Page Updated: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 6:30 AM ET
BBC News - World
LIVE - 'It's getting worse every day' Iranians tell BBC, as Israel says it carried out 'broad wave' of strikes - Meanwhile, new Iranian attacks are reported in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, after earlier strikes on the US consulate in Dubai and a US base in Qatar.
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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.18 hours ago
TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk -- TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.4 hours ago
South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby -- The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.4 hours ago
Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war' -- Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.2 hours ago
US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking -- Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.4 hours ago
What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting -- The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.10 hours ago
South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies -- Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.19 minutes ago
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 2024.18 hours ago
Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan -- It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.4 hours ago
US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties -- The cabinet member "voluntarily" agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein's island.10 hours ago
First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified -- Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.7 hours ago
Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere -- The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.10 hours ago
Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers -- A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.19 minutes ago
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.1 day ago
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.23 hours ago
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.19 hours ago
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.23 hours ago
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.1 day ago
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.1 day ago
First government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East -- Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday.1 hour ago
Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race -- Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.13 minutes ago
Emirates flight from Dubai to Dublin to go ahead -- The flight will carry passengers who had their flights cancelled at the weekend, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs says.1 hour ago
Kathmandu empties as about 800,000 Nepalis head home to vote -- Authorities have reported hours-long jams over the weekend while photos show buses lining highways.4 hours ago
Japanese court upholds order to dissolve Unification Church -- The church popularly known as Moonies came under scrutiny after the 2022 killing of ex-PM Shinzo Abe.5 hours ago