette – and how travellers can follow with ease.

4 hrs ago
Travel

More on Iran war

US Marines dressed in camouflage clothing and holding guns take part in training

More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say

The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson

How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition

The US president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.

Google Earth screenshot of Kharg Island, about 15 nautical miles off the coast of Iran.

Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran

BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.

Dubai skyline

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so

The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.


Weekend reads

The pink "snowboarding scale worm" (Bathykurila guaymasensis) (Credit: A Glover and T Dahlgren)

The strange deep-sea creatures that eat whales

From bone-eating snot-flowers to snowboarding scale worms, when a whale dies it becomes a colossal island of nutrients – attracting weird and wonderful creatures to feast.

A composite of Stellan Skarsgu00e5rd, Michael B Jordan, Jessie Buckley, Teyana Taylor and Timothu00e9e Chalamet (Credit: Alamy)

Oscars 2026 predictions: Who will win and who should?

Ahead of the Academy Awards, here are the BBC film critics' final expert predictions.


Premier League

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Premier League: Brighton lead Sunderland, Burnley host Bournemouth

Follow live updates and text coverage of Saturday's five games Premier League games.

How the Premier League run-in is shaping up

Will Everton's formidable away form throw open title race?

Players must believe in your methods - the mentality of winning a relegation battle


Best Audio of the Week

The Interface, The Interface, Will a new law change the internet forever?

The Interface

Will a new law change the internet forever?

You're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, Epic of Gilgamesh: myths and heroes in ancient Mesopotamia

You're Dead to Me

Epic of Gilgamesh: myths and heroes in ancient Mesopotamia

The Global Story, The Global Story, Why is Donald Trump obsessed with the Chagos Islands?

The Global Story

Why is Donald Trump obsessed with the Chagos Islands?

More or Less, US-Israel war with Iran: Do the gulf states have enough interceptor missiles?

More or Less

US-Israel war with Iran: Do the gulf states have enough interceptor missiles?

Good Bad Billionaire, Good Bad Billionaire, Toto Wolff: Mercedes's billion-dollar F1 boss

Good Bad Billionaire

Toto Wolff: Mercedes's billion-dollar F1 boss

Global News Podcast, The Happy Pod: My friends made me a new hand

Global News Podcast

The Happy Pod: My friends made me a new hand

Business Daily, Business Daily, How is the world feeling the impact of rising oil prices?

Business Daily

How is the world feeling the impact of rising oil prices?

The Interview, The Interview, Karim Beguir, co-founder of InstaDeep: People are too gloomy about AI

The Interview

Karim Beguir, co-founder of InstaDeep: People are too gloomy about AI

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Witness History

I starred in Pan’s Labyrinth


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Queens That Changed The World

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WWII: Women on the Frontline

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The Six Queens of Henry VIII

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Princess Margaret: Queen of Mustique

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Elizabeth: A Life Through the Lens

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Queen Elizabeth's Secret Agents

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Reclaiming Amy

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A Life in Ten Pictures: Carrie Fisher

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Influential with Katty Kay: Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?

Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

17 hrs ago
Asia
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In photos: Tracing India's history through its chairs

An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India.

16 hrs ago
Asia

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

17 hrs ago
Technology

South Korea police raid transport ministry over Jeju Air crash

More inquiries into the incident have been launched, as investigators discover more body parts and victims' belongings.

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A helicopter is seen over snowy mountains

Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths

The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

6 mins ago
Europe
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Six Nations: Ireland beat Scotland to win Triple Crown - reaction

Follow live coverage as Ireland and Scotland chase the Triple Crown and keep alive their hopes of winning the Six Nations Championship.

A mother with her two children by the sea

'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

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Editor's picks

Inside the completion of Gaudi's Sagrada Famu00edlia

A rare peek at La Sagrada Família's finishing details

A century after Gaudí's passing, his masterpiece La Sagrada Família is reaching its conclusion.

The Travel Show
The French fortress of a celibate sect

The French fortress of a celibate sect

The Cathars rejected meat and procreative sex. They were persecuted as heretics, but shaped our ideas of love.

Travel
The forbidden rhythm that served as a secret language

The forbidden rhythm that served as a secret language

Rebelliously danced at night with sensual, no-touch movements, the long-banned Moutya is making a comeback.

Discover the World
Why farm-to-table isn't just a 'trend' in Atlanta

Why farm-to-table isn't just a 'trend' in Atlanta

Known as the 'city in a forest', Atlanta puts locally grown produce at the heart of its food culture.

World's Table
What does it take to run North America’s largest ski resort?

What does it take to run North America's largest ski resort?

The Travel Show heads to Whistler as it kicks off its 60th season to see the high‑speed world of its ski lifts.

The Travel Show
Seychelles

The largest seed in the plant kingdom

The peculiar shape of the coco de mer has inspired legends involving walking trees and aphrodisiac properties.

Discover the World
Breathtaking solar eclipse over glacier in Patagonia

Breathtaking solar eclipse over glacier in Patagonia

Liam Man, a photographer from the UK, captures rare images of a solar eclipse over the remote Glacier Leones.

