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- Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran
A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.
- 'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image
Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.
- Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
- Texas authorities identify Austin bar shooting victims
Two victims and the suspected gunman were killed, and 14 more injured in the Sunday shooting that the FBI says could have terrorism links.
- 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.
- India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.
- Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens
Lebanese officials say 52 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.
- France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
- Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
- Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch
The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
- At least 169 people killed in South Sudan 'surprise' attack
Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.
- 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.
- 'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks
People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.
- Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait
The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.
- Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
- 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.
- Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
- Stars hit the Actor Awards red carpet - in pictures
Emma Stone, Wunmi Mosaku and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles.
- Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
- 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.
- 'Wonderful' war photographer Paul Conroy dies
Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.
- Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.
- Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.
- Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.
- How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter
A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.
- Wellness peptide craze: Why people are injecting drugs 'not for human consumption'
Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats".
- Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?
A 2021 policy update requires users to share data with Meta for ads purposes to continue using the app.
- Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?
The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.
- How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit
Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House.
- What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
- Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.
- Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?































