Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says.
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge
Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.
Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.
Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.
'I was trying to save a life,' man who intervened in Golders Green attack tells BBC
Ashkan Asadian said he acted on the spur of the moment without thinking about the danger of the situation.
GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay
GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.
UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders at the European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.
BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
NHS cancer jab could mean patients spend hours less in hospital
Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.
Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.
European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.
The Papers: 'No money for new weapons' and 'Cost of pint hits £10'
A lack of defence funding and surging costs of a pint of beer are prominent stories on Monday's papers.
What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship?
While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.
Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme
Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.
Tourist hotspot with UK's worst phone signal 'frustrating' locals and visitors
Tenby is a “dead zone” for mobile signal, a business owner said, with the issue driving away customers.
Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter
Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.
Wildfire tears through hundreds of acres in Arizona
Firefighters were tackling the blaze that local officials estimated to stretch 558 acres (2.3 sq km).
Man and woman die and three injured in house blast
Police said the explosion was "suspicious" but was not being treated as a terrorist incident.
Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy
Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become the second-youngest player ever to be crowned a Crucible champion.
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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?
LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.
Has tide turned for troubled Spurs under De Zerbi?
Is Tottenham Hotspur's superb win at Aston Villa the moment the tide turned in their fight against Premier League relegation, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy
Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become the second-youngest player ever to be crowned a Crucible champion.
Slot's VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issues
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was furious that Manchester United's second goal was allowed, but also highlighted issues with his own side after the 3-2 defeat.
Antonelli steps up his level in dramatic fashion
Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.
Carrick secures Champions League - what are Man Utd waiting for?
Unless Manchester United appoint Luis Enrique, it is hard to think of an acceptable alternative to giving Michael Carrick the job on a permanent basis, writes Simon Stone.
Antonelli 'stupendous' and Leclerc's 'lairy final lap' - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Miami Grand Prix.
Van Graan criticises TV replay 'consistency' after Bath lose semi-final
Bath boss Johann van Graan calls for more "consistency" with who supplies the television match official footage after he felt foul play incidents were missed in his side's Investec Champions Cup semi-final loss to Bordeaux.
Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market
Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed Project Freedom.
Illegal ‘free party’ at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers
Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal “free party” at a military firing range near Bourges.
Iran war live: Tehran warns Trump’s Hormuz mission will violate ceasefire
Iran protests as Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
Thousands in India’s Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began
Thousands of protesters gathered in India’s Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted.
Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Three of six passengers ill from a suspected rodent-transmitted virus have died, and one is in intensive care, WHO says.
French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
Real Madrid stays alive in La Liga title race with victory at Espanyol
Two goals by Vinicius Jr allowed Madrid to remain in title contention with Barcelona ahead of El Clasico next Sunday.
Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US-Israel war on Tehran.
Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait
US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.
Is Mali’s military government losing control?
A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government's authority.
Kimi Antonelli wins Miami GP to extend F1 title lead
Nineteen-year-old becomes the first driver in F1 history to convert his first three pole positions into race victories.
World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises
Palestinian journalists in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day by honouring colleagues killed and targeted by Israel.
Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?
Redi Tlhabi speaks to Ray Adams Row Farr from Forensic Architecture about Israel’s expansion into Gaza post-ceasefire.
Germany’s Merz downplays rift with Washington despite US troop drawdown
German chancellor says criticism of Donald Trump's strategy in Iran unrelated to troop withdrawal announcement.
Israel’s strategy of ‘permanent war’: A race against time?
Political analyst Daniel Levy says US policy is so ‘marinated’ in Israeli narratives, the two are indistinguishable.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on Nablus in occupied West Ban
Israeli forces have raided the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, killing a 26-year-old man.
Investigators say Trump assassination suspect shot officer at press gala
Secret Service agent at White House correspondents' dinner was 'definitively' hit by suspect's bullet, prosecutor says.
Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya
Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.
Manchester United beat Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification
Kobbie Mainoo's late strike earns a thrilling victory after bitter rivals Liverpool had fought back from two goals down.
Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says
Crew is safe and no environmental impact has been reported after the incident 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik.
The US vs Latin America: Varsha Gandikota and Susana Muhamad
Gandikota asks Muhamad: What does the military‑industrial machine mean for the sovereignty of the Global South?
Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as ‘truce’ frays
Palestinian factions reject US-backed plans linking aid to weapons surrender, demanding clear political path forward.
Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West
The president seems unable to secure for Ukrainian people a gain that can compensate for a painful peace.
On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones
Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to remember journalists who have lost their lives pursuing the truth.
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'