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February 09, 2018
'Night turned into day': Iranians tell of strikes on oil depots

'Night turned into day': Iranians tell of strikes on oil depots

March 08, 2026

Fuel depots were hit in Tehran and Karaj overnight, with videos showing huge fires and plumes of smoke in multiple locations.

In maps: Nine days of strikes across the Middle East

In maps: Nine days of strikes across the Middle East

March 08, 2026

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a ninth day.

'Mind boggles' at doubts over legality of Iran war, Israeli president says

'Mind boggles' at doubts over legality of Iran war, Israeli president says

March 08, 2026

Isaac Herzog says Israel is acting out of "self-defence" on behalf of Israel, the wider region and Europe.

UK opens charter flights booking portal for Britons in Dubai

UK opens charter flights booking portal for Britons in Dubai

March 08, 2026

It comes after thousands of flights had been cancelled in the Middle East in the past week.

Watch: 'This is a moment of grave peril', says UN humanitarian chief

Watch: 'This is a moment of grave peril', says UN humanitarian chief

March 08, 2026

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism

Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism

March 08, 2026

The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.

Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

March 08, 2026

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

'Our children paid the ultimate price': The school shooting that changed Britain

'Our children paid the ultimate price': The school shooting that changed Britain

March 08, 2026

A new BBC documentary charts how the murders of 16 children and their teacher in March 1996 led to a handgun ban in the UK.

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say

March 08, 2026

Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.

'Shameful' pitch invasion by Celtic and Rangers fans condemned by police

'Shameful' pitch invasion by Celtic and Rangers fans condemned by police

March 08, 2026

Arrests were made with both police officers and fans injured during clashes following Celtic's 4-2 win on penalties.

Superb India crush New Zealand to defend T20 title

Superb India crush New Zealand to defend T20 title

March 08, 2026

India banish the ghosts of 2023 by emphatically beating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to defend their T20 World Cup title.

Hamnet star Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager

Hamnet star Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager

March 08, 2026

The Oscar-frontrunner says acting is "like water to me" as she credits her craft with helping her mental health.

Grok posts on Hillsborough and Munich disasters are 'sickening', government says

Grok posts on Hillsborough and Munich disasters are 'sickening', government says

March 08, 2026

Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester United have both complained to Elon Musk's social media platform X about the posts, some of which have now been removed.

Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

March 07, 2026

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.

Teenage footballer dies during academy match

Teenage footballer dies during academy match

March 08, 2026

The 15-year-old Oxford United academy player collapsed during a game against Fulham.

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

March 08, 2026

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Nicky Campbell: How I've learned that certainty is the thing to really fear

Nicky Campbell: How I've learned that certainty is the thing to really fear

March 07, 2026

After five decades hosting radio phone-ins and debates, Nicky Campbell reflects on the state of public debate

I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube

I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube

March 08, 2026

The story of how a chance encounter between two women on the Piccadilly line led to an IVF baby.

How lorry drivers like Nerys could solve the haulage industry's recruitment problem

How lorry drivers like Nerys could solve the haulage industry's recruitment problem

March 08, 2026

Nerys Mitchell, from Driffield, is the only woman among the 75 HGV drivers on her company's books.

Secrets of the Caribbean uncovered in spectacular new deep sea images

Secrets of the Caribbean uncovered in spectacular new deep sea images

March 08, 2026

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?

Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?

March 08, 2026

The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.

Man dies outside UK's first drug consumption room

Man dies outside UK's first drug consumption room

March 08, 2026

Police sealed off the entrance to The Thistle on Hunter Street on Sunday morning, and said the death was not believed to be suspicious.

Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma

Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma

March 08, 2026

The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.

Mother in tears after £11,500 battery waste fine

Mother in tears after £11,500 battery waste fine

March 08, 2026

The woman accidentally threw away 23 AA batteries in children's toys during a house move.

King reflects on 'pressures of conflict' in Commonwealth message

King reflects on 'pressures of conflict' in Commonwealth message

March 07, 2026

King Charles hails the value of the Commonwealth in divided times in his annual message.

My sister was beaten to death by her monster boyfriend - I fear he could soon be free

My sister was beaten to death by her monster boyfriend - I fear he could soon be free

March 08, 2026

A brutal murderer is due for parole - something that fills his victim's family with dread.

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How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response

How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response

March 08, 2026

And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.

Iran president apologises for striking neighbours

Iran president apologises for striking neighbours

March 07, 2026

President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

'Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie'

'Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie'

March 08, 2026

As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn't enough there was disgrace as Rangers and Celtic fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox, writes Tom English.

India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?

India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?

March 08, 2026

India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.

Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?

Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?

March 08, 2026

The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.

League One side Port Vale stun Sunderland in FA Cup upset

League One side Port Vale stun Sunderland in FA Cup upset

March 08, 2026

League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

'Shameful' pitch invasion by Celtic and Rangers fans condemned by police

'Shameful' pitch invasion by Celtic and Rangers fans condemned by police

March 08, 2026

Arrests were made with both police officers and fans injured during clashes following Celtic's 4-2 win on penalties.