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US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait
Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning “repeated” Iranian attacks.
18 hrs agoWorld
Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC’s international editor.
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
The justice department says it “disagrees strongly” with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
No, Trump’s name hasn’t been removed from the Kennedy Center
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.
10 hrs agoUS & Canada
Trump inserts himself into the centre of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
Instead of a uniting event, America’s Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.
8 hrs agoUS & Canada
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a ‘web of deceit’
12 hrs agoUS & Canada
Toy Story 5 shows ‘terror’ of children’s screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children’s attention.
8 hrs agoCulture
Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
40 mins agoBusiness
Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts
According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.
AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.
Serena Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen’s doubles
Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women’s doubles at Queen’s.
Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias’ case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
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Marilyn Monroe ‘lookalikes’ gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa’s Moon mission?
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal… again?
BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.
Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been “misled” over ticket sales and seat locations.
Features
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran’s strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.
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.
‘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.
California teen wins US spelling bee – but could you compete? Take our quiz
Nine kids have battled it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals – can you spell as well as they did?
When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.
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Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
3 hrs ago5 hrs ago
Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias’ case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
5 hrs ago7 hrs ago
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a “criminally negligent manner” when he plowed into cars and killed five people.
7 hrs ago8 hrs ago
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
The justice department says it “disagrees strongly” with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
8 hrs ago8 hrs ago
Trump inserts himself into the centre of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
Instead of a uniting event, America’s Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.
8 hrs ago10 hrs ago
No, Trump’s name hasn’t been removed from the Kennedy Center
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.
10 hrs ago12 hrs ago
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a ‘web of deceit’
12 hrs ago16 hrs ago
Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts
According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.
16 hrs ago1 day ago
Marilyn Monroe ‘lookalikes’ gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
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