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. -- Business
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US House votes to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement -- The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.50 minutes ago
Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire -- At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.2 hours ago
Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies -- His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.8 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.12 hours ago
Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery -- Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.6 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.10 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.14 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.16 hours ago
The sub-Arctic town pitching itself as Canada's gateway to Europe -- Churchill, Manitoba, best known as the world's polar bear capital, has ambitions of making its deep-water port a year-round trade route.8 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.1 day 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?18 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.12 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.12 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.12 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.20 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.20 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.22 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.21 hours ago
Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence -- The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.35 minutes ago
Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship? -- BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.1 hour ago
Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants -- Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".2 hours ago
Trump pulls surgeon general pick after nomination stalls -- Trump also named his third pick for the role. doctor and Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier.3 hours ago
Mills quits Maine Senate race leaving Democrat novice in running -- Mills has been a popular governor in the state and was the top choice of a national Democrat establishment, but her campaign never gained momentum.4 hours ago
Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion' -- Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit4 hours ago
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says -- The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.6 hours ago
