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Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play

The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash

Christian allies of the president call the AI-generated image offensive as Trump says he thought it showed him as a doctor.

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism

Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.

Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims

Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, which he has denied.

Wins and challenges: Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office

Mamdani has made progress on pledges for free child care and city-owned grocery stores, but many goals remain.

McIlroy makes major warning after Masters triumph

After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter.