Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.
European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war
Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese.
Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by Iran on Sunday.
Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine
Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.
New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape
Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.
Guilty verdict for US father of teenage school shooter
Prosecutors say Colin Gray, 55, could have prevented his son from killing four people at a high school in Georgia in 2024.
Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property
The former prince hands back a property in Ascot, with lease documents showing an annual rent of £13,000.
Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin
Nemesio Oseguera led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death as a result of a firefight in February.
OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.
India's top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated orders
In several recent instances, AI has disrupted court proceedings in India and elsewhere.
Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe
Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.
Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan
"Nitto" Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.
US sanctions Rwanda's military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo
Rwanda accused Washington's move as “one sided” and politically motivated.
Death toll in 'surprise' attack in South Sudan rises to 178, local official says
Medical aid groups have described the scale of casualties as alarming as people seek treatment.
France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.
Texas authorities identify Austin bar shooting victims
Three victims and the suspected gunman were killed, and more were injured in the Sunday shooting that the FBI says could have terrorism links.
Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch
The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
The little town making nearly all of China's lanterns
A remarkable 80% of the country's lanterns are still made by hand in one small town in Hebei Province.
Trump voters back him on Iran - but that could change if war drags on
His supporters in one Texas town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.
Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Iran has carried out strikes against Israel, across the Gulf and against a British base in Cyprus in retaliation.
A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election
Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.
Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.
'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks
People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.
Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.
Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.
Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?
The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.
How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter
A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.
Wellness peptide craze: Why people are injecting drugs 'not for human consumption'
Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats".
Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.
How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit
Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House.
Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.
US-Israel war with Iran widens as strikes continue
The crisis in the Middle East has widened after Israel and the US attacked Iran on Saturday with major strikes.
Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping
Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.
Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.