The world in a glance.

Three dead after helicopter crash in Hawaii

The helicopter, which was carrying one pilot and four passengers,crash-landed about 100 yards off a beach, officials say.

Meet the children left without parents under El Salvador’s emergency decree

As El Salvador's state of emergency turns four years old, families warn of the toll of the mass arrests on children.

Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years

Norway, as well as other NATO countries, has been under pressure from the US to boost defence spending.

‘Raising 10 red flags’: Is Israel’s army exhausted?

After years of regional forever wars, Israel's chief of staff warns the army is on the brink of collapse.

Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz?

Countries in the Middle East have ramped up oil exports via pipeline to bridge the Strait of Hormuz gap.

Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

Iran expert says US ground invasion could cause a global economic meltdown

Ali Vaez says the US and Iran have reached a stalemate where further escalation would likely lead to catastrophe.

Nepal’s new PM gives message to nation in rap, ahead of swearing in

Nepali rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah has been sworn in as PM after his party’s landslide election win.

Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics

Noelia Castillo died on Thursday evening in a Barcelona hospital, after a protracted legal battle with her own father.

UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike

The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

Pilots of firefighting helicopter survive crash in South Africa

Video shows the moment a firefighting helicopter lost control and crashed conducting water drops in South Africa.

Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity

At 35, Balen Shah becomes Nepal's first Madhesi prime minister, representing the southern plains bordering India.

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

‘My heart burns with pain’: Iranian mother tells UN of Minab school attack

Grieving mother Mohaddeseh Fallahat, whose two children were killed, and Iran's Araghchi address Human Rights Council.

War on Iran price crisis not just about energy, says analyst

Abdulla Banndar Al-Etaibi, says the disruption of fertiliser supplies due to the war on Iran will push food prices up.

Burj Khalifa hit by lightning as Dubai suffers flooding after storms and heavy rainfall

Dubai has been hit by overnight flooding after "intense downpours" hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting officials to issue warnings.

Iran emergency workers search for survivors after deadly US-Israel attacks

Latest victims include six people killed in Qom as Iran announces grim milestone of nearly 2,000 war dead.

Israel’s opposition says military forces are ‘in collapse’

Yair Lapid has criticises the government and says military forces are ‘in collapse.'

Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war

Sports Ministry says ban for 'security' of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.

Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'

Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks?

Trump has delayed attacks on Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, claiming talks are going well - though Iran disagrees.

Putin 'asks oligarchs to donate to budget' as cost of Ukraine war soars

Vladimir Putin has asked oligarchs to donate to Russia's budget to stabilise the country's finances as he presses on with the war in Ukraine, according to Russian media.

Does America think they're fighting a 'holy war' in Iran?

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Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, PM Anwar says

Malaysian leader says oil tankers granted clearance by Iran as government introduces measures to conserve fuel.

First responders rescue man from Tehran building hit by air strike

The Iranian Red Crescent Society released video showing rescuers in Tehran pulling a man from a damaged building.

Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

Mexico launches search for two missing aid boats bound for Cuba

Mexico’s navy has launched a search operation after two boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba went missing.

Australia’s post-Bondi crackdown accused of targeting pro-Palestinian voices

Fear for future of peaceful protest in Australia while some say Jewish community being prioritised over others.

UK and NATO allies 'need to prepare to defend Europe without US'

The UK and its NATO allies in Europe must prepare for a "worst case scenario" of the US not defending them in a crisis, an influential committee of peers and MPs has warned.

UK told to prepare for 'worst case' without US defence

The UK and its NATO allies in Europe must prepare for a "worst case scenario" of the US not defending them in a crisis, an influential committee of peers and MPs has warned.

Sarah Ferguson's 'close Epstein ties' scrutinised in US lawmaker's letter

The letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.

Iran war live: Trump delays attacks on Iranian energy sector by 10 days

Iranian missiles, drones target Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan as Trump says Iran has 'chance to make a deal'.

Costa Rica to accept 25 deportees per week under Trump deportation effort

The Central American nation is latest to sign a 'third-country' deportation agreement with the Trump administration.

EU’s top diplomat urges US to pressure Russia to stop aiding Iran

The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas says the US needs to pressure Russia to stop assisting Iran.

Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up

France beat Brazil 2-1 in a friendly in United States, in what was a potential dress rehearsal for World Cup 2026 final.

Manila’s streets empty as fuel prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Empty streets expose another crisis as Filipinos battle soaring oil prices, dwindling incomes, and a stagnating economy.

Why Iraq is the most fragile front in the US-Israel war on Iran

Iraq is under attack from all sides as militias and foreign powers clash.

What are the red lines for Iran and the US in the war?

Tehran says US list of 15 demands does not reflect reality.

WTO holds crunch meeting amid growing uncertainty over multilateral system

Tariff wars smashed old system, but failure to agree on reforms could see ‘some people writing a new rulebook’.

At least nine people dead, dozens missing as boat sinks off Djibouti coast

Rescue operation recovers 266 survivors as UN warns deadliest season on the route is just beginning.

Iran placing messages on missiles as war of narratives intensifies

Iran’s military has released a video showing a message being placed on a missile ahead of launch.

'Get out, get out!': Max Verstappen kicks journalist out of press conference

Former Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen kicked a reporter out of a press conference ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.

Israel sends more troops into southern Lebanon as ground invasion expands

Lebanon's PM warns Israeli actions and statements threaten Lebanese sovereignty and violate international law.

Trump says Iran ‘begging’ for deal to end war as Tehran issues new demands

Trump says US, Israel wiped out navy and air force, as Iran lawmakers plan to collect tolls for transiting ships.

Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'

In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her…

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Olympics align with Trump as transgender athletes banned from women’s games

Transgender athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy aiming for 'fairness, safety and integrity'.

Pakistan says it is mediating US-Iran talks

Pakistan says it is mediating indirect talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending the war.