Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persi...
Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends
Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean...
Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery
The portrait shows Sir Elton with husband David Furnish and their teenage sons Zachary and Elijah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GTDw1JV
New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape
Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8qJhZ...
Nottingham Attacks killer broke into woman's flat minutes after being released
Valdo Calocane was involved with a number of incidents years before the 2023 Nottingham attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E7gdWjb
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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t...
Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran
People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3y8NADJ
Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes
The UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DpNYXgi
Two boys charged with murder over mosque stabbing
Zeeshan Afzal, 18, was discovered with serious injuries on Oldbury Road in Smethwick. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VsYDphf
A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India
The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US. from BBC News https://...
Deputy FM briefed on situation for people from NI in Middle East
Emma Little-Pengelly attended the meeting along with the first ministers of Scotland and Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SqCoipm
Teen motorcyclist who 'told lies' fled scene after seriously injuring boy
Arlo Buckley, six, was unresponsive and treated by bystanders before being airlifted to a children’s hospital. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Only Welsh speakers should live on new housing estate, local council says
A council in Gywnedd, north Wales, wants a housing estate to be reserved for Welsh speakers only. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y6JwRti
Moment cooling tower is demolished at German power plant
Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u...
'I'm going to stick at it until I get a home'
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dSOVoAB
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told
Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JfkY5ot
MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition
In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative. from BBC News...
Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e4MgBdx...
Inside the children's home where late night footsteps meant fear and abuse
Two women who were sexually abused at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax in the 1990s tell their stories. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yzqpfxi
Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war. from BBC News h...
Motorcyclist fled scene 'for own safety' after hitting boy, court told
Arlo Buckley was hit by an off-road bike as he attempted to cross the street in Flintshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KHg4FbW
'We want the truth' - families of Nottingham attacks victims speak ahead of public inquiry
An inquiry into the attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane will hear evidence in London from Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rUz7pSN
Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time. from BBC News h...
Man taken to hospital after Lurgan 'stabbing incident'
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a woman in her 20s has been arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries. from...
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island....
Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say
UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them from BBC News https://if...
Andrew and King Charles, a personal battle of royal brothers
The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is also a family problem between brothers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d...
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran. from BBC News https://ift...
US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'
The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BrwmG...
Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memo
The lord advocate has been grilled by MSPs over her email about a criminal charge against the ex-SNP chief executive. from BBC News https:...
I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EUfYG8r
Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting
Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Prisoner escapes London hospitals twice in a week
Police are hunting for Daniel Boakye who escaped Lewisham Hospital days after he first absconded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/srpxPNl
Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation - lawyers
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu's body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death. from BBC News https://i...
US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released
Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
UK considering significant increase to defence spending
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns. from BBC News http...
What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?
The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bg4uoyv
Weston & Stoecker win GB's second gold of day
Team GB win two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold. f...
Rapist caught by DNA 20 years after attack on teen
Kennedy Jimmy raped a teenage girl in a supermarket car park, and DNA evidence links him years later. from BBC News https://ift.tt/guLaG6v...
'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil
The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Snf2...
Mother who shook her two-year-old to death jailed
The last few months of Omra Wali Jan's life must have been "truly miserable", police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yMRqs...
Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback
A catalogue of incidents at the world's most visited museum have placed museum bosses come under increasing scrutiny. from BBC News ht...
Man killed brother in 'fit of extreme rage' during family bust-up
Martin Steel was beaten by his brother Darren, and his body found by their mother, court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bAwztk9
Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed. from BBC News https://ift...
Dead flies and dirty knife - Michelin-starred restaurant's hygiene failings revealed
Ynyshir says its approach is “intentionally non-conventional” and has “played a key role in placing Wales on the international culinary map”...
Twelve charged with manslaughter of football fan
Simon Dobbin suffered a brain injury from the attack and was unable to walk or talk before his death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7lLgT4F...
Scottish Labour suspends MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy
The MSP has had the party whip removed in the Scottish Parliament over her friendship with sex offender Sean Morton from BBC News https://...
Venezuelan opposition politician under house arrest after kidnap, son says
Juan Pablo Guanipa was recaptured by Venezuela's security forces on Sunday, hours after he and other political prisoners were freed. f...
Ex-Blair aide becomes latest departure from Starmer's team
The former director of communications made a Downing Street return after working for Sir Tony Blair. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wTDbJa1
No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit
The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2dFv7Uo
The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media
After decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mb...
Husband reported wife missing, then her body was found in wedding dress bag
When the body of an unknown woman is found in a suitcase, forensics step in to solve the mystery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WIVd7iB
Brioche recall over concerns they contain hard plastic pieces
Brioche Pasquier is recalling some Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that potentially contain "hard white plastic". from BBC...
'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe...
'I love her to bits' – elderly couple get engaged in care home
Pamela Walters, 85, and Colin Hopper, 73, met four years ago at Picton Care Home in Porthcawl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i4DzWOs
Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth. from BBC News h...
The 'heinous' child killing that shook a town and the fight for justice
Prosecutors tell of their resolve to get justice for the family of murdered Lilia Valutyte. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFlndjb
Israeli intelligence chief's brother charged with smuggling cigarettes into Gaza
Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000. fro...
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E2n6d53
How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled
The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D9aLJUg
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media. fr...
Homes evacuated after sinkhole swallows road sweeper
Authorities believe the sinkhole is from an old mine working which opened in the lane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xUsD3yu
US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement
Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly. from ...
Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos
Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender. from BBC News https...
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8BAc...
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces
The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/slY13hc...
Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCxQJ...
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali". from BBC News h...
Uni rugby match abandoned after almost 30 players brawl on pitch
Cardiff University was beating Swansea University when both sides began fighting on the pitch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KiLvjNU
Holiday let tax changes 'could wipe out tourism in Wales'
Controversial tax rules for people running holiday lets are like a "disease" that risks forcing them out from BBC News https://i...
Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59...
Power being restored after disruption caused by Storm Chandra
Warnings for heavy rain, flooding and strong winds have been issued across Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3VXyaF
Wind and flood warning as heavy rain causes school closures
The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could led to flooding in Northern Ireland on Monday and Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KY...
Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter. fr...
Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption
A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions. from BBC News ...
I jumped out of a plane at 5,000ft - what happened next changed my life forever
A veteran recalls how his life changed during a training session which went went badly wrong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YcxNfwg
How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine
Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xiwlIUn
Sturgeon denies using pressure to open Glasgow hospital early
The former first minister's remarks came as oral submissions ended in the inquiry into the design and construction of Scotland's lar...
Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run
Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation. f...
What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island. from BBC News https://ift...
Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vOeBflh
Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes
President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine. from BBC News https://...
Man 'full of rage' killed baby after shaking him, court hears
Jensen-Lee Dougal suffered what surgeons called a "devastating" brain injury, a trial has heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0...
Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash
Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SxfTK91
Watch: Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene
Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/09AJB3H
At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ReGCpvy
Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections
John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime". from BBC Ne...
Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pZLSyCr
Grieving mum suing TikTok says hearing was 'painful'
Roome is one of five parents suing the social media giant in the US over their children's deaths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otIFrpQ...
What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy. from BBC ...
Police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d...
'15-hour hospital wait led to Mum signing a DNR so she wouldn't go back'
Bernie McGrogan, 87, died at home one month after signing a do not resuscitate (DNR) form following a 15-hour wait in a hospital corridor. ...
Large fire breaks out in Dutch city of Utrecht following explosion
At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says. from BBC N...
Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters
Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g9lmKET
Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HATyuDm...
Starting gun fired on crucial election as Wales' parliament returns
There were heated exchanges in the Senedd as party leaders sketched out their election campaigns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/74OPp5f
Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round
Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal...
New Lord Speaker announced as Lord Michael Forsyth
Peers had a choice between Lord Forsyth and ex-ballet dancer Baroness Deborah Bull in a vote earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift...
Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban
The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WSE8sHU
Epstein kept me 'separate' from his sexual side because I'm gay, Mandelson tells BBC
In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson also says he does not believe Donald Trump will take...
Harlow Town Football Club goes into administration
Town council says it will work to "establish the full facts", dubbing the move "deeply concerning". from BBC News http...
Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rqDWK...
Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend
If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence...
Snow, rain and wind warnings continue after Goretti disruption
Yellow warnings for snow, rain, and ice are also in place across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the north of England. from BBC News https...
Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires
Filming for the third series of the dating programme spin-off has been postponed and ITV has not said when it will resume. from BBC News h...
Rain warning comes into effect as cold spell ends
A separate warning for strong winds across some counties has been issued from midnight on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MhuBckH
Arrests after emergency responders are struck at scene of crash
Three men are arrested after five emergency workers are struck while attending an earlier crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LnqE3R1
EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks
Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n4UsJi...
Tens of thousands without power as snow and ice warnings cover most of UK
Yellow weather warnings for most of the UK remain until Saturday afternoon, with a further warning for some parts on Sunday. from BBC News...
Trump's warning looms over Iran protests response
Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to interv...
Detectorist faked 'Roman brooch' he bought on eBay
Funeral director Jason Price "deceived thousands" of people by planting the Leasingham horse brooch. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7j1xCIM
Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses
The health secretary had made it his personal mission to banish the fax machine from the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XPaLop8
Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires
Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://...
Three children fall from window of double-decker bus
The children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hp1Ll...
Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces
The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for ta...
Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees
The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland. from B...
O'Neill returns to Celtic for rest of season
Martin O'Neill is returning to Celtic as manager for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Wilfried Nancy. from BBC N...
Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns. from BBC News...
Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?
Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified comp...
Hope new electric trains will make post-gig queues a thing of the past
Commuters hope the newly electrified lines will cut journey times and queues after big events. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2zx7Du
Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes
Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRsQxSd
How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b9ldf3U
Learners causing 'chaos' in village where test centre offers 'easier' test
Miskin has seen high numbers of people learning to drive in recent years amid long wait times across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference
The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M3F9Edz
What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly
How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for offi...
I will fight on to get justice for my brothers - Eugene Reavey
Mr Reavey's brothers were shot at the family home in County Armagh on 4 January 1976. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MeUAr3J
The Papers: 'Horror on the dancefloor' and 'Traitors twist'
The fire at a Swiss ski resort bar which has killed dozens dominates Friday's front pages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nho7zYv
'Landmark moment' as protest-hit farm subsidy scheme goes live
The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q38gmk6
Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran
Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pt...
How choirboy who led Prince Charles' procession became global conman
Kenner Jones's lies about being a journalist, a priest and a surgeon are unveiled in a documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rbt6j...
Scotland counts down to 2026 as weather warning kicks off the new year
A yellow weather warning for heavy snow and wind covers much of Scotland for the first four days of the new year. from BBC News https://if...
Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026
Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long held traditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2K1sVIc