The world in a glance.

Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction

The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

Doctors warn of worsening crises as vital supplies run low and Israeli attacks devastate Beirut and surrounding areas.

Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams

A Medical student was holding onto hopes of being a doctor, when the Gaza war caused restriction on attaining education.

Netanyahu: ‘No ceasefire in Lebanon’, Israel open to peace talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon

Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran

In a statement read out on television, Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran will 'demand compensation' for war damages.

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon, Netanyahu says

The announcement came after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday which killed 303 people, according to health officials.

US fertility rate drops to all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline

The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.

US led ‘historic’ foreign aid decline in 2025 amid Trump cuts: OECD

A forum of top economies in Europe and Americas says aid from members declined 23 percent as humanitarian needs grow.

Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.

Iran says it ‘would be dumb’ for US to let Netanyahu kill diplomacy

In an implicit response to JD Vance, Iran's Abbas Araghchi warns of the repercussions of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

Iranians rally nationwide to honour late leader Ali Khamenei

Thousands gathered across Iran to honor Ali Khamenei, whose assassination marked the start of the US-Israeli attack.

Sidon residents recall horror of Israeli strikes after Iran ceasefire

Residents in Sidon are surveying the destruction after Israeli strikes flattened a religious complex.

Israel’s Netanyahu calls for talks with Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’

Israeli PM says his gov't ready to enter negotiations on 'disarming Hezbollah' and 'establishing peaceful relations'.

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election

Crime and corruption are top issues for voters as the country struggles to cope with persistent political instability.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Wishah, killed by Israeli strike, laid to rest

Mourners gathered for the funeral of Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Mohammed Wishah in in Gaza.

Can global supply chains recover from the Iran war?

Conflict upends flow of critical raw materials for manufacturing, aviation and technology.

French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess

Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon aimed to undermine ceasefire, critics say

More than 250 people have been killed in a barrage of air strikes on Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies after falling ill in Nepal

The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Has Iran’s 10-point plan changed, as JD Vance claims?

The proposal fuels uncertainty as US officials offer conflicting interpretations of the plan to permanently end hostilities.

Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening

Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?

Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

Four die, dozens rescued in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK

Tragedy underscores failure to create safe routes for asylum seekers, say campaigners.

Diesel and jet fuel shortages for some time, IMF warns

The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Funeral held for Al Jazeera’s Wishah killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

More than 260 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the genocide in October 2023.

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza

The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.

Irish army called in to remove fuel depot blockades

The Irish government has asked the army to help remove vehicles blocking fuel depots as protests entered a third day.

Fury wants boxing clash with Joshua after comeback fight against Makhmudov

Fury, who returns to the ring against Makhmudov on Saturday, says he wants to face his compatriot Joshua next.

He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case

Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Iran war day 41: What’s happening in Lebanon, Middle East and beyond?

Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks killed at least 254 people in a single day.

For Gulf states, Hormuz uncertainty casts shadow over US-Iran ceasefire

Experts say Gulf countries are wary of the US agreeing to a deal that gives Iran leverage over the vital energy route.

Turkish convoy condemns ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel

Hundreds of vehicles have driven through Istanbul to condemn the ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel.

Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'

The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.

Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief

Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

‘Israel must be restrained for US-Iran ceasefire to hold’

Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent had warned Israel could ‘sabotage’ the US-Iran ceasefire.

Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.

JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon

The US vice president says Iran had a 'legitimate misunderstanding' about Lebanon's inclusion in this week's ceasefire.

Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records

Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida last week after rolling his SUV.

Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war

The US president has lashed out at European partners for declining to contribute military forces to the war on Iran.

Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and urges Lebanon’s inclusion

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as “very good news".

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons

It's not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an 'empty threat'.

Atletico Madrid shock 10-man Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal

Atletico take ⁠firm ⁠grip on the quarterfinal with 2-0 first-leg victory as Cubarsi sent off for Barcelona at ​Camp Nou.

What to know about Israel’s strikes on Lebanon amid US-Iran ceasefire

Israel unleashed a massive bombardment on Israel a day after the US and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement.

He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case

Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, historians say.

Trump has found his Iran off-ramp – but at what cost?

Domestically and internationally, the effects of the war will be felt for years to come.