Page Updated: Wednesday, April 08, 2026 12:46 PM ET
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LIVE - Iran warns ships passing through Strait of Hormuz without permission will be 'targeted and destroyed' Iran had agreed to allow vessels through the key oil shipping route for two weeks, as part of a conditional ceasefire deal with the US.
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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran -- The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.11 hours ago
Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon -- Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.1 hour ago
Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan -- Crude prices tumbled by more than 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.2 hours ago
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Co-founder of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel pleads guilty -- Érick Valencia Salazar was among a group of 29 alleged drug lords extradited to the US from Mexico.4 hours ago
Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war -- The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.5 hours ago
How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran -- Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC's Caroline Davies12 hours ago
BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world -- It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?2 hours ago
The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil -- Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.7 hours ago
Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities -- Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.18 hours ago
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Watch: When will fuel prices go down? -- The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.5 hours ago
Watch: Pro-regime Iranians gather in Tehran -- Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.4 hours ago
Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants -- Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.21 hours ago
Mum of twins who says home was bombed in Lebanon speaks to BBC -- More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.1 day ago
Fuel protests cause 'significant disruption' to travel -- Drivers and commuters have been warned to allow extra time for their journeys due to protests on roads.2 hours ago
Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold -- The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.1 hour ago
Watch: Cold-blooded trespasser found lurking in Florida pool -- Police were called when a homeowner found a nine-foot alligator in the pool area of his Tampa residence. A specialist later removed the animal.1 hour ago
Suspects who allegedly threw bomb outside NYC mayor's home wanted to kill 60 people, prosecutors say -- "All I know is I want to start terror, bro," one of the men allegedly said in the attack outside the NYC mayor's home, Gracie Mansion.1 hour ago
Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect expected to plead guilty in death of eighth victim -- Architect Rex Heuermann will appear in court on Wednesday when he is expected to plead guilty to murder charges.6 hours ago
Dozens killed as Angola flood death toll rises -- Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a "race against the clock" to find others affected.1 day ago