Israel missile strike near Iran nuclear facility fuels fears of escalation | BBC News

World leaders have called for restraint in the Middle East, after a missile strike on Iran at a site close to nuclear facilities. It took place at Isfahan...

New York police identify man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court | BBC News

The man who set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial is happening has been identified. NYPD say the man has ...

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial court in New York | BBC News

A man has set himself on fire outside the courthouse in Manhattan where former US President Donald Trump's hush-money trial is being held. After dousing hims...

US calls for calm after officials say Israeli missile hit Iran I BBC News

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has repeated calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, after an apparent Israeli strike on Iran. Speaking from a G7 me...

Jury selected for Donald Trump’s hush-money trial | BBC News

A full 12-person jury has been sworn in for ex-US President Donald Trump's historic criminal trial in New York City. "We have our jury," Justice Juan Merchan...

Israeli missile hits Iran, US officials say | BBC News

An Israeli missile has hit Iran, US officials have told the BBC's partner station CBS News.Iranian state media cited unconfirmed reports of explosions being ...

China’s boom in green manufactured goods fuels tensions with West | BBC News

China’s economy grew much faster than expected at the start of 2024 - up by 5.3% - boosted by its focus on green manufacturing. The country has invested in...

German police arrest suspected Russian spies | BBC News

Two alleged spies suspected of planning to sabotage German military aid for Ukraine have been arrested in the southern German state of Bavaria.The two men, d...

Iran sanctions: US and UK extend measures against Tehran | BBC News

The US and UK have imposed a new wave of sanctions against Iran, following its drone attack on Israel.Washington targeted 16 people and two entities that pro...

Elon Musk predicts AI will be smarter than humans by next year | BBC News

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk said artificial intelligence (AI) development will advance to be smarter than the smartest human by 2026.During an interview on X Space...

Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote | BBC News

Ukraine's prime minister has said there will be a "Third World War" if Ukraine loses its conflict with Russia. Denys Shmyhal urged the US Congress to pass a ...

Dubai airport chaos after Gulf storms | BBC News

Operations at Dubai airport remain severely disrupted as heavy rains continue to batter the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. The storm pounde...

Invasive species of ants will cost Australians more than $22bn if left to run rampant | BBC News

A dangerous species of fire ants will cost Australians more than $22bn by the 2040s if left to run rampant, a new report has found.It is believed that the re...

Qatar reassessing its role as mediator between Israel and Hamas | BBC News

Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, the country's prime minister has said. Qatar has had a key role - along with Egypt and ...