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Trump says US in 'very strong position' for Iran talks
Today
US president optimistic for Iran negotiations despite looming ceasefire deadline
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Uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks
Today
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?
Yesterday
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
Yesterday
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
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
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
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
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
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'
Thursday
In Cameroon, Pontiff condemns people who 'manipulated the very name of God'
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BBC in Iran as mediation efforts continue
Thursday
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
Last Wednesday
Iran's military command describes US blockade as prelude to violation of ceasefire
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Three years of war in Sudan
Last Wednesday
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'
Last Tuesday
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
Last Tuesday
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'
Last Monday
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
Last Monday
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
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Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon
Fri 10 Apr 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu calls for negotiations but insists "there is no ceasefire" in Lebanon
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Iran: Attacks on Lebanon are 'grave violation'
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Tehran says negotiations with US will be meaningless if Israel keeps striking Lebanon
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US-Iran ceasefire under strain
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Iran warns it will respond if Israeli attacks on Lebanon don't stop immediately
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Hegseth claims 'historic battlefield victory' over Iran
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Tehran says it will maintain control over Strait of Hormuz
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The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire
Wed 8 Apr 2026
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and safe passage for ships
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Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight'
Tue 7 Apr 2026
President Trump warns "whole civilisation will die tonight" as deadline for Iran nears
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Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon
Tue 7 Apr 2026
NASA crew has travelled farther from Earth than any human in history
