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.
Why it could take months for fuel and food prices to return to normal
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:07:41 GMT
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.
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.
Israel backs US-Iran ceasefire but Netanyahu's war goals remain unfulfilled
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:02:37 GMT
The Israeli prime minister's response to the ceasefire has been muted, in contrast to the triumphal statements from the US and Iran.
What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:14:08 GMT
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:11:26 GMT
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.
UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:09:49 GMT
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry's overdose death
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:28:13 GMT
Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.
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.
