The world in a glance.

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means

UK's Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.

Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.

Netanyahu says Israel will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will maintain a ‘security zone’ in occupied Lebanon.

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates

Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog

The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".

FIFA clears World Cup referee accused of making white supremacist gesture

Australian referee Shaun Evans says he didn’t intend to communicate 'message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind'.

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran?

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.

A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation

From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.

'First line of defence' has collapsed in biggest ever outbreak of rare Ebola strain

The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely far higher than official figures, Oxfam has warned, due to lack of clean water and sanitation.

Can a social media ban protect young users?

The UK says it's banning access to social media for those under age 16.

EU officially launches Ukraine and Moldova accession process

Kyiv sees EU accession as a security guarantee and alignment with Western values as it defends against Russian invasion.

Hungarian MPs approve PM limits to block potential return of Orban

The reform is one of the first introduced by PM Peter Magyar as he seeks to return Hungary to the EU mainstream.

California Governor Newsom says US Department of Justice investigating him

Newsom says he and wife targeted because he is considering running for president in 2028; DOJ has not confirmed probe.

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base

It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties in crash at base north of Los Angeles, California.

EU fails to agree on sanctions for far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir

EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas confirms EU remains divided on sanctioning Israel

Zelenskyy visits historic Kyiv cathedral after deadly Russian strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a landmark Kyiv cathedral damaged by Russian missile and drone strikes.

As deal is agreed with US, not all in Iran are convinced that peace is here

Iranians are sceptical that a US-Iran agreement will end their hardships.

Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement

Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement

Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch

After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.

Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.

Iran deal is tacit admission of strategic defeat by Trump administration

The Iran "deal" is a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration and of a failure to achieve nearly all of his war aims.

Trump has admitted defeat on Iran war after historic blunder

The Iran "deal" is a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration and of a failure to achieve nearly all of his war aims.

Trump just admitted defeat on Iran war after historic blunder

The Iran "deal" is a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration and of a failure to achieve nearly all of his war aims.

Trump's Iran deal is an admission of defeat

The Iran "deal" is a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration and of a failure to achieve nearly all of his war aims.

Trump says Iran deal ‘all signed’

US President Donald Trump has said the agreement with Iran is 'all signed'.

UK court convicts two over PM-targeting plot run by mysterious Russian

Unverified reports say attacks were part of a campaign of sabotage and misinformation run by the Russian state.

Drone warfare kills over 1,000 in Sudan in 2026 as strikes multiply: UN

Reports show drone use expanding, with more than 1,000 civilians killed in first five months of 2026.

Lebanon Latest: Cautious optimism after ceasefire deal

Relief and cautious optimism in southern Lebanon as a US-Iran ceasefire takes hold.

Inside Albania’s protests over Jared Kushner’s resort

Jared Kushner’s $1.4bn resort has sparked Albania’s biggest protests in years. Is the country’s coast for sale?

Does the G7 still shape the global economy?

Trade tensions, wars and Asia's rise are testing the influence and unity of the Group of Seven (G7).

Homes in illegal Israeli settlements promoted at London property show

Sky News has obtained exclusive images that demonstrate illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank were being advertised at a controversial property show that attracted large…

Is Lebanon included? Country hopeful for US-Iran ceasefire, despite doubts

Ceasefire raises hopes in Lebanon, yet Israeli defiance and past violations overshadow lasting peace.

Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance

The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.

Drone strikes in Sudan killed over 1,000 people in five months, says UN

More than 1,000 people were killed in drone strikes in Sudan in the first five months of this year, the United Nations has revealed.

How Pakistan mediated a US-Iran agreement after more than 100 days of war

PM Sharif praises Pakistan's army chief for his efforts in securing a tentative deal, likely to be finalised in Geneva.

Record daily jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 178

The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.

South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?

Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is 'dangerous' and 'designed to be addictive'.

Stanford graduates stage pro-Palestine walkout at Google CEO speech

Stanford University graduates walked out during Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s commencement address.

At least 28 dead after Ethiopia bus crash

At least ‌28 people have died and several others were injured after a bus ‌plunged into a ravine ​in Ethiopia, state media reported.

At least 31 dead after Ethiopia bus crash

At least ‌31 people have died and 33 others were injured after a bus ‌plunged into a ravine ​in Ethiopia, police said.

Pakistani police mistakenly open fire on Australian family, killing child

Fatal shooting of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed by Punjab Police officer causes furore.

How Trump is relaunching a tariff war citing ‘forced labour’ concerns

Trade analysts predict Trump’s latest push could accelerate the 'reorientation' of global trade away from the US.

El-Geneina’s struggle: Life amid Sudan war and humanitarian challenges

El-Geneina residents face soaring food and water costs as aid struggles to meet the needs of displaced families.