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Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means temporary respite for civilians, but it might not last long
Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.
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At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes
Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
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Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals
A US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point variant are oceans apart, writes the BBC's diplomatic correspondent.
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'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
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Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
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22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
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Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
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Starmer says much work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.
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'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.
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New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
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'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years
Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.
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RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.
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Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
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Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption
Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.
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Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.
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Man, 21, stabbed to death near Primrose Hill viewing point named
The 21-year-old died on Tuesday evening after being stabbed at the north London beauty spot.
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Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.
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He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, historians say.
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The Papers: 'Fragile ceasefire at risk' and 'Putin mocks Starmer'
The papers on Thursday focus on the aftermath of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed between the US, Israel and Iran.
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BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
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Euphoria stars hit red carpet at premiere of third - and possibly final - season
Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reunite and are joined by some new cast members at the launch.
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BBC upholds complaints over racial slur in Baftas broadcast
The broadcast of a racial slur broke editorial standards, the corporation's complaints unit concludes.
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Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest
A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.
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Man jailed after blowing up his home
Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.
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US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)
US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?
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Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.
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Liverpool & Slot 'in survival mode' - but still just about alive
Negative tactics and no shots on target - but somehow Liverpool's Champions League campaign is still just about alive after a 2-0 loss at PSG.
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Fury wants to face Joshua after comeback fight
Tyson Fury says he wants to face long-term rival Anthony Joshua after his heavyweight comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.
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Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest
A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.
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World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby
England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.
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Family fun and holes in one - the Masters tradition crossing generations
The Masters Par 3 contest is a unique tradition that features 90-year-old Gary Player holing birdie putts and nine-year-old Frankie Fleetwood focusing on hitting a green.
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Dominant PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-final first leg
Goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia give PSG a 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

