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JD Vance and Pakistani PM Vance wearing suits, shaking hands and looking at the camera.
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US-Iran peace talks begin in Islamabad through Pakistani mediators

Details of the negotiations remain scarce so far, but talks are being carried out indirectly for now.


Victor Glover and Christina Koch smile in their orange space suits after returning to Earth. They are sat on a Navy MH-60 Seahawk, the interior of which is visible behind them.

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada
Lunar base with astronauts growing food in glasshouses. The Earth hangs above in the blackness of space

The mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

The Artemis mission was almost flawless, but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

13 hrs ago
US & Canada

Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

10 hrs ago
US & Canada

Trump administration unveils 250-foot 'Triumphal Arch' design

The new arch, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

12 hrs ago
US & Canada

Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory

As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

13 hrs ago
Europe

California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations

The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.

10 hrs ago
US & Canada

Weekend reads

An anatomical-inspired illustration of a man pulling a polyester top over his head (Credit: Emmanuel Lafont/ BBC)

How to breathe in fewer microplastics in your home

Clouds of microplastics concentrate in the air of our homes, and we could be breathing in millions of them each year. A few changes can help us reduce exposure.

Collage of Jacob Elordi, Zendayak and Ryan Gosling in Wuthering Heights, The Drama and Project Hail Mary (Credit: Warner Bros/ A24/ Amazon MGM Studios/ BBC)

Eight of the best films of 2026 so far

BBC film critics Caryn James and Nicholas Barber pick their cinema highlights of the year so far – from a touching sci-fi blockbuster to a provocative comedy-drama starring Zendaya.


Premier League

Alex Scott celebrates
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Premier League: Superb Scott restores Bournemouth lead at Arsenal

Follow live text coverage and radio commentary from Saturday's four Premier League games, starting as Arsenal host Bournemouth.

Could Guardiola's best and Arteta's worst month decide title?

A tough season, playing angry, and messaging Michael Owen


Best audio of the week

The Global Story, The Global Story, Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire

The Global Story

Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire

Global News Podcast, Artemis II splashdown

Global News Podcast

Iran peace talks and the Artemis II splashdown

The Interface, The Interface, Will algorithms increase your grocery bill?

The Interface

Will algorithms increase your grocery bill?

The Interview, The Interview, Parmy Olson, AI expert: Who controls the future?

The Interview

Parmy Olson, AI expert: Who controls the future?

13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II, Artemis II, 10. How to train your astronaut

13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II

10. How to train your astronaut

Rare Earth, Rare Earth, Hot Sport

Rare Earth

Hot Sport

In Our Time, In Our Time, Archaea

In Our Time

Archaea

Business Daily, Business Daily, Wind power: A lifeline or gamble for islands?

Business Daily

Wind power: A lifeline or gamble for islands?

Witness History, Witness History, Hitler's teeth

Witness History

Hitler's teeth

The Documentary Podcast, Albania: Land, money and the sea

The Documentary Podcast

Albania: Land, money and the sea


More news

In pictures: Artemis II's spectacular Moon mission, from launch to dramatic splashdown

In pictures: Artemis II's spectacular Moon mission, from launch to dramatic splashdown

The crew of Artemis II are safely back on Earth after a successful splashdown, completing their historic loop around the Moon.

Dressed in a black-red check shirt, Samay Raina looks into the camera while holding a mic in his left hand

An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour

A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.

12 hrs ago
Asia

What is Trump doing with the US Forest Service?

The Trump administration has announced it will move the service's headquarters to Utah and restructure the agency.

16 hrs ago
US & Canada

Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

4 hrs ago
Africa
Two polar bears standing on their hind legs on snowy tundra, facing each other and touching forepaws, with a dark blue sky in the background.

16 incredible photos from Doug Allan, late Planet Earth cameraman

Allan worked alongside Sir David Attenborough on BBC documentaries, including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.

5 hrs ago
Edinburgh, Fife & East
A young male is seen lying down on a stretcher in a hospital ward, hooked up to a drip, as a woman kneels by his side and holds his hand. A man in scrubs is seen stood next to the stretcher looking on at a group on men gathered at the end of the stretcher, while another person can be seen lying on a stretcher in the background

Gunmen kill at least four people at Afghanistan picnic spot

Officials say attackers opened fire near the village of Deh Mehri in Herat.

17 hrs ago
Asia
Footage shows the runaway wolf walking on a road in Daejeon, South Korea

South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf

The male wolf, named Neukgu, escaped a zoo in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday, officials said.

20 hrs ago
Asia

Editor's picks

Inside Finlandu2019s Arctic icebreaker ship labs

The Finnish shipyard making the world's toughest icebreakers

Tech Now heads to Finland to meet the engineers designing icebreaker ships navigating through Arctic sea ice.

Tech Now
Apple at 50: The tech devices that defined a generation

Apple at 50: Devices that defined a generation

Tech Now asks what's next for Apple as the tech giant marks its 50th anniversary.

Tech Now
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
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
The fascinating history of the QR code

The fascinating history of the QR code

QR codes are used in so many areas of our lives. Tech Now explains the story behind their creation.

