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09/04/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
09/04/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
09/04/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire
Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire. Will it hold?
09/04/2026 04:01 GMT
Iran ceasefire strain over Lebanon
The Iran-US ceasefire is being tested over whether the truce applies to Lebanon.
09/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Does the US-Iran ceasefire apply to Lebanon?
Iran's president says it won't abandon the Lebanese people in the face of Israeli attacks.
09/04/2026 13:01 GMT
Iran says attacks on Lebanon a "grave violation" of ceasefire
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen if the US withdraws its "aggression"
Israel asks for direct talks with Lebanon
Netanyahu orders direct negotiations with Lebanon, aimed at 'disarming Hezbollah'.
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Chris Warburton and Sarah Mulkerrins.
A daily briefing from BBC News on the latest developments in the US-Israel war with Iran.
Israel to hold talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire
The announcement followed reports of pressure on Israel from President Trump
Melania Trump's surprise statement
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall.
