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Smoke rises following an Iranian missile strike at an industrial site in southern Israel on Sunday
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Power cuts in Tehran after energy infrastructure hit, Iran says, as industrial complex on fire in Israel

Iranian officials are working to restore power, as Israel declares a "hazardous materials incident" in the south of the country following the blaze.


A collage of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. In the background, someone holds a sign and also a image of a missile launch is shown

Analysis: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.

20 hrs ago
BBC InDepth
A composite image showing a damaged grey aircraft framed by the BBC Verify branding

Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base

US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident.

2 hrs ago
Middle East

Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history

The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.

1 hr ago
US & Canada

It's Love Island but with fruit...the AI series dividing TikTok

Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.

20 hrs ago
Culture

The road signs that teach travellers about France

From abbeys and bridges to fish soup and Resistance history, France's motorway signs offer drivers a crash course in the nation rushing past their windows.

6 hrs ago
Travel

Young people say they feel lost. What's happening?

Katty Kay speaks to an expert about why large numbers of young adults say they're struggling to find purpose in life.

2 days ago
Katty Kay

Weekend reads

Johnson Space Center's mission operations control room during Space Shuttle mission (Credit: Getty Images)

From Mercury to Artemis: The evolution of Nasa's mission control in pictures

Space missions can succeed or fail from the support they get from mission control. Here, we look at the changing shape of Nasa's most important room in space.

The Triumph of Bacchus by Michaelina Wautier. A crowd surrounds Roman god Bacchus, who is reclining in the centre. Amongst the humans are satyrs, a donkey and a goat. (Credit: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna)

These artworks are by women - men got the credit

For centuries, The Triumph of Bacchus was misattributed then hidden – now it is at the centre of a major exhibition. Here are five groundbreaking artworks wrongly attributed to men.


Arts in Motion

Inside the school teaching students to slow down and observe

Inside the school teaching students to slow down and observe

At the Royal Drawing School, students rediscover drawing as a powerful way to see and experience the world anew.
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Best Audio of the Week

The Global Story, The Global Story, The cities built on scamming us all

The Global Story

The cities built on scamming us all

You're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, History of the Telephone: 150th anniversary special

You're Dead to Me

History of the Telephone: 150th anniversary special

Inheritance: Samsung, Samsung, 1. My kingdom for a horse

Inheritance: Samsung

1. My kingdom for a horse

Witness History, Witness History, The first Great Wall of China trek

Witness History

The first Great Wall of China trek

The Documentary Podcast, Madagascar: From famine to hope

The Documentary Podcast

Madagascar: From famine to hope

The Interview, The Interview, Nadia Calviño, EIB President: Can Europe compete?

The Interview

Nadia Calviño, EIB President: Can Europe compete?

Business Daily, Business Daily, No suits, four-day weeks: Asia's energy crunch

Business Daily

No suits, four-day weeks: Asia's energy crunch

Big Boss Interview, Business Matters, #32 BlackRock CEO: Global Recession Looms if Iran War Continues

Big Boss Interview

#32 BlackRock CEO: Global Recession Looms if Iran War Continues


More news

close-up of Avi Lewis' face, smiling

Canada's New Democratic Party elects Avi Lewis as its leader

Avi Lewis's campaign platform focused on revitalising the struggling left-leaning party and prioritising workers' rights.

4 hrs ago
US & Canada
A sea of protestors take the streets in New York City through Times Square.

No Kings protests draw millions to rally against Donald Trump

One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.

5 hrs ago
Europe

Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why

Posts with #TSW have had over a billion views on TikTok, sparking research into this mystery skin condition.

20 hrs ago
Health
A Sephora advert on a street in Bari, Italy (left) and (right) boxes of Benefit cosmetics skincare products.

Italy investigates Sephora and Benefit over marketing skincare to children

The Italian Competition Authority said luxury goods giant LVMH appears to have adopted "particularly insidious" marketing strategies.

52 mins ago
Europe
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, leads a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem on March 29, 2026, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US-Israeli war on Iran

Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem

The move drew criticism from the church, global leaders and the US ambassador. Israel's PM said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.

36 mins ago
World
A woman with turquoise hair and glasses, green earrings and necklace and a bright turquoise top, with green and turquoise bangles, holding a carrot cake

Bring cake, she said. It sparked a picnic craze sweeping the world

As Cake Picnic arrives in Australia, the founder shares how her accidental trend is bringing people together.

