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Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?
Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
After Iran talks falter, will Trump escalate or negotiate?
The world waits for Trump's verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.
'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations.
'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.
How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.
Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.
Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files
Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.
India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it
Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.
Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.
The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.