Natural wonders
Inside the search for South America's most cryptic bird

Inside the search for South America's most cryptic bird

A small country, a rare bird: inside Uruguay’s most haunting discovery

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Technology

A tangle of wired headphones of different colours wrapped around a hand (Credit: Serenity Strull/ Getty Images)

Wired headphone sales are exploding. What's with the Bluetooth backlash?

Is the return of wired headphones driven by a simple desire for better sound quality or is it part of a backlash against modern tech? Thomas Germain tries to find out.
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Health and Wellness

An illustration of pieces of cake are filled with things beginning with the letter C, A, K, E(Credit: Emmanuel Lafont)

The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep

For over a decade, this image-based technique has helped people switch off their busy brains and fall asleep at night. How exactly does it play upon the mind?

Two mountain goats balanced on a small ledge on a rock face (Credit: Getty Images)

Feeling anxious? These tips might help

Nine science-backed techniques to help you cope and find some calm in turbulent times.

Scientists walk past a window outside a room where a robotic arm works on AI-generated drugs at the Insilico Medicine Research facility (Credit: Getty Images)

AI is finding treatments for 'incurable' diseases

Artificial intelligence is rapidly inventing new drugs for diseases from Parkinson's disease and antibiotic-resistant superbugs to rare lung conditions.


Travel

Two people walking in Monaco's new neighbourhood Mareterra (Credit: Getty Images)

Monaco's neighbourhood rising out of the sea

Built on reclaimed land, Monaco's new Mareterra district blends cutting-edge sustainability with scenic sea views, offering a fresh way to explore the principality.

Two people cycling on a bike path.

Cycling Europe's borderless bike trail

Colm Dalton sat in a pub (Credit: Colm Dalton)

Dublin pubs where the Guinness is perfect

Tourists take photos as a train rushes through Hanoi's Train Street (Credit: Alamy)

The perilous thrill of Hanoi's most popular street


US & Canada news

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'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.

Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

Meet the director nominated for two Oscars for two different films

Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say


More world news

People and vehicles on a road that has turned orange because of a sandstorm

Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange

Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.

Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade


Business

Jerome Powell : headshot of man in shirt and jacket in front of microphone

Judge says 'no evidence' to justify US Federal Reserve probe

Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism

Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year

'No-one will hire women': India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition


Sport

Kimi Antonelli celebrates pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix

Mercedes dominate but first signs of vulnerability

Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superiority over the field at the start of this season.

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F1: Chequered Flag

Chinese GP Preview: Who would take sprint pole?

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Rugby Union Weekly

In Paris with Fin Smith & Scotland's Dublin showdown

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Nathan Collins - The Football Interview


Technology

A boy with ginger hair is sitting down with his back to the camera, playing a video game on a large tv in the background. He has white headphones on and is wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash


Science

A large and very bright full Moon appears directly on the top of Nasa's Space Launch System rocket at night. The orange and white rocket is sitting next to a steel support structure called a mobile launcher.

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission

Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands

What stone-age language sounds like


Culture

Jessie Buckley at the Oscar nominees luncheon

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 things to know about this year's Oscars

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin

Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one in UK

Maya Jama: 'My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain'


Arts

Close-up detail from The Meeting on the Turret Stairs by Frederic William Burton (Credit: National Gallery of Ireland)

The tragedy hidden in a 19th-Century painting

How the devastating meaning of The Meeting on the Turret Stairs is unlocked by a medieval Danish ballad – and why the painting can only be viewed for two hours every week.

Magenta: The colour that doesn't exist

10 early photographic 'fakes' that trick the eye

The dark side of the US's most divisive painter


Watch

The 48,000-year-old weapon that powered early human survival

The 48,000-year-old weapon that powered early human survival

In Sri Lanka's caves, butchered monkey bones reveal a hunting tool that helped our early ancestors survive.
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Travel

An asin tibuok – egg-shaped salt packed into a ceramic case (Credit: National Commission for Culture and the Arts)

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Asin tibuok is one of the world's rarest salts and it's only produced on one small island. But thanks to chefs and TikTokers, this prehistoric-looking orb is now being revived.

How Padma Lakshmi survives life on the road

Why 'Viking wellness' is having a moment

What the short‑trip boom reveals about modern travel


World's Table

Bowl of tortellini soup in a light broth with a cutlery and a folded napkin beside it (Credit: Alamy)

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth

Across cultures, broths have soothed illness, marked celebration and stretched scarce ingredients, long before they became a wellness trend.

How 'Yakult Ladies' became a lifeline in ageing Japan

The nostalgic winter drink dividing Germany

Inside Atlanta's soul food revolution


Earth

A hedgehog with its head pointing upwards, appearing to be alert, with a yellow flower in the green grass next to it.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

Researchers played a soundtrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear.

Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote West Papua

The whale graveyards that transform the deep sea

Why encroaching seawater is becoming a global problem


Video

Where the 20th centuryu2019s brightest ideas were born

The birthplace of the 20th century's brightest ideas

A rare tour inside the legendary innovation powerhouse Bell Labs, home to world‑changing 20th century inventions.

The Finnish shipyard making the world's toughest icebreakers

Inside a 12,000-year-old kitchen in Neolithic Anatolia

Lego's new smart brick


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