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US bomb delay is biggest warning yet for Israel

By delaying a weapons shipment, the US is finally reaching for its biggest lever of influence over Israel.

Middle East

Going to the extreme: Inside Germany's far right

A BBC investigation uncovers links between opposition AfD party figures and extremist networks.

Europe

US bomb delay is biggest warning yet for Israel

By delaying a weapons shipment, the US is finally reaching for its biggest lever of influence over Israel.

Middle East

Going to the extreme: Inside Germany's far right

A BBC investigation uncovers links between opposition AfD party figures and extremist networks.

Europe

US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel

A bomb shipment was halted last week over concerns Israel was going ahead with a Rafah offensive.

Middle East

Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine's power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Europe

Egypt probes shooting of Israeli-Canadian man

A group claiming responsibility for the attack says it was in response to Israel's actions in Gaza.

World

Harry and King at London events but will not meet

The Duke of Sussex will not meet his father or brother during a brief visit to London.

UK

Georgia court agrees to hear Fani Willis ruling appeal

Donald Trump may now appeal a decision that kept the top prosecutor on his state election interference case.

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Brewdog boss James Watt steps down from CEO role

James Watt co-founded the Scottish brewery and pub group in Aberdeenshire in 2007.

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US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei

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Facebook 'did nothing about Taylor Swift ticket hack scam'

Disney says password crackdown will increase subscribers

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New Planet of the Apes: 'Definition of generic' ★★☆☆☆

While there are plenty of apes in action in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the latest instalment lacks character development and a decent screenplay.

The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar explained

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Game of Thrones actor Ian Gelder dies aged 74

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Dalí talks about his iconic 'aggressive' moustache

In an exclusive BBC archive interview the Surrealist artist shared the secret behind the most famous moustache in the world.

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Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid 'unprecedented security'

The Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid an "unprecedented level of security", 79 days before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games.

Who will compete in the Eurovision final?

The 68th Eurovision Contest semi-finals and final are taking place in Malmo, Sweden in May 2024.

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Earth

Is 'tornado alley' migrating?

It's that time of year when tornado alley swings into action. But is it moving?

Social media users warned over 'pet monkey' videos

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Brazil floods: 'We've never experienced anything like it'

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Metal mines pollution raises health worries

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Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat

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The all-female patrol guarding Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest

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Innovation

Can we really 'reset the internet' to make it safer for children?

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.

Japanese role-playing game joins Download Festival

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Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children

'AI can help people keep physical jobs for longer'

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TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app

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BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images

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Science and health

AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine

The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine.

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Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'

A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children.

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King Charles: One year since the Coronation

How does King Charles III's Coronation year compare to his mother's?

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Venus had water like Earth, here's why it became so dry

Venus once had oceans of water but today, it's bone-dry. Now, researchers know why.

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The rare condition that makes faces appear 'demonic'

Thanks to one patient, we now have the most accurate insight into life through the eyes of people affected by prosopometamorphopsia.

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Where do your old mobile phones and TVs go to die?

Dandora sits on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and 800 tonnes of garbage is dumped on the site every day.

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Mount Nemrut: Turkey's mystical stone monoliths

Christa Larwood climbs Mount Nemrut to learn more about a group of mystical stone monoliths.

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Why 2024's cicada bonanza is so rare

This rare dual emergence of two different broods hasn't happened for 221 years.

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Relocating an entire village in the Himalayas

As the river dried up, life in Samdzong became impossible. So the locals built a new village from scratch.

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AI v The Mind: Who has the edge?

In a new series, we will test the limits of the latest AI technology by pitting it against human experts.

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Why is only 10 percent of the population left-handed?

A new study reveals the role of rare gene variants and randomness in determining left-handedness.  

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Alaska's melting glaciers that rip homes apart

Qasa Alom meets a team conducting research on Alaska's changing environment.

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Cape Verde's stunning salt mines

An intriguing mix of cultures await travellers who are prepared to explore beyond the beaches.

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Slovenia's remote bedroom on top of a snowy mountain

Eva Zu Beck heads to the Slovenian mountains where she vists the country's remote refuges.

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Sri Lanka's healthy super fruit that saved lives

Sri Lankans began planting jackfruit trees to gain food self-sufficiency during British rule.

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Slovenia's spectacular snow sculptures

Eva Zu Beck heads to the Slovenian mountains and puts her skills to the test in a snow-castle competition.

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Inside the Icelandic plant turning CO2 into rocks

The world's largest direct air capture plant sucks CO2 from the air and deposits it underground.

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Inside the largest private gothic palace in Venice

Discreetly located in a sleepy Venetian square, Palazzo Fortuny surprises whomever ventures in.