23 hrs ago
Australia

Editor's picks

The video game bringing medieval Europe back to life

The video game bringing medieval Europe back to life

BBC Tech Now meets the makers of Total War strategy series to uncover how they bring medieval cultures to life.

Tech Now
Legou2019s new smart brick

Lego's new smart brick

Tech Now experiences Lego's new Smart Brick, designed to bring physical play to next level.

Tech Now
Is this how AI might destroy humanity?

Is this how AI might eliminate humanity?

A research paper predicts AI autonomy by 2027 could lead to human extinction within a decade.

Tech Now
How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health.

Tech Now
Inside the telescope that could change the world

The observatory that can reveal the deepest secrets of space

Tech Now is given rare access to the world's most advanced telescope with the largest digital camera ever built.

Tech Now
Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

Tech Now
Where the 20th centuryu2019s brightest ideas were born

The birthplace of the 20th century's brightest ideas

A rare tour inside the legendary innovation powerhouse Bell Labs, home to world‑changing 20th century inventions.

Tech Now
How machines are shaping the vehicles of tomorrow

The new technology shaping the vehicles of tomorrow

Technology to get us around was a big theme at CES 2026. Tech Now tests out some of the latest innovations.

Tech Now

Watch List

Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria - a blonde woman with blue eyes - is holding a melting ice cream which is dripping down the cone and over her hand (Credit: HBO/ Sky)

12 of the best TV shows to watch this April

From the return of Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya in HBO's provocative drama Euphoria to the latest show from Baby Reindeer's creator and the comeback of sitcom classic Malcolm in the Middle.

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in The Drama (Credit: A24)

10 of the best films to watch this April

From Keanu Reeves as a star making a faux pas to Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in an excruciating black comedy, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.


Travel

A wisteria tunnel in full bloom at Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan (Credit: Alamy)

Japan's most spectacular bloom festivals

From pink plum blossoms in Setagaya to purple sprays of wisteria in Fukuoka, here are five alternative bloom festivals in Japan – and how to enjoy them responsibly.
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Football in 10 years

Football in 10 years: Game-changing tech

'AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off'

Could data, powered by AI, help bring about a revolution in football? BBC Sport investigates the technological advances that could change the game.

Alex Revell and Ryan Garry

Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion

Stevenage manager Alex Revell and Norwich City first-team coach Ryan Garry express their thoughts on what football could be like in 10 years' time.

Football in 10 years: Wrexham AFC

How Wrexham are getting 'Premier League-ready'

After three successive promotions for Wrexham, CEO Michael Williamson explains how the club are preparing for the next decade.


Keeping Tabs

Photo of journalist Thomas Germain broken up into multiple desktop windows with a cursor over it (Credit: Serenity Strull/ Madeleine Jett/ BBC)

I tried to prove I'm not AI. It didn't go well

I asked experts if I was real. Bad news – and even my aunt wasn't sure if I was a deepfake. AI is so convincing that a sitting prime minister struggled to prove he was alive, and you might be next.
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US & Canada news

An older man with white hair wears a black suit jacket and a white shirt

Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial

Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuit

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge in Florida

House Republicans reject Senate deal, prolonging partial US government shutdown


More world news

Commuters disembark a train at Anzac station on Melbourne’s Metro line.

Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices

Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike

Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters

India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food


Business

Houthi supporters in the back of a vehicle with guns

Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens

What does the future hold for AI in London?

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking


Sport

Roberto de Zerbi gestures from the touchline while Marseille boss

Spurs want De Zerbi to be new permanent boss

Tottenham Hotspur want to convince Roberto de Zerbi to become their new permanent head coach, after the departure of interim boss Igor Tudor.

Spurs have addressed their Tudor error - but cannot afford another

What can F1's bosses do to help keep Verstappen in the sport?

BBC Sport experts choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?


Latest Sport audio

606, 606, End of the Tudor era as Spurs show Igor the door

606

End of the Tudor era as Spurs show Igor the door

Football Daily, Tudor sacked: 'Another desperate act by Tottenham'

Football Daily

Tudor sacked: 'Another desperate act by Tottenham'

F1: Chequered Flag, Japanese GP Review: Could Verstappen Leave F1?

F1: Chequered Flag

Japanese GP Review: Could Verstappen Leave F1?

