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Israel strikes Syria after Druze clashes

Syria condemned the strikes on weapons sites and government infrastructure as an "outrageous" assault on Syria's sovereignty.

The most striking pictures of the week

The most striking pictures of the week

Guardiola sidesteps Arsenal League Cup final rivalry as ‘world collapses’

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to talk rivalry with Arsenal at a time when 'the world is going to collapse'.

Major SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine, even more third-party hardware

Both AMD- and Intel-based hardware is getting better support in SteamOS 3.8.

Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.

Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein

Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.

Switzerland halts US arms exports amid Iran war, citing neutrality

Move comes as Swiss government also closed its airspace to US military flights directly linked to the Iran war.

Tuchel explains Man Utd players selection & Alexander-Arnold omission from squad

England manager Thomas Tuchel explains his decisions for selecting Manchester United players Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo for his upcoming camp. He also says it was a "tough…

Coroner 'not satisfied' Hatton intended to take his own life

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found "unresponsive" at his home in September.

Hunter Bell into 1500m final but Reekie edged out in heats

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell wins her heat to qualify for the final of the women's 1500m at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland, but fellow GB athlete Jemma…

US easing ban on Iranian oil would signal ‘beginning of the end of war’

The US says it is considering removing sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea.

'They're not even close': Why a Giannis trade might be even more complicated this summer

As the Giannis trade watch enters another offseason, a rare ownership structure and financial turmoil have left opposing teams wondering: Who's in charge here?

The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather

Massive Western heat wave, potential El Niño raise concerns about unpredictable, extreme weather.

Liverpool 'disgusted' by racist abuse towards Konate

Liverpool say they are "appalled and disgusted" by racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate on social media.

Norway's crown princess tearful as she speaks out on friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Norway's crown princess says she regrets her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, insisting in a tearful interview she was "manipulated and deceived".

I didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princess

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto

The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

Project Hail Mary is in theaters—but do the linguistics work?

Ars speaks with a linguist about the ease with which Grace and Rocky communicate.

GB's Azu cruises into World Indoors 60m semi-final

Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu qualifies for Friday evening's 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM

President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.

Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

My plan to overhaul the academy system

Tony Pulis on why more should be done to help youngsters in the academy system, especially the majority who do not make it as professionals.

Australian prime minister booed at mosque during Eid prayers

The Australian prime minister was booed by protesters during a visit to the country's largest mosque.

Denmark sent explosives to blow up Greenland runways amid Trump invasion threat

Denmark sent soldiers and explosives to Greenland in January so that it could blow up runways in the event of a US invasion, the country's public broadcaster has said. 

BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?

The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

EU loan for Ukraine war effort blocked

Hungary is blocking the European Union from providing Ukraine with a loan to help its war effort.

Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event

The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

'You can't smell Nowruz in the air': Iran marks Persian new year under threat of strikes

Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

Why the UK Labour party's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

EU loan for Ukraine war effort blocked

Hungary is blocking the European Union from providing Ukraine with a loan to help its war effort.

Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?

Jeff Bezos reportedly wants $100 billion to buy and transform old manufacturing firms with AI

The Amazon magnate has a new project centered around acquiring industrial firms and revamping them with AI technology.

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war

The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.

BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

This war could take months and trigger an economic doomsday to hurt us all

The last 24 hours of eye-wateringly expensive missile duelling over the Persian Gulf has made one point above all.

Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests

Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.

Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.

Apple issues spyware alert to iPhone users

Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.

'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate

British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

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Watch: Gabbard faces scrutiny over Iran nuclear intelligence claims

The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was questioned over what Democrats perceive as a discrepancy between White House and intelligence community claims.

Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?

BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.