BBC News - World
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options - Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran. 1 hr ago - Business
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Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war -- His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.3 hours ago
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists -- Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.3 hours ago
China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns -- Drone users will also be required to register their devices and secure permits before flying them.8 hours ago
'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital -- The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.1 hour ago
Police say they believe abducted child was murdered as body found in Outback -- The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.9 hours ago
US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel -- The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.5 hours ago
Jewish agency warned of 'high' threat level ahead of Bondi shooting, report finds -- Gun reforms should be prioritised and policing around Jewish events increased, royal commission says.8 hours ago
'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations -- The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.14 hours ago
US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege -- The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.15 hours ago
Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction -- White supremacist Brenton Tarrant's appeal is "utterly devoid of merit", a New Zealand court has ruled.10 hours ago
King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York -- King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York.13 hours ago
The 'Polar Bear Capital' with Arctic gateway ambitions -- Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.14 hours ago
A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama -- The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.15 hours ago
Indians lost $2.5bn to digital fraud in 2025 - now its central bank is fighting back -- The RBI is mulling measures to tackle rising cases of digital fraud in India - but will they work?10 hours ago
Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war -- The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.3 hours ago
In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price -- The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.3 hours ago
Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing? -- The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.3 hours ago
Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home -- BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.12 hours ago
'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq -- Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.12 hours ago
The King and Queen in the Big Apple: What the royals did on their third day in the US -- After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.13 hours ago
Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town -- A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.13 hours ago
Massive sea lion makes rare appearance in San Francisco -- Steller sea lions are more commonly found in the colder waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, making sightings in the Bay Area less common.22 minutes ago
A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction -- The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.57 minutes ago
'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Kansas City readies for World Cup influx -- Officials see this summer's football tournament as a chance to show off the city to the world - but some locals have concerns.4 hours ago
Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge -- The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.21 hours ago
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs -- Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.5 hours ago
Robert Mugabe's son deported from South Africa over firearms offence -- The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.5 hours ago
