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Intense bombing in Tehran, Isfahan

Black smoke is rising over Tehran and Isfahan after early morning US-Israeli airstrikes on the cities.

'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp

More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.

Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran creating a new Middle East

Donald Trump told a Saudi investment conference that the Middle East will soon be free from Iranian “nuclear blackmail.”

'Memory of a generation': China mourns the sudden death of a controversial education influencer

The divisive 41-year-old was among the country's most prominent influencers.

Houthis warn ‘fingers on the trigger’ as US-Israel war on Iran continues

The Iran-aligned Yemeni group have the ability to target key shipping lanes around the Arabian Peninsula.

Tiger Woods charged with DUI after rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene of car crash in which he struck another vehicle.

Oyarzabal double seals Spain win against Serbia in World Cup warm-up

Spain enjoy a comfortable night as Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice in 3-0 win against Serbia in warm-up for World Cup 2026.

Man arrested over plot to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist's NY home

Agents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.

Tiger Woods charged with driving under the influence after hitting another vehicle and rolling his car

Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after his car was involved in a crash in Florida, police said.

Tiger Woods' mugshot released after his arrest following dramatic car crash

Police have released Tiger Woods' mugshot hours after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a dramatic car crash in Florida.

'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises

One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran

A senior IRGC official in Tehran told state television that children over 12 can join armed patrols and checkpoints.

Rubio says US expects to finish Iran war 'in next couple of weeks'

Marco Rubio said US allies were open to helping escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has closed and threatened to charge fees for.

Mexico’s navy searches for two missing boats involved in Cuba aid convoy

The Nuestra America Convoy said that the sailboats were led by 'experienced sailors' with access to safety equipment.

Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation

Uranium facility, steel plants and heavy water complex among targets hit as IRGC warns of escalation.

How important are the Gulf economies to the world?

Impact of US-Israeli war on Iran poses serious risks beyond energy sector.

Israel attacks major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran

Smoke was seen rising from Iran’s Arak heavy-water plant following Israeli air strikes on key infrastructure.

Smoke rises over Beirut suburbs after massive Israeli airstrike

Smoke rose over the skyline of Beirut following airstrikes as Israel continued to escalate its war on Hezbollah.

Trump orders paychecks for TSA workers as Congress stalls and airport chaos grinds on

The late-night vote was a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown - and long security lines at US airports - to an end.

Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails

A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".

US Palestinian activist says FBI foiled assassination plot against her

US law enforcement say man was arrested for plotting Molotov cocktail attack against activist Nerdeen Kiswani.

US diplomat Marco Rubio denounces settler violence, tolls in Hormuz strait

Rubio reiterated President Donald Trump's call for other countries to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico

Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.

Israelis question Lebanon war as opposition grows

Growing opposition within Israel is raising questions about the government’s military strategy in southern Lebanon.

Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.

FBI director Kash Patel hacked as personal photos appear online

Pro-Iranian hackers say they've infiltrated the account of FBI director Kash Patel after posting his personal photos and documents online.

Three dead after helicopter crash in Hawaii

The helicopter, which was carrying one pilot and four passengers,crash-landed about 100 yards off a beach, officials say.

Meet the children left without parents under El Salvador’s emergency decree

As El Salvador's state of emergency turns four years old, families warn of the toll of the mass arrests on children.

Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years

Norway, as well as other NATO countries, has been under pressure from the US to boost defence spending.

‘Raising 10 red flags’: Is Israel’s army exhausted?

After years of regional forever wars, Israel's chief of staff warns the army is on the brink of collapse.

Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz?

Countries in the Middle East have ramped up oil exports via pipeline to bridge the Strait of Hormuz gap.

Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

Iran expert says US ground invasion could cause a global economic meltdown

Ali Vaez says the US and Iran have reached a stalemate where further escalation would likely lead to catastrophe.

Nepal’s new PM gives message to nation in rap, ahead of swearing in

Nepali rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah has been sworn in as PM after his party’s landslide election win.

Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics

Noelia Castillo died on Thursday evening in a Barcelona hospital, after a protracted legal battle with her own father.

UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike

The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

Pilots of firefighting helicopter survive crash in South Africa

Video shows the moment a firefighting helicopter lost control and crashed conducting water drops in South Africa.

Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity

At 35, Balen Shah becomes Nepal's first Madhesi prime minister, representing the southern plains bordering India.

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

‘My heart burns with pain’: Iranian mother tells UN of Minab school attack

Grieving mother Mohaddeseh Fallahat, whose two children were killed, and Iran's Araghchi address Human Rights Council.

War on Iran price crisis not just about energy, says analyst

Abdulla Banndar Al-Etaibi, says the disruption of fertiliser supplies due to the war on Iran will push food prices up.

Burj Khalifa hit by lightning as Dubai suffers flooding after storms and heavy rainfall

Dubai has been hit by overnight flooding after "intense downpours" hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting officials to issue warnings.

Iran emergency workers search for survivors after deadly US-Israel attacks

Latest victims include six people killed in Qom as Iran announces grim milestone of nearly 2,000 war dead.

Israel’s opposition says military forces are ‘in collapse’

Yair Lapid has criticises the government and says military forces are ‘in collapse.'

Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war

Sports Ministry says ban for 'security' of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.

Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'

Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks?

Trump has delayed attacks on Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, claiming talks are going well - though Iran disagrees.