Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
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Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
It comes after the US charged Raúl Castro with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
Officials denied refusing entry, but dodged questions on why Americans didn’t return.
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.
US forecasters say 2026 is likely to produce fewer named storms than normal but warn it only takes one hurricane to cause devastation, as Ben Rich explains.
Larry Bushart spent 37 days behind bars for a meme he shared on Facebook after the killing of the conservative commentator.
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.
Beneficiaries include startup backed by firm with links to the Trump family.
From your weight and facial expressions to your destination, cars collect a startling amount of data about you. Some of it may even raise your insurance costs.
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.
Access to TV OS’s source code could allow users to limit ads, tracking.
“This further confirms the wisdom of the current policy of retiring the ISS in 2030.”
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Toyota is the latest automaker to report PHEV charging stats, and they’re encouraging.
The 2027 Audi Q9’s digital matrix lights satisfy new NHTSA rules on minimizing glare.
“As a bonus, it captured Mars images from a rare perspective.”
Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating.
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring long-term benefits to our health.
New materials designed by artificial intelligence promise to provide stronger hip replacements and improve how fractures heal.
It is more than 45 years since the first baby conceived using IVF was born, yet the procedure is still a roll of the dice for many couples. Can new research change that?
There are many hidden forces at play that shape a new mother's identity, biology and physical self.
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
“We believe we have identified the largest TAM in human history.”
The deal - the first between a G7 country and the Gulf Co-operation Council - has been criticised by rights groups.
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
The head of one of Nigeria's biggest energy companies, Oando, says Iran tensions have boosted demand for African oil.
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
In a new documentary, the star says she "got through it, again" following successful treatment in 2005.
Women are still taking on most of the cognitive burden of running a household. Understanding why is the key to reducing burnout.
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GPS ruined our sense of direction. Search engines weaken our memory. AI, scientists warn, could do the same to everything from creativity to critical thinking.
While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also help reverse mental ageing.
Scientific research is upending gender stereotypes about empathy – and revealing new ways of thinking about masculinity.
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.
The story of romance, food and colonialism is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
The singer's team have said they've "heard concerns" from fans regarding obstructions.
Gaten Matarazzo is no stranger to the theatre, having starred in several Broadway shows from a young age.
Tony Scott’s 1986 blockbuster and the 2022 sequel are the best recruitment tools the US Navy could hope for.
“You are he who will restore peace to Eternia.”
A statue commemorating actor and writer Terry Jones is vandalised just weeks after being unveiled.
