The world in a glance.

Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt

Transport unions say emergency declaration a 'superficial band-aid' that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.

Danish PM faces fight to stay in post after election losses

Denmark's centre-left prime minister has said she wants to stay in her job after inconclusive election results left the country facing weeks of coalition talks.

Israeli and Palestinian mothers call for peace on barefoot walk

Israeli and Palestinian mothers marched barefoot through Rome, calling for greater protection for children.

Iran war live: Iranian military dismisses Trump’s claim of negotiations

US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue despite claims of talks, with at least 12 killed, 28 wounded in an attack in Tehran.

Russian weapons, tactics seen in Ukraine are shaping Myanmar’s civil war

Russian role felt in Myanmar, from aircraft to waves of conscripts launching 'meat assaults' made infamous in Ukraine.

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon face another forced displacement

After Israel’s bombing of Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, Palestinian refugee Dalal Dawali fled to Beddawi camp.

Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period

Cities across Ukraine were hit, with local officials reporting at least eight people killed and dozens injured.

Arms manufacturer thrives amid US-Israel war on Iran

Elbit Systems has seen rapid growth as wars intensify across Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon.

Trump claims US has achieved ‘regime change’, ‘received present’ from Iran

US President Donald Trump has told reporters in the Oval Office that the US has achieved regime change in Iran.

Iraq to summon US, Iran envoys over deadly attacks: PM’s office

Iraqi government says it plans to deliver 'formal notes of protest' amid recent strikes tied to US-Israeli war on Iran.

What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

Iranian missiles cause injuries and major damage across Israel

Iran released a video showing the launch of missiles as a new wave targeted areas across Israel.

Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named

Investigators released details from the final three minutes of cockpit and tower communications, which showed controllers cleared both the plane and a fire truck to cross the…

Rescuers race to save stranded whale in Germany

Rescuers are trying to save a young humpback whale which is stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany.

US says they’re talking, Iran says they’re not. Who’s telling the truth?

Critics say Trump's claim of negotiations is a tactic to calm the market, but could the Iranians be ready to talk?

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season after 9-year stay

The former Chelsea and Roma forward has been linked with a move from Premier League champions to Saudi Pro League.

What impact is the war on Iran having on Israel?

Iranian missiles hit the country as global economic damage deepens.

Why is Trump asking for Europe’s help in war on Iran?

Former French Ambassador to the US Gerard Araud argues that Europe is right to avoid the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Israeli strike lands near Roman ruins in Lebanon

Smoke was seen rising close to Roman ruins in the Lebanese city of Tyre after an Israeli strike hit a building nearby.

Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

When are UEFA’s World Cup 2026 playoffs, and which nations are involved?

The final qualification spots for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are about to be sealed via UEFA and Intercontinental playoffs.

Israeli defences questioned as Iran continues to cause damage

Iranian missiles have caused damage in Israel, raising questions about the country’s air defence systems.

Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned

US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.

Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended

US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.

Moment rescuers find man alive under the rubble in Tehran

Rescuers have pulled a man alive from the rubble after US-Israeli strikes hit a residential area in Tehran.

Keir Starmer’s policy on the Iran war is a recipe for catastrophe

The British government has learned no lessons from the disaster that the US-UK invasion of Iraq was.

Is the US talking to Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and who is he?

Iranian leaders, including Ghalibaf, have denied that talks with the US are under way.

What if humanity meets the unknown?

What if we’re not alone in this universe?

After setbacks across Europe, is the populist far right losing ground?

The far right struggled to convert momentum into decisive victories across a string of recent elections and referendums.

Adviser questions US justification for war on Iran

Brian Finucane says US intelligence failed to substantiate claims of an ‘imminent threat’ from Iran

Missing Iranian uranium hinders Trump’s victory declaration

Former NATO official William Alberque says 440 kg of missing Iranian uranium is blocking a US victory claim.

Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty

Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.

Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection

The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.

Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks

Lebanese Foreign Ministry summons envoy to Iran, citing breaches of diplomatic protocol by Tehran.

Accountability for international humanitarian law is a ‘thing of the past’

Former ICC prosecutor Geoffrey Nice says the US-Israel warns that holding powerful states accountable is ‘unrealistic'

Children play around missiles as remnants of projectiles pictured across Middle East

As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fourth week, pictures have emerged of projectiles, including missiles, across the Middle East - some in unexpected locations.

Drone footage shows aftermath of Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv

Drone footage shows extensive damage to a multi-storey residential building in Tel Aviv after a wave of Iranian attacks.

Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords

The new provisions allow police to seize items with 'seditious intention', bypassing judicial authorisations.

Deadly air attack hits pro-Iran Popular Mobilisation Forces in Iraq

Video shows the aftermath of an airstrike in Iraq’s Anbar province on a headquarters of the Popular Mobilisation Forces.

Despite Trump’s peace talk claims, US-Israeli attacks continue to hit Iran

Huge explosions were heard in Tehran and other cities, as Iran denied it held talks with the US to end the war.

Denmark goes to the polls in a snap election after Trump's Greenland bid

Danes are voting in a general election called early by the country's prime minister, in apparent hopes of exploiting public support for her firm stance on Greenland.

ICE agents deployed to US airports: Which airports are affected?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were reportedly sent to 14 airports, including New York’s JFK.

Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness

Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

Trump administration deploys ICE agents at airports across US

The Trump administration has deployed ICE agents to airports across the United States.

US markets surge after Trump announces he’s postponing strikes on Iran

Major US financial markets opened higher after US President Donald Trump announced he was postponing strikes on Iran.

Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

US Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief

The US senator will now oversee the embattled department after a series of immigration enforcement blunders.

Israeli settlers vandalise school, raise Israeli flag in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers have been filmed vandalising a boys’ school in Huwara.

Trump says Iran ‘wants peace’ after US military did ‘great job’

US President Donald Trump says ‘there’s a very good chance of a deal’ to end the US-Israel war on Iran.