US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".
Travelodge 'extremely sorry' for giving stranger key to couple's room
Woman says she was left feeling shaken and believes the chain needs to do more to improve security.
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack
A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.
Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to last
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?
Woman, 86, convicted after getting one letter wrong on car insurance form
The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.
Keeping open all of King's coastal path will be a challenge, says Natural England
Natural England says it will be challenging to keep King Charles's coastal path fully open in parts of the south.
'No ball games' signs are deterring kids from exercising, MPs told
Making PE a core subject in schools and removing 'no ball games' signs are among recommendations in a new report on barriers to sport and physical activity in England.
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election
With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.
Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
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Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?
Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.
Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats
'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why he thinks Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.
Arteta must prove he won't be remembered as Arsenal's 'nearly man'
Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in Heritage play-off
England's Matt Fitzpatrick beats world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage and claim his second PGA Tour title in the space of a month.
Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal
Ibrahima Konate says he is "close to an agreement" with Liverpool over a new contract and there is a "big chance" he will remain at Anfield next season.
How Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in 'old school battle'
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss how "two top players" in Erling Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in Manchester City's 2-1 victory against Arsenal.
‘Technofascism’: Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine
Palantir CEO Alexander Karp's book The Technological Republic advocates for Western 'hard power ... built on software'.
Kenyan women defy fishing taboos as climate change threatens Lake Victoria
In a lakeside village in Kisumu County, women were forbidden from fishing. Until Rhoda Ongoche Akech defied the stigma.
The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians
It must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement immediately over Israeli violations of the human rights clause.
Second round in Islamabad: Who are the main US-Iran negotiators?
Fresh talks between the US and Iran are uncertain. But these are the key figures who have driven negotiations so far.
US captures Iranian ship Touska amid mediation efforts: All we know
The US claims the ship was trying to evade its naval blockade. Iran calls it 'piracy'.
British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students
Investigation reveals how Horus, a company led by ex-military intelligence officials, was hired during protest movement.
Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing during South Korea marathon
Heat-related illnesses cause 12 runners to fall during the race near South Korea's Demilitarized Zone.
Baby food recalled in Austria after jar tests positive for rat poison
Baby food brand HiPP recalls products after Austrian police say a tampered jar contained rodent poison.
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.
Ukraine claims attack on Russian warships in occupied Crimea
Ukraine's military intelligence says two large landing ships struck in Sevastopol Bay in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Inside war-hit Sudan’s only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases
Sudan's health ministry says 37 percent of country's health facilities are out of service as war enters its fourth year.
Fans fight police at Paraguay football match
Fans fight police at Paraguay football match
Palestinian children protest against siege on their school
Palestinian children protested against Israeli settlers and troops blocking the only safe route to their school.
The Strokes highlight destroyed Gaza and Iran universities at Coachella
US band The Strokes used their Coachella set to showcase the US-Israeli destruction of universities in Gaza and Iran.
Iran war: What is happening on day 52 of US-Israeli attacks?
Islamabad talks in limbo as Iran says it will retaliate after US marines capture an Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says no talks with US for now, casting doubt over Pakistan efforts
Iran has said it will not be sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks with the US, amid rising tensions.
US military releases video of marines seizing Iranian ship
Video from the US military show an operation by its forces to seize an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
Wembanyama makes history as Spurs defeat Blazers in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in a playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland.
Kane scores as Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title with Stuttgart victory
Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season.
As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage ‘Freedom School’
Children from Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank protest after settlers erect a fence blocking access to school.
To stay or to go? No good options for Lebanon’s displaced
Residents of southern Lebanon face a stark choice: stay home and risk being killed, or flee and risk deepening poverty.
What is really happening in northern Nigeria
There is no US-led conspiracy or a ‘Christian genocide’. There is an insurgency that has adapted.
Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon
A photo of an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread outrage.
Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks
Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.
What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42?
Changes in US Army enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment as numbers have lagged in recent years.
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson
NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption
NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
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
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'