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Why the Swedes love doing something that Americans hate

Sweden has some of the world's highest taxes, so why is the taxman so popular with the Swedes?

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The song that ended Europe's longest running fascist regime

Fifty years ago, on April 25, 1974, a Eurovision song gave the signal for a military coup in Portugal.

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Nasa reveals giant lava lake on Jupiter's volcanic moon

New research suggests the fiery moon Io has been spewing lava for billions of years.

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Michelin-starred chef Alexandre Mazzia will be a torchbearer when the Paris 2024 Olympics kick off in his hometown of Marseille. Here is his guide to the city, from sunsets to seafood.

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New Zealand's city built on a labyrinth of lava caves

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, and beneath it lies a sprawling network of caves - now scientists are trying to map them.

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This rare cicada emergence last happened in 1803

Two broods of cicadas have started emerging simultaneously for the first time in 200 years. It's loud, messy and very interesting.

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The cute flying fox that's gone forever

The Little Mariana fruit bat slipped into oblivion before scientists even had the chance to learn about its biology or behaviour.

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The 1968 photo that changed the world

More than 50 years after it was shot, Earthrise continues to be seen as one of the most iconic environmental photographs ever taken.

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Listen to world's first 'chat' between humans and whales

Scientists had a conversation with Twain, the humpback whale. It's the first ever recorded chat of its kind.

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The turtle video that sparked a plastic straw revolution

Bloody and in pain, when a plastic straw became lodged in the nostril of a turtle, a video showing its removal shook the world - sparking a movement to rid the world of plastic straws.

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England's 'largest gold nugget' discovered

A metal detectorist has uncovered something pretty unexpected and highly valuable on farmland in rural England.

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How a fictitious 'sea' became a top attraction

The Maldives' famous Sea of Stars is part fact, part fiction - but that just adds to the mystery of one of the country's top tourist attractions

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Where to see spring tulips in the Netherlands

Nienke Panis-Ringersma has made a career out of following the region's famous blooms. Here are her favourite ways to experience the season, from road trips to bulb picking.

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Botswana's inspirational women safari guides navigating change

A remarkable shift is reshaping the traditional landscape of piloting iconic canoes in one of Africa's most extraordinary places - a role that has long been the domain of men.

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Scientists exploring the ocean off the New Zealand coast believe they have discovered 100 new marine species.

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The prehistoric cows making a comeback in Portugal

The tauros, a specially bred version of the long-extinct auroch cattle, is being introduced to Portugal's Côa Valley.

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The US state that's home to Earth's oldest forest

The discovery of a 385-million-year-old forest in Cairo, NY, has stunned the world - but visitors to the region have been able to see rare fossil forests for more than a century.

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Flirt, date, divorce: The robust romantic lives of birds

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Rare footage shows life through the eyes of polar bears

Scientists attached cameras to polar bears to learn how they adapt to a warming planet and found worrying trends.

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Photographer tells BBC how he captured polar bear photo

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Searching for gold in Alaska

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The monster volcanoes hidden beneath Italy

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Why 1,000 manatees gathered at a hot spring

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Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine's power plants

Europe

Trinity protest camp to end after agreement made

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Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying police at climate protest

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Malawians who abandoned Israeli farms deported

World

Joy as son trapped in SA building collapse rescued

Africa

US and Canada news

House cancels DC mayor testimony after campus arrests

US & Canada

Accused Canadian serial killer trial opens in Winnipeg

US & Canada

Dozens rescued as tornado collapses FedEx depot

US & Canada

Miss USA resigns title on mental health grounds

US & Canada

Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court

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UK news

Harry gives reading at Invictus anniversary service

UK

King Charles smiles greeting garden party guests

UK

MoD censured over soldier's 'preventable' death

UK

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour

UK Politics

UK to expel Russian diplomat for spying - Cleverly

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Business

Top lawyer denies turning blind eye on Post Office

Business

E-gates back online after delays at UK airports

Business

US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei

Business

TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app

Business

Fraud victim's 18-month fight for £80,000 refund

Business

Culture

US indie music giant Steve Albini dies at 61

Entertainment & Arts

New Planet of the Apes: 'Definition of generic' ★★☆☆☆

Culture

The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar explained

Entertainment & Arts

Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'

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Dalí talks about his iconic 'aggressive' moustache

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Sport

Villa ready for 'biggest game of season' in Greece

Football

Cymru North champions Holywell face threat of relegation

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Jones 136 leads Sparks to victory at Thunder

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Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid 'unprecedented security'

Fiorentina into second straight Conference League final

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