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‘People are afraid’: Lebanese reeling after Israel’s devastating attacks

Fear and confusion grip Lebanon as Israeli strikes devastate the country and its place in the ceasefire is contested.

NASA releases picture of ‘Earthset’ shot by Artemis crew

New NASA 'Earthset' photo from Artemis II echoes Apollo 8’s iconic 'Earthrise' in historic lunar flyby.

'Democracy kills': The self-styled revolutionary turning his back on the West

Few heads of state command a cult following like the youngest world leader and military ruler of Burkina Faso, President Ibrahim Traoré.

Inside the secretive country run by a military leader with a cult following

Few heads of state command a cult following like the young world leader and military ruler of Burkina Faso, President Ibrahim Traoré.

World reacts to ‘brutal’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon after US-Iran truce

Israeli attacks have killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165 others, according to Lebanon’s Civil Defence.

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death

Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

White House says Trump’s ‘red line’ against Iran nuclear enrichment remains

Trump's spokesperson says Vice President JD Vance will lead US team for negotiations with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday.

JD Vance slams Zelenskyy comments on Orban ahead of Hungary election

US vice president in Hungary calls Ukrainian leader's 'threatening' remarks 'completely scandalous'.

Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty

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

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

Armed men have raided Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, apparently with support from the Israeli army.

Lebanon PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as Israeli strikes hit Beirut

Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam expressed optimism in de-escalation hours after Tehran and Washington struck a ceasefire deal.

How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire

Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.

Hegseth: Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire, claims ‘historic victory’

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed a decisive victory over Iran.

Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault

US president says war in Lebanon is 'separate skirmish' as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce.

Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45

The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon

Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes.

Vance warns Iran ceasefire hinges on good faith talks

JD Vance says Donald Trump is seeking a deal “in good faith,” but Iran has to be willing to negotiate.

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning

Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say.

Did America lose yet another war?

The war on Iran has repeated the failures of past US conflicts defined by hubris and ignorance.

CAF’s Motsepe to visit both Senegal and Morocco amid AFCON fallout

Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco.

Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire

Israel's confrontation with its regional nemesis leaves Iran both standing and strategically stronger, analysts say.

Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war

The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

S Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain report attacks after Iran-US truce

Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.

UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire

Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.

What is Iran's 10-point peace plan - and what has Trump said?

Donald Trump says the US has received a "workable" peace plan from Iran after the two countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire, labelling it a "complete victory" for his nation.

What is Iran's 10-point peace plan - and what has Trump said about it?

Donald Trump says the US has received a "workable" 10-point plan from Iran after the two countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire, labelling it a "complete victory" for his nation.

Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire

Iran hails the pause in hostilities as a 'victory', crediting national unity and patience for the agreement.

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but is higher than before the war.

On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation

KMT chief Cheng Li-wun, the party's first leader to visit China in a decade, hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Greece to ban under-15s from social media from next year

Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year.

Yemen’s teachers pushed to the brink as salaries collapse

Yemeni teachers juggle multiple jobs and endure hunger as protests grow over meager and delayed salaries.

Iran war live: Trump declares ceasefire, Tehran agrees safe Hormuz transit

Iran has claimed victory and says upcoming talks in Pakistan do not mean the end of war is guaranteed.

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

Iran ceasefire deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high cost

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’

Israeli prime minister welcomes US decision to suspend attacks on Iran, but says the truce does not apply to Lebanon.

Is Arteta’s intensity Arsenal’s Premier and Champions League hope, or fear?

Arsenal squeeze 1-0 win at Sporting Lisbon to end winless run, but is pressure telling after another below-par outing?

Top Australian soldier charged with war crimes to remain in jail on remand

Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams Trump’s threats against Iran

Polls have found that young people in the United States are more sceptical of foreign intervention and war on Iran.

Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘if attacks against Iran are halted,’ then Iran agrees to a US ceasefire.

Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran if Strait of Hormuz opens

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to extend his threatened deadline to attack Iran by two weeks.

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group

Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.

Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait

The US president nevertheless warned that the suspension was dependent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Newlywed wife of US soldier freed by ICE after detention at military base

Annie Ramos, an undocumented immigrant who came to the US as a toddler, had gone to the base to complete paperwork so the couple could move in together.