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. BBC Verify: What we know about the Iranian ship seized …
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Showing articles published from 16 Apr 2026 through 15 May 2026.
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch. Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for …
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US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from death of missing teenage girl
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case. US singer D4vd charged with in death of missing girl Officials …
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Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences. Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon Copyright …
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Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76
At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white. Cynthia Shange: Black beauty queen who represented South Africa at …
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Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop
The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill. Rio De Janeiro: Tourists stranded on hilltop after police …
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Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop
The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill. Rio De Janeiro: Tourists stranded on hilltop after police …
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More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says. Uganda's army UPDF says more than 200 civilians rescued from ADF in …
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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon
The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line . Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The …
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Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57
The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell. Patrick Muldoon: Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor dies aged 57 Copyright current_year BBC. All rights …
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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week, Japan earthquake: 7.7 magnitude quake triggers tsunami warning Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible …
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Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences. Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon Copyright …
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Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi. Nigeria's Iroro Tanshi wins Goldman Environmental Prize for trying to save bats Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. …
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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external …
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Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe
Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen. Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. …
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Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran. Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan Copyright current_year BBC. …
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Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi. Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears …
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US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible …
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Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for …
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At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India
Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state. Tamil Nadu: Firecracker factory blast in India state kills at least 25 Copyright current_year BBC. All rights …
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