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Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf
The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.
Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.
France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.
France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.
Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect
The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.
Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect
The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack
Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500.
'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.
Estée Lauder sues Jo Malone over use of name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.
How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly Moscow concert attack
Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 145 and injuring more than 500, the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades.
Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.
Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.
Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album
The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.