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Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

Man dies in storm near Athens as Saharan dust shrouds Crete

Several regions are flooded in mainland Greece, while a Saharan dust storm envelopes the island of Crete.

Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war

The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.

Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say

The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.

World Cup 2026: Iran and Infantino talks progressing as war darkens US trip

Iranian football officials hold first face-to-face meeting with FIFA's president since start of US-Israel war on Iran.

US-Israeli strike hits newly opened B1 bridge near Tehran, killing two

A US-Israeli strike targeted the B1 bridge in Karaj, west of Tehran, killing at least two people.

World Cup 2026: Italy’s football chief resigns after qualifying failure

Italian men's football has struggled recently, in contrast with other Italian teams.

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

Iran releases mocking missile launch video after Trump threats

Iranian state media released footage showing the launch of missiles plastered with messages mocking Donald Trump.

CENTCOM releases video of air strikes in fifth week of war on Iran

US Central Command has released footage of strikes in Iran appearing to show the targeting of drones and tanks.

Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court

ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon would mean a chance of accountability for Israeli war crimes and renewed political pressure.

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

UEFA’s Euro 2032 warning the latest blow to Italy after World Cup exit

Days after missing out on World Cup 2026 spot, Italy are warned that their cohosting of Euro 2032 could be in doubt.

'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Spanish cyclist Guardeno airlifted to intensive care after crash with car

A week after 23-year-old's participation in the Tour of Catalonia, Guardeno suffers head injuries in collision with car.

UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock

UK PM Keir Starmer urges non-military solutions ahead of coalition meeting to ease gridlock in vital Strait of Hormuz.

Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".

ICC prosecutor who issued arrest warrant for Netanyahu facing disciplinary proceedings

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will face disciplinary proceedings over accusations of sexual misconduct, it has been reported.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez

It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.

Israeli strikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah targets ground troops

Fighting in southern Lebanon continues as Israel seeks to establish a 'security zone' and dismantle Hezbollah.

How Israel’s record budget will finance expanding illegal settlements

Budget of $271bn comes against a backdrop of surging violence by Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in the West Bank.

Yemen’s Houthis coordinate with Iran, but retain independence, despite war

Houthi actions align with Iran’s strategy, but maintain autonomy to maximise regional influence and domestic objectives.

Trump’s tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price

US households paid $1,000 more for the same goods over the past year, with lower-income families hit the hardest.

Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO

Save the Children says nearly one in two child casualties are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war.

Eight ‌Muslim-majority countries 'strongly condemn' Israel's new death penalty law

Eight ‌Muslim-majority countries have "strongly condemned" a new Israeli law which makes death by hanging ​a default ‌sentence for Palestinians convicted…

How a year of tariffs cost Americans more than they saved

Trump’s tariffs were supposed to make the US richer. American households paid $1,500 more.

Holiday island is cloaked by Saharan dust storm - turning its blue skies blood red

The island of Crete, known for its blue skies, is seeing red - thanks to a cloud of Saharan dust.

World's oldest living land animal 'alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam

A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.

‘It all depends on the crop’: Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers

As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman loses bid to suppress identities of family

A terror suspect accused of killing 15 people in a shooting spree on Bondi Beach has lost a bid to protect the identities of family members.

Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns

The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel's war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns.

Trump urges countries ‘get involved’ in war on Iran if they can’t get fuel

US President Donald Trump says nations that rely on oil from the Strait of Hormuz should build up some delayed courage.

Gambia police fire tear gas at rally over rearrest of siblings

Police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters in the Gambia who were demanding the release of two siblings.

Tiger Woods declines 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy; can leave US for treatment

The 15-time major winner will focus on health following his car crash and subsequent DUI arrest on Friday.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war

There were some glaring omissions in the US president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning lifted

The ​epicentre of the ⁠earthquake was about ⁠120km (75 miles) from Ternate, in Indonesia's North Maluku ‌province.

Artemis II successfully launches four astronauts into space

NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon.

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

NASA successfully launches historic Artemis II moon mission

The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.

Utah teen identified as victim of serial killer Ted Bundy

New DNA testing has solved the 51-year-old case of murdered teenager Laura Ann Aime, according to investigators.

US Supreme Court appears sceptical of Trump plan to limit birthright citizenship

Trump attended the arguments in person, a rare move by a sitting president.

NASA moon mission a ‘contrast’ to US war on Iran, says US senator

Astronauts have boarded NASA’s Orion capsule as they prepare for the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

Company has captured public attention through vast network of satellites and focus on space exploration.

What are the consequences of Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians?

Israel has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century.

‘Which interests being served by war?’ Iran’s Pezeshkian asks US public

In open letter, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian urges people in US to see beyond 'flood of distortions' as war rages.

Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast

Army spokesperson says houses, buildings, vehicles ​and military equipment were destroyed in ammunition depot blast.

India begins counting its population in historic census

India has begun counting its around 1.4 billion population in the world’s largest census, its first since 2011.

'System malfunction' causes more than 100 driverless taxis to stop mid-traffic

A system failure caused more than 100 driverless cars to suddenly stop mid-traffic in China.