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LIVE - Trump says 'everything's been knocked out in Iran' as he criticises UK and Starmer - "This is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with," the US president says, adding he's "not happy" with the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes.2 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads -- The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.5 hours ago
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. 6 hrs ago27 minutes ago
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.4 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran -- European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities1 hour ago
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.55 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 2024.2 hours ago
Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property -- The former Prince Andrew hands back a property in Ascot, with lease documents showing an annual rent of £13,000.2 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
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.7 hours 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.14 hours ago
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.4 hours 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.7 hours ago
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.1 day ago
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.1 day 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.4 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.7 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.22 hours 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
Tehran residents stock up on essentials as uncertainty over war grows -- Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.1 hour ago
We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East -- Air travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.6 hours ago
UK still working closely with US, minister insists after Trump criticism -- The minister defends the UK's stance on Iran, as the US president says the relationship is "obviously not what it was".10 hours ago
Watch: 'It was petrifying': Brits stuck in Dubai speak to the BBC -- The UK Government advised British nationals to "shelter in place and register your presence" with all flights from Dubai suspended until further notice.3 hours ago