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The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 6:17pm
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 6:17pm
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 6:05pm
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 5:13pm
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:55pm
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:55pm
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:53pm
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:53pm
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:01pm
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:01pm
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 11:51am
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 11:35am
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 11:29am
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 10:31am
Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.

California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 10:31am
Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 9:18am
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 4:41am
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 4:08am
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 4:08am
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 1:47am
The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

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