First government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East tonight
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:16:21 GMT
Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday.
UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:35:17 GMT
European markets are trading a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile.
Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:25:42 GMT
Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.
'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:24:05 GMT
Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.
'No to war': Pedro Sánchez hits back as Trump threatens full trade embargo on Spain
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:30:50 GMT
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
Partner of Labour MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China, BBC told
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:07:49 GMT
He is one of three unnamed men who the Met Police suspect of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
Ant and Dec win court order to trace 'secret profits' from Banksy deals
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:45:46 GMT
A court heard that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".
Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:05:45 GMT
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.
Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:45:56 GMT
James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.
David and Victoria Beckham wish Brooklyn happy birthday despite feud
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:22:08 GMT
"I love you so much," Victoria says, two months after her son posted about the family breakdown.
