Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war

The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.

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Struggling With Phone Addiction? Try These Remedies.

Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.

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'Historic homecoming' as endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic zoo

The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

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Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.

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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

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Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

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Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running'

Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

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Another vessel seized off Somali coast as threat level increased

The UK's maritime monitor has reported at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.

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'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fears at correspondents' dinner

Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.

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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.

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Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option

The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.

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Watch: 20,000 teddy bears highlight plight of missing Ukrainian children

Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.

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Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video

Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.

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Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

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He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

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Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

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Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.

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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.

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What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

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Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".

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Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

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US releases video said to show mission to capture Iranian ship

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

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Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

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'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

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Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

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Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife

Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

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Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

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Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf

Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

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Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

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Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.

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Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede

An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.

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I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses

Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.

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South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money

The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.

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Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files

Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.

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Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

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Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests

The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

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How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.

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This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst

For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.

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Irish government prepares fuel support deal after blockade pressure

Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland was affected for the fourth day in a row as vehicles, including tractors, blocked roads.

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German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic

German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour.

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Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

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Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?

Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

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Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days

The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.

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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

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Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

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Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement

Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.

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Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say

The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp.

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Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound

Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.

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Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

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Forget the A.I. Apocalypse. Memes Have Already Nuked Our Culture.

From our jokes and slang to the White House’s policy messaging, internet “brain rot” has escaped our phones to take over … well, everything.

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US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

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The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

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Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

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Uber and Lyft Offer Gas Price Relief, but Drivers Say It’s Not Enough

As fuel costs go up, making a living as a gig driver is harder than ever.

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Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

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Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

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The Future of Addictive Design + Going Deep at DeepMind + HatGPT

“The platforms should be absolutely begging Congress to regulate them, because the alternative is they get sued into oblivion by a bunch of law firms.”

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A.I. Could Change the World. But First It Is Changing Silicon Valley.

The tech industry has predicted A.I. will profoundly affect the nature of white-collar work. The industry’s own workers are already getting a taste of that future.

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One of Apple’s First Employees Looks Back at 50 Years

In 1976, 14-year-old Chris Espinosa rode a moped to his job demonstrating computers made in Steve Jobs’s childhood home. The company has changed a bit since then.

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Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.

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'It's phenomenal!': Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

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