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Shifting stories and unanswered questions about Trump's war on Iran
BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.

Satellite images show Iranian navy and nuclear sites hit
US-Israeli strikes have destroyed at least 11 Iranian naval vessels, images reviewed by BBC Verify show.

First government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East tonight
Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday.

UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on
European markets are trading a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile.

How has Iran responded and which countries has it attacked?
Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

MP says she has seen nothing to suspect husband has broken law, after China spying arrests
The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action
It comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.

Man on trial for rape that saw Andrew Malkinson wrongfully jailed
Paul Quinn denies raping a woman in a case that led to one of the "very worst" miscarriages of justice.

Ant and Dec win court order to trace 'secret profits' from Banksy deals
A court heard that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.

Three men connected to Police Federation arrested on suspicion of fraud
The City of London Police's corruption unit says it has carried out a "significant investigation" into alleged fraud.

David and Victoria Beckham wish Brooklyn happy birthday despite feud
"I love you so much," Victoria says, two months after her son posted about the family breakdown.

Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

My son lived in squalor with his dying mother - the system failed him
Leo came to Scotland for a better life but ended up living in squalor in a house surrounded by empty bottles and takeaway containers.

Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

Harry Styles album review: The funkiest existential crisis in pop
The star's fourth album finds him in limbo, second-guessing both his relationships and his career.

Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.

In maps: Five days of strikes across the Middle East
Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

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.

Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Middle East tensions escalate
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.

'No to war': Pedro Sánchez hits back as Trump threatens full trade embargo on Spain
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

Runners to be given prize money after being led off course
Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.

Video game Highguard axed weeks after release
It comes after the free-to-play game was given top billing at The Game Awards in December.

Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son
The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Man who killed woman's whole family freed early and deported
Summer Mace says the speeding driver who killed three of her relatives should have stayed in prison.

Gaza protesters found guilty of factory damage
The women claimed they were acting to save lives in Gaza but jurors find they acted unlawfully.

'I fiddled the meter for a mate and the shop burnt down'
A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

Scotland needs new approach to deal with feral pigs, report says
Researchers say there are "tensions" around whether they are a pest or should be left to roam free.

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Trump 'Not Happy' With Starmer Over Iran
Trump criticises Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.

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

Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller
An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

Maguire given reduced 15-month suspended sentence
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has his suspended sentence reduced to 15 months at a retrial following an incident in Greece in 2020.

Donald named Europe captain for third time
Luke Donald will attempt to become the first captain to win three Ryder Cups in a row after his third term as European skipper is confirmed for next year.

Fletcher banned for six games for homophobic slur
Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher apologises for using a homophobic slur that has led to him receiving a six-match ban.

Liverpool top-five failure 'could cost £120m'
Failure to qualify for the Champions League would have financial implications for Liverpool. How much would it impact them?

'Drive to Survive got me into F1 - now I work at Williams'
Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

Al Jazeera

Are the US and Israel planning an ethnic civil war in Iran?
Reports are emerging that the US and Israel are supporting separatist groups in Iran to launch attacks.

Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?
Damage to several energy facilities has caused global prices to spike, but Iran denies it is targeting energy sites.

Hegseth says more US forces arriving in Middle East as Iran war ramps up
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says war 'just getting started' as death toll in Iran since Saturday surpasses 1,000.

Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?
US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.

‘Israel at its peak power in the Middle East and it’s downhill from here’
'Israel is at its peak power in the Middle East and it's downhill from here'

Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?
Nepal is set to ‌vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.

An outlier for condemning Israel’s Gaza genocide, Spain says no to Iran war
Spain's socialist president is locked in a war of words with Washington, which has threatened to cut trade ties.

Is the CIA planning to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran?
Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.

NATO defences destroy missile fired from Iran over Mediterranean: Turkiye
Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.

US submarine sank Iran’s warship off Sri Lanka coast, says Hegseth
Sri Lanka says it recovered several bodies and rescued 32 wounded sailors after the frigate sank.

Drone targets military base in Bahrain
Eyewitness video shows a suspected Iranian drone attack on a military base in Bahrain.

Spanish PM says ‘no to war’ in Middle East
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said Spain opposes war against Iran and urged the US, Iran and Israel to pursue a resolution.

Are civilisations destined to fail?
What is the fate of civilisations?

Texas Senate race: Democrat Talarico wins; GOP’s Cornyn, Paxton in run-off
Winner of May run-off between Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to face Democrat James Talarico.

Iran’s Women’s Asian Cup team have ‘so much concern’ for families back home
Players contesting the Women's Asian Cup in Australia share fears for loved ones at home amid US-Israeli attacks.

After Iran’s warning, Europe fails to unite on war launched by US, Israel
The bloc is split over how to respond, but some EU members are rallying around the concept of mutual defence.

Israeli air attack hits Beirut during live report
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr was reporting live when an Israeli air attack hit the southern suburbs of Beirut.

How Iran fights an imposed war
Regime's strategy is not battlefield victory but raising the regional and global costs of any attempt to overthrow it.

Iranian missile hits base housing US troops in Qatar
An Iranian missile has hit a military base housing US troops in Qatar. No casualties have been reported so far.

‘We were just praying’: Pakistani students recount escape from war-hit Iran
Iran hosts some 3,000 Pakistani students, who stare at an uncertain future after US-Israel attacks forced them to flee.

Huge column of smoke seen over western Tehran
Videos by an eyewitness captured thick black smoke rising in western Tehran as air strikes by the US and Israel continue

Zimbabwean child waste-pickers work ‘hazardous’ jobs to help their families
Boys as young as six scout for scrap metal to sell in a country where 14 percent of children have jobs.

LIVE: South Africa vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup semifinal
Follow our live build-up with toss and team news coverage before our live text commentary stream.

Iran postpones Khamenei’s farewell as Israel threatens to kill successor
Israel's defence minister says next leader 'target for assassination' as Iran postpones commemorations for Khamenei.

Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war
IRGC says the attacks are among its 'first powerful steps' as it continues strikes on US assets in Gulf countries.

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