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Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict
This is delicate terrain for the prime minister both in the UK and among international leaders too.

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.

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.

'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.

Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

Refugee status becomes temporary in asylum shake-up
Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

Two in hospital and flats sealed off after Edinburgh knife incident
The two people have been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh while the suspect is thought to remain holed up in an 11th-floor flat.

Scotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremations
The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.

Missing student's family 'continue to keep hope alive'
Jack O'Sullivan disappeared after attending a house party in Hotwells, Bristol in March 2024.

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.

Souvenir ticket for Cruz Beckham's Wales gig says Cardiff is in England
Souvenir tickets given out at Cruz Beckham's gig in the Welsh capital said the venue was in Cardiff, England.

Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.

Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.

'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Lewis Moody reflects on his rugby career
Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career.

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.

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.

Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months
What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

Thousands more flights cancelled as Iran strikes continue
The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

Two drones headed to RAF base intercepted, Cyprus says
No casualties were reported and the base sustained "minimal damage", the Ministry of Defence said.

UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East
Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.

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.

Brewdog closes all bars for a day as it looks to complete sale
The company brought in consultants AlixPartners last month, after failing to make a profit in recent years.

Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

SEND transport staff 'kicked and bitten by pupils'
A worker who was bitten three times by an eight-year-old boy wants more support from the council.

UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

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.

Villagers fear collapsing road will never reopen
The C31 slipped into the river in January 2023 and residents want the council to finally fix it.

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Trump's Iran gamble... What is the US president up to?
And will Trump's Republican MAGA base support his strikes on Iran?

Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Moody opens up in new BBC documentary
Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career.

Reshuffled flights and players stuck - how sport is navigating Middle East crisis
BBC Sport looks at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting the staging of sporting events around the world.

Set-pieces mean Premier League no longer a joy - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his "football heart doesn't like" the reliance on set-pieces in this season's Premier League.

Why Archer may hold key for England against 'fearsome' India
England have some reasons for hope before their T20 World Cup semi-final against India, but other issues show the difficulty of their task.

New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026?
As Formula 1 steps into a new era with new rules, cars, engines and the addition of an 11th team, BBC Sport breaks down the changes for 2026.

What can players and clubs do about 'AI slop'?
There is an exponential growth of AI 'slop' involving players and football clubs. Is there anything that can be done to stop it?

Al Jazeera

‘Outrage over US-Israel attacks on Iran may have sparked violence in Texas’
Javed Ali warns that anger over US-Israel attacks on Iran may be fuelling 'homegrown violence'.

Pakistan calls troops, orders 3-day curfew as 24 killed in pro-Iran rallies
Army deployed and few areas in northern Gilgit-Baltistan region put under curfew after violence over Khamenei's killing.

Will the US-Israeli attacks impact Iran’s participation in World Cup 2026?
With World Cup cohost US and Iran engaged in conflict, Team Melli's tournament participation is thrown into doubt.

Gas prices soar as QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iran attacks
This comes after Saudi Arabia announced the temporary closure of one of its largest oil facilities following drone attacks.

Israel intensifies war on Lebanon after Hezbollah attack
Israel's response to Hezbollah attack kills at least 31 people and leads to mass displacement in Lebanon.

Nearly 170 people killed in attack in South Sudan’s Ruweng, officials say
Separately, MSF says 26 humanitarian workers are missing following recent violence in South Sudan's Jonglei state.

‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’
‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal: Time, team news
Barcelona face the gargantuan task of overturning a 4-0 defeat in the second leg of the semifinal tie at Camp Nou.

Why has the UAE closed its stock exchanges?
Authorities have shut main exchanges in Abu Dhabi and Dubai amid ongoing fallout of US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over
Zeina Khodr breaks down what's been happening in Lebanon as the Iran conflict spills over.

Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts
Thousands of flights were cancelled after airspace shut down across much of the Middle East.

Nigerians mourn killing of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Members of Nigeria’s Shia Muslim community are mourning Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed.

Ukraine to help down Iran’s drones: How Russia’s war rewrote the playbook
Europe's biggest conflict since World War II has changed the nature of warfare, including today's Middle East crisis.

Lebanese PM bans Hezbollah’s military activities after attack on Israel
Nawaf Salam says all Hezbollah activities are 'illegal' after the group launched attacks on Israel.

Trump’s no-war promise vs Iran strikes
We compare and contrast Trump’s campaign anti-war rhetoric with his decision as president to launch strikes on Iran.

Iran death toll reaches 555 as US, Israel escalate attacks
Civilian deaths are growing as more attacks are reported in the capital and other parts of the country.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination will likely backfire. Here is why
Assassinations provide a short-term political boost but lead to long-term disaster.

India, Canada aim for trade pact by year end, agree uranium deal
Bilateral trade expected to hit $50bn by 2030, says Indian PM Modi as he hosts his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney.

The rise in war bets
Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen explains the rise in betting on war.

West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying
How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?

Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran
Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says ‌strikes on Iran could last weeks.

Which teams are in the T20 World Cup semifinals and what’s the schedule?
From schedule and venues to title favourites and their route to the semifinals – Al Jazeera explains it all.

Video: US military jet crashes in Kuwait
Video shows the moment a military jet crashed in Kuwait, as the crew ejected from the flaming plane.

‘Missile debris’ sparks fire at Saudi’s Aramco oil refinery
Videos show smoke rising from a refinery operated by Saudi after a fire broke out caused by debris from a missile.

‘Not again’: Gaza rushes to stockpile amid Iran war, crossing closures
Crossing closures following US-Israel war with Iran spark panic buying in Gaza, where residents fear food shortages.

Global Times

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system

Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM

As long as we talk in a way others can understand, a friendship that crosses mountains and oceans will grow: Zambian vlogger and actor

Cooperating with China means walking with opportunities: S.African entrepreneur and brand ambassador

Ministry of Education issues measures to reduce non-teaching workload on primary and secondary school teachers

Investigative report on 'Taiwan independence' separatist Shen Pao-yang released

China successfully launches Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft, carrying civilian taikonaut, 'space mice'

PLA Southern Theater Command, CCG step up law enforcement around China's Huangyan Dao

Royal troubles

Japan, South Korea leaders meet in Gyeongju; avoid sensitive historical issues

New Japan PM to face 'big test' as US president arrives for first visit in six years; defense, trade could be thorny issues: expert

Most desired vision of GGI is a future of fairness: Chinese FM

China ready to tap potential of economic and trade cooperation with Singapore: Premier

Jilin-1 releases high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island, showcasing mainland's tech capacities and warning 'Taiwan independence' separatists: expert

Mourners from all walks of life pay final tribute to late Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang