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US and Iran travel to Pakistan for peace talks
Today
But Tehran state media said there were no plans for direct negotiations
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Spain dismisses reports US wants it suspended from Nato
Yesterday
Nato says "no provision" to expel members after reports US could seek to suspend Spain
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The Lebanon ceasefire is 'extended by three weeks'
Yesterday
President Trump announces a three week extension of the Lebanon ceasefire after talks
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Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime after journalist killed
Thursday
Lebanese president says Israel targeting journalists, a day after deadly airstrike
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Iran seizes two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Thursday
Iran's president says the US blockade is the main obstacle to peace negotiations
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EU approves $100bn loan to Ukraine
Wednesday
Ukraine starts pumping Russian oil towards Hungary again, and gets $100bn loan from EU
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US announces a ceasefire extension with Iran
Wednesday
President Trump says a ceasefire will remain in place until Iran talks are concluded
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Trump says US in 'very strong position' for Iran talks
Tuesday
US president optimistic for Iran negotiations despite looming ceasefire deadline
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Uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks
Tuesday
Tehran's chief negotiator says meetings cannot resume under the shadow of US threats
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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
Monday
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of announcements by President Trump
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US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
Monday
US military said it has intercepted an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman
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The Global Story: The AI model that’s ‘too powerful’ to be released to the public
Last Sunday
Anthropic says its new model is too dangerous for public release. Should we be worried?
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz a day after declaring it open
Last Sunday
Vessels come under fire after Tehran says US blockade of Iranian ports must end
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The Happy Pod: Filling the empty chair left by my best friend
Last Saturday
The man helping to tackle loneliness by offering strangers somewhere to sit and chat
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US and Tehran dispute the future of Iran's uranium
Last Saturday
Trump says Iran will transfer its nuclear material to the US. Tehran denies any deal
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Tens of thousands of Lebanese return home after ceasefire
Last Friday
Israel warns they might have to evacuate again if the fighting resumes
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Pope Leo: 'world ravaged by handful of tyrants'
Thu 16 Apr 2026
In Cameroon, Pontiff condemns people who 'manipulated the very name of God'
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BBC in Iran as mediation efforts continue
Thu 16 Apr 2026
Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
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Iran warns it will block Gulf and Red Sea
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Iran's military command describes US blockade as prelude to violation of ceasefire
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Three years of war in Sudan
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Sudan marks the third anniversary of its civil war, the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
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China calls US blockade of Iranian ports 'dangerous'
Tue 14 Apr 2026
Beijing says Washington's actions put ships at risk in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Vice President suggests talks with Iran could resume
Tue 14 Apr 2026
JD Vance says a lot of progress was made with Iran and the ball is in Tehran's court
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Pope: 'I will not debate war with Trump'
Mon 13 Apr 2026
Trump has accused the pontiff of being 'weak' on crime and 'terrible for foreign policy'
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Péter Magyar wins the Hungarian election by a landslide
Mon 13 Apr 2026
The EU looks forward to closer ties with Hungary now that Viktor Orbán has been ousted
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The Global Story: The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
Sun 12 Apr 2026
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC
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'Historic' US Iran talks end without deal
Sun 12 Apr 2026
The marathon meeting has ended with no deal to end the conflict in the Middle East
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The Happy Pod: From a small town, to the moon
Sat 11 Apr 2026
The mayor of Ingersoll beams with pride as the Canadian town is represented on Artemis II
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Artemis II splashdown
Sat 11 Apr 2026
Nasa's four Artemis II astronauts have safely returned to Earth and are "feeling great"
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JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran
Fri 10 Apr 2026
Islamabad warns gap between US and Iran's negotiating positions remain wide
