Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:25:02 GMT
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:28:54 GMT
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.
How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:57:50 GMT
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:35:09 GMT
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.
In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:27:28 GMT
Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks
Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:05:44 GMT
The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".
Allergy training to be compulsory in schools in England after death of boy, 5
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:22:36 GMT
The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.
South East Water faces £22m fine after customers left unable to shower and flush toilets
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:09 GMT
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.
Trying to get social care can be 'horrendous', Baroness Casey tells BBC
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:24:03 GMT
The chair of the independent commission on adult social care also says the care system relies on the exploitation of its workforce.
My natural way of playing has been coached out of me, says Raducanu
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:21:22 GMT
British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.
