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Starmer says UK 'working with allies' on plan for Strait of Hormuz after Trump call

Donald Trump has said it would be "very bad for the future of Nato" if allies don't help secure the critical waterway for global oil shipping.


Jessie Buckley and Michael B Jordan standing together, smiling and holding up their Oscars

Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars

Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

7 hrs ago
Culture
Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne and Wunmi Mosaku

Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures

Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

7 hrs ago
Culture

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK

The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

10 hrs ago
BBC InDepth

Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

11 hrs ago
Europe
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Students queue for meningitis antibiotics after UK outbreak kills two

Thousands of people have been contacted and a further 11 people from the Canterbury area are understood to be currently in hospital and reported to be seriously ill.

TikTok and Meta risked safety to win algorithm arms race, whistleblowers say

Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

5 hrs ago
Technology

Oscars 2026

A close up of Timothee Chalamet in front of an Oscars sign

Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes

Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.

Mira, Rumi and Zoey from fictional Kpop group Huntr/x in KPop Demon Hunters (Credit: Netflix)

Why a K-pop film is taking the world by storm

KPop Demon Hunters has topped global Netflix charts and dominated global music charts since its release. What's the secret to its extraordinary success?

Splitscreen. Left, Michael B Jordan. Right, Jessie Buckley.

Historic firsts, risqué jokes, and a tie: Watch top moments from 2026 Oscars

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.


Only from the BBC

Illustration of man surrounded by pollen spores (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC)

Are we close to a hay fever cure?

Is it possible to train the body to resist seasonal allergies? That’s the hope promised by a new line of immunotherapy.

Stone cathedral on a green hill overlooking trees and farmland in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland ((Credit: Alamy)

The 82-mile trail behind the world's biggest Irish celebration

Following quiet lanes, mountains and coastal paths, St Patrick's Way offers a slow journey into Ireland's most famous legend.


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Documentaries

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Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit

All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.

5 hrs ago
Asia
Composite image showing people walking in Souk Waqif, BBC Correspondent Barbara Plett Usher on the right

'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.

6 hrs ago
World

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia

Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

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Africa

Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo

The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

10 hrs ago
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How did Oscar winner Kpop Demon Hunters win hearts the world over?

We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

8 hrs ago
World
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Kpop Demon Hunters wins Oscars for best animated film and best original song

The Oscars are the latest in a string of accolades for the film, which include Golden Globe and Grammy awards.

1 hr ago
Asia
view of the Temple Israel sign out front of the synagogue, with police cars and yellow tape in view

Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says

US officials previously said the man accused of ramming a truck full of explosives into a synagogue had recently lost family in Lebanon.

14 hrs ago
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Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet

Hollywood’s biggest stars turned heads on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards

US & Canada
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.

Middle East
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.

World
Rabbi Jen Lader is talking with BBC anchor.

Temple Israel rabbi: 'We were horrified, but not surprised'

Temple Israel Rabbi Jennifer Lader speaks to the BBC's Helena Humphrey about the synagogue attack the FBI says was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

US & Canada
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Lowrider cars bounce onto US stamps

Five models of the custom vehicles that hop up and down using hydraulics will feature on US Postal stamps.

US & Canada
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Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 banknote

Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery".

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

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Groceries remain on shelves after tornado rips roof off supermarket

Nearly unscathed shelves stood next to destroyed grocery aisles after a tornado with winds of up to 150 mph hit Lake Village, Indiana.

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Travel

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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.
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Health and Wellness

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A simple trick to change other people's minds

People will be far more open-minded than you realise if you adopt these simple conversational techniques.

A person trying to read a crumpled map as the wind blows it against their face (Credit: BBC/ Getty Images)

How to heal your attention span

With technology offering instant gratification and quick thrills, experts explain how adding friction to our day-to-day can help heal our attention span and deepen our sense of self.

A game of Ludo on a wooden table. There are mobile phones on the table face up. There is one black dice and one white dice. There are three people around the table but only up to their necks. The person on the left is wearing a pink jumper. The person in the middle is wearing black jeans, a white top and a red and black flannel shirt. The person on the right is wearing a grey shirt and blue denim jacket.

Study explores wellbeing impact of board games

Researchers find games such as Dungeons and Dragons and Dixit can lead to a boost in confidence.


Travel

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What the short‑trip boom reveals about modern travel

Short getaways lasting two to four days reveal how people are rethinking rest.

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How rural Britain is reinventing wellness

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A beauty mogul's guide to luxury self-care in Dubai

A man sits on a bed reading a book in a cabin which has views out to green hills (Credit: Adam Firman)

The unstoppable rise of digital detox retreats


BBC Maestro

Master cocktail making with Ago Perrone

Master cocktail making with Ago Perrone

Shake up the party with cocktail-making techniques from one of the world's best mixologists, Ago Perrone.

Meet Ago Perrone and learn what to expect from the course

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Meet your Maestro as he outlines the course and find out why he's excited to share this journey with you.

Why every bartender has a favourite Martini

Why every bartender has a favourite Martini

Learn how to make the classic Martini, shaken or stirred, and find out about the the drink's origins.

Introducing the most classic of Italian cocktails

Introducing the most classic of Italian cocktails

Explore the world of Negronis, from the classic to Ago Perrone's signature version.

Meet the 'original' cocktail, made popular in the US

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Learn how to make the famous Old Fashioned and get a lesson on its likely ancient history.

How to make the perfect combo of spirit, citrus, and sour

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Ago introduces the sour cocktail family and explains how to master its popular taste with a refreshing example.

Why the Margarita is today's most-requested cocktail

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Learn to balance the flavours of tequila, lime, liqueur, and of course salt for this perennial party favourite.


US & Canada news

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The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

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Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his life

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Business

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

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


Sport

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We have to wake up - Szoboszlai warning sums up Liverpool plight

Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

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Technology

Asger, a young boy with blonde hair, is pushing a wheeled walking aid in front of him, while wearing an exoskeleton. The exoskeleton comprises leg braces and what looks like a power bank worn as a backpack. He is walking towards his mum Holly, who is crouching down to his level, in their garden.

Boy is first to trial 'life-changing' exoskeleton

Asger, seven, was able to walk all the way to school using the powered technology, his parents said.

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Science

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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

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Culture

Leonardo Di Caprio joins co-stars of One Battle After Another on stage.

One Battle After Another, Jessie Buckley and Michael B Jordan win big at Oscars

Sinners' Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history as the first woman to win the Oscar for best cinematography, as stars arrive at the Vanity Fair after party.

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BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face

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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.

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Pust: An ancient festival to chase away winter

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Travel

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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

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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.

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