Football Daily, Women's Football Weekly: Inside Leicester City with Lehmann & Passmoor

Football Daily

Women's Football Weekly: Inside Leicester City with Lehmann & Passmoor

606, 606, England's examination, Roy's back in Bristol and happy Non-League Day

606

England's examination, Roy's back in Bristol and happy Non-League Day

Test Match Special, IPL 2026 Predictions, Then v Now, Best Ever Players

Test Match Special

IPL 2026 Predictions, Then v Now, Best Ever Players

F1: Chequered Flag, Japanese GP Quali Review: Antonelli v Russell & Verstappen’s Struggles

F1: Chequered Flag

Japanese GP Quali Review: Antonelli v Russell & Verstappen’s Struggles

Not by the Playbook, Sportshour, The swan effect

Not by the Playbook

The swan effect


Technology

A huge crowd of spectators fills a darkened exhibition hall, silhouetted against bright blue and white stage lights. Giant screens above the stage display a first-person shooter game in progress, with scoreboards visible at the top of the display. The industrial ceiling of the NEC is visible above, with rigging and spotlights cutting through the haze.

Gaming's Glastonbury arrives in Birmingham

DreamHack brings 50,000 fans to Birmingham's NEC for the gaming festival's first ever UK edition.

Traitors star Rachel inspires AI pint price checker

'We're having a moment': Fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Is screen time always bad for kids and how do I manage it?


Science

Artemis Mission Control, a modern room with many desks and screens facing one large central screen covered in information (Credit: Getty Images)

The nerve centre running a new mission to the Moon

Just like the Apollo missions, Artemis II will be run from a mission control monitoring every instrument from here on Earth. How has it changed since the days of the space race?

The ancient reason there are 60 minutes in an hour

The deep cave bacteria resistant to modern medicine

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts


Culture

Freya Ridings with a mic in her hand. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a top with a floral pattern.

Freya Ridings on buying a plane ticket and reclaiming her career: 'I felt like a naughty schoolchild'

The singer defied her team and fled to LA to record a new album. It was the best move she's ever made.

Alan Carr bought a Scottish castle. Could you?

Raye comes out swinging on her new album, This Music May Contain Hope

Controversial JFK Jr drama is a hit - here's why


Arts

A Quiet Evening by Thomas Kinkade (Credit: The Kinkade Family Foundation)

The dark side of the US's most divisive painter

Beloved by many, despised by others, Thomas Kinkade's quaint rustic scenes and his wholesome image belied a tortured story that contrasts with his "sugary" artworks.

Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist

The hoax that shook Australian literature

Secrets of the world's greatest art detective


Watch

Mass Neanderthal murder discovery in Spanish cave

Mass Neanderthal murder discovery in Spanish cave

Deep within Spain's El Sidrón Cave, 49,000‑year‑old bones reveal a Neanderthal family's dark fate.
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Travel

Comedian Keegan-Michael Key poses in a cowboy hat with a US flag in the background (Credit: Courtesy of Keegan-Michael Key)

Keegan-Michael Key on why road trips still matter

From childhood drives to the Rockies with his family to long hauls on the college comedy circuit, road trips have shaped Keegan-Michael Key's life.

Eight of the world's best beach escapes

The best countries for solo female travellers

How to 'Marie Kondo' your next trip


World's Table

A tray of pistachio baklava over a bed of pistachios (Credit: Getty Images)

Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

For centuries, pistachios have defined Gaziantep. Today, they remain the most prized ingredient in Turkey's culinary capital – and the secret behind its legendary baklava.

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth

How 'Yakult Ladies' became a lifeline in ageing Japan


Earth

The fruits of a cultivated golden oyster mushroom (Credit: Getty Images)

A rogue mushroom is tearing through US forests

The unstoppable golden oyster is ripping through woodland, after escaping from cultivation. As it runs riot, mushroom enthusiasts are rescuing the native fungi in its path.

In photos: A pesticide tragedy that haunts an Indian state

Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour

In modern India, kites vanish from the skies


Video

The 48,000-year-old weapon that powered early human survival

The 48,000-year-old weapon that powered early human survival

In Sri Lanka's caves, butchered monkey bones reveal a hunting tool that helped our early ancestors survive.

The Finnish shipyard making the world's toughest icebreakers

Inside a 12,000-year-old kitchen in Neolithic Anatolia

What does it take to run North America's largest ski resort?


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