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
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
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

Travel

People sit outside a green-tiled pub in London on wooden benches with gold lettering reading 'Fine Ales and Stout' (Credit: Alamy)

How to not embarrass yourself in a British pub

A British pub may look informal but it runs on strict rules, from invisible queues to round-buying, tipping and last orders.
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Science

An old book from the middle ages

The lost medieval pronouns of English intimacy

Wit, unker and git are among a dazzling range of now-extinct pronouns that reveal what people once thought about "two-ness".
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US & Canada news

The Artemis II mission crew in the Orion spacecraft

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Trump posts graphic video of slaying to argue for stricter immigration policies

Why is Melania Trump speaking out about Epstein now?

OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail


More world news

Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega gestures while speaking to camera in front of a digger and rubble on a residential street in Beirut.

Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple

Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers


Business

An oil tanker at sea silhouetted against a sky at sunset.

Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait

Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?

India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media


Sport

Bossman Jack ridden by Harry Skelton on their way to winning the Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle on Grand National Day of the Randox Grand National Festival 2026 at Aintree Racecourse
LIVE

Grand National 2026: Build-up to big race as Skelton has second winner at Aintree

Follow live text and radio commentary on the 2026 Grand National at Aintree.

LIVE

Scottish Premiership: Hearts & Celtic among 10 teams playing final pre-split fixtures

LIVE

Championship: Ipswich lead Norwich in feisty derby, Coventry being held

LIVE

Watch: Women's Six Nations - world champions England host Ireland in front of record crowd


Latest Sport audio

Not by the Playbook, Sportshour, Clinging on

Not by the Playbook

Clinging on

The Wayne Rooney Show, The Wayne Rooney Show, Rooney and Littler: The BRUTAL reality of being #1

The Wayne Rooney Show

Rooney and Littler: The BRUTAL reality of being #1

BBC Women's Football Weekly, Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, Extra: Inside England with Wiegman, Russo and Barry!

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Extra: Inside England with Wiegman, Russo and Barry!

More than the Score, More Than The Score, The Grand National: a commentator's view

More than the Score

The Grand National: a commentator's view

Football Daily, The Commentators’ View: Ticket prices & ‘needing snookers’

Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: Ticket prices & ‘needing snookers’

Football Daily, Ollie Watkins - The Football Interview

Football Daily

Ollie Watkins - The Football Interview

Football Daily, Euro Leagues: Davide Ancelotti Special

Football Daily

Euro Leagues: Davide Ancelotti Special

More than the Score, More Than The Score, The Masters at Augusta: what makes it so special?

More than the Score

The Masters at Augusta: what makes it so special?


Technology

A man with brown hair in a red and white checked shirt takes a selfie standing next to a post box. He has a box under his arm containing stacks of black envelopes. It is a sunny day and he is smiling.

TikTok vicar sends out Bibles for free

Rev David Sims from St Thomas's Church in Aldridge has sent more than 3,100 bibles to those who ask.

Data centre pause 'reflects national challenges'

Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits


Science

The rat Magawa was pictured in 2010 with his PDSA medal for gallantry - sometimes described as the George Cross for animals.

Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands

'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off

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


Culture

Side-by-side image of monotoned and coloured versions of Raphael's Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn (Credit: Alamy/ Galleria Borghese)

Why this 16th-Century painting isn't what it seems

Overpainted images hidden inside Raphael's 16th-Century Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn show how the image of the ideal woman has been carefully controlled by men.

Euphoria has 'lost its zeitgeisty edge' ★★☆☆☆

10 of the best TV shows of 2026 so far

The scientist who developed the polio vaccine


Arts

Mia Farrow and Robert Redford in The Great Gatsby

The world's most misunderstood novel

F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is synonymous with glitz and glamour, but this is just one of many myths that have surrounded the book since its first publication in 1925.

10 early photographic 'fakes' that trick the eye

The tragic romance hidden in a 19th-Century painting

Is this the real face of the 'Virgin Queen'?


Watch

On the hunt for fatberg blockages in the UK sewer system

On the hunt for fatbergs beneath our streets

Tech Now investigates how AI is exposing the hidden world of fatberg formation in Britain's sewers.
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Travel

An aerial shot of a city where all the buildings are white and there is a bright blue sea in the distance (Credit: Moon Creek Studios, courtesy of Alys Beach, FL)

The Floridian beach town that looks like Santorini

The striking all-white architecture of Alys Beach may conjure Europe and the Caribbean, but its walkable streets and luminous Gulf beaches are pure Florida.

What happens when remote travel goes wrong

Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US

This is the year to visit Morocco's quiet capital


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

A koala on Kangaroo Island hugs a tree branch and looks at the camera (Credit: Ana Norman Bermudez)

As chlamydia threatens koalas, one island offers hope

An island colony whose koalas are free of chlamydia could help save the wider population from the deadly disease.

A rogue mushroom is tearing through US forests

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

The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on UK mountains


Video

The mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge

The mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge

Göbekli Tepe, an 11,500‑year‑old temple, offers clues to humanity's first steps towards settling down.

Inside the hotel where Agatha Christie wrote a classic

Jacob Elordi turned an insult into an Oscar nomination

How early humans faced a terrifying Ice Age predator


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