What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, Trump says, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:12:38 GMT
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE.
Luxury Dubai hotel hit as Iran launches retaliatory strikes across region
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:15:02 GMT
Smoke and flames rose from Dubai's Fairmont The Palm hotel as civilian targets came under fire along with the US military bases across the middle east.
US and Israeli strikes on Iran in maps
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:09:59 GMT
Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region.
Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:34:00 GMT
Iran's strike on US Navy base in Bahrain will worry Washington and its allies in the region.
Inside Iran, panic as strikes hit but for some it's a moment of relief
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:36:27 GMT
Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.
Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:14:44 GMT
Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.
Brits red carpet in pictures: Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young arrive
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:46:19 GMT
Stars including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Rosalía turned out for the Brit Awards in Manchester.
Man, 49, dies taking part in skydive at airfield
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:26:17 GMT
Police say they were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday.
Starