LIVE - Tehran residents describe 'worst night' of Israeli strikes so far as US warns attacks to intensify - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it is working to intercept new missiles launched from Iran, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain say they intercepted attacks overnight.

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US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says -- Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

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Hungary confirms it is holding seven Ukrainian bank workers and $80m -- The bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

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Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security -- Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

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US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture -- The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.

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Israel strikes Beirut after evacuation warning sparks panic -- Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.

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Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons -- The government says the nation's defence environment has "significantly changed" since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The young women who fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and don't want to see another one -- Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

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Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence -- Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.

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Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue -- Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.

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The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting -- A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

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Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon -- From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.

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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.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction -- Lai was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in jail last month on charges for sedition and collusion with foreign forces.

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Meet the UK's Eurovision entrant: 'The BBC is taking a risk on me' -- Look Mum No Computer unveils his "completely wacky" song, and says he's surprised it was selected.

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Passengers describe 'surreal' scramble to reach first government flight out of Middle East -- The plane landed at London's Stansted Airport in the early hours of Friday morning.

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Tears and cheers as controversial long-running Australian breakfast radio show implodes -- The end of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, whose hosts had a combined A$200m contract, has shocked the media industry.

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Vote counting begins in Nepal election - when will we get the result? -- This election is the first since a violent youth-led uprising toppled the government in 2025.

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Texas lawmaker drops re-election bid after admitting affair with aide -- The most senior Republicans in Congress had called on him to end his re-election campaign.

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