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Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.

Qatar says temporary charges ‘negotiable’

Qatar rejects a set Strait of Hormuz toll, says temporary charges 'negotiable'.

Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump’s ‘reckless’ administration

At a concert in the US capital, Washington, DC, musical legend Bruce Springsteen slammed US President Donald Trump.

22 killed as truck carrying refugees overturns in Afghanistan

22 people have been killed and 36 others injured when a truck carrying recently returned Afghan refugees overturned

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears

People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

Voters in Malta head to polls for early elections

Maltese voters are at the polls after PM Robert Abela called a snap election.

Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo

WHO's Tedros calls for a community-led fight as a rare Ebola strain spreads rapidly through conflict-hit eastern DRC.

‘Opposite visions’: What to know about Colombia’s presidential election

Senator Ivan Cepeda is leading two right-wing rivals in the first round of an election dominated by security concerns.

'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone

A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

Rescuers free four more men from flooded Laos cave, two still missing

Five of seven men who entered cave seeking gold are now out after being trapped for 10 days.

Champions League final LIVE! Havertz fires Arsenal into early lead vs PSG

Champions League final LIVE! Havertz fires Arsenal into early lead vs PSG

Truck carrying Afghan returnees from Pakistan flips on highway, killing 18

At least 10 children among the dead as a packed truck carrying families returning from Pakistan flips on major highway.

US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drones through defence pact

Unmanned undersea vehicles will be developed under the AUKUS defence pact, US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth said.

The Iran war is dividing Muslims in the Philippines

Divisive foreign political narratives are being wrongly cast as religious discourse within our Muslim communities.

Egypt warns Israel that dangerous Gaza escalations threaten ceasefire

Egypt races to salvage Gaza ceasefire as Israeli attacks and displacement threats push deal to the brink of collapse.

No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war on Ukraine?

101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.

Israel launches more than 10 strikes across southern Lebanon

Videos show the aftermath of renewed Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed at least three people.

How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?

The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.

Rubio says Trump envoy Barrack to step down from Syria post

Trump envoy Tom Barrack to exit formal Syria post but retain key role managing US policy in Syria and Iraq.

Damage seen in northern Israel after Hezbollah launches rocket barrages

Israel says it has intercepted an air attack from Hezbollah on Saturday, May 30th.

Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

Vallejo fined for sexist remarks about female referee at French Open

Paraguayan blames Brazilian referee Ana Carvalho for failing to control the home crowd during his second-round loss.

Four people trapped in flooded cave in Laos pulled to safety

Four people trapped for 10 days in a flooded cave in Laos have been safely evacuated by rescuers.

Voting ongoing in snap elections in Malta, governing party expected to win

Malta's economy to dominate this year’s election, with rising rents and infrastructure at the forefront of debates.

Senegal’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad list

Senegal arrive for their third consecutive World Cup as arguably the best side in Africa - and aim to lift the trophy.

Rwanda-Russia nuclear deal underscores Africa’s shifting power balance

Rwanda turns to Russia for nuclear training and research, advancing ambitions in technology, healthcare and diplomacy.

US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth

The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

Frustration in Lebanon as Israel expands invasion

Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon has moved deeper into sovereign territory, with troops crossing the Litani river.

'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre

The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

Move over, Heated Rivalry - there's a new ice hockey romance obsession

The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival

Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

Ex-US attorney general defends Epstein files handling in congressional probe

The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe

The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops

BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map favouring Republicans

Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.

No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing

Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

Ebola treatment centre rebuilt after being torched by protesters in DRC

Workers in eastern DR Congo are rebuilding an Ebola treatment centre that was burned by protesters earlier this month.

UN: “100% of Gaza” should be for Palestinians

United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said “100% of Gaza” should belong to Palestinians.

Iran denies ceasefire deal with US is “finalised”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says that an agreement with the US “has not been finalised yet."

How realistic is Trump’s Iran framework?

Analyst Alex Scheers remains skeptical Tehran will accept Washington’s demands, saying “nothing concrete is in place” ye

Could Alberta trigger Canada’s Brexit moment?

Alberta separatists are gaining momentum as Canada faces its biggest unity crisis in decades.