Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:05:54 GMT
Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.
At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:54:59 GMT
Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:26:48 GMT
A US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point variant are oceans apart, writes the BBC's diplomatic correspondent.
Why ceasefire deal with US has unsettled Iran's hardliners
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:16:37 GMT
The two-week truce opens up the prospect of direct talks with the US but has angered Iran's hardliners, writes BBC News Persian’s Kasra Naji.
Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:21:31 GMT
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:34:29 GMT
Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.
Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:12:20 GMT
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.
New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:19 GMT
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:44:33 GMT
Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.
RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:20 GMT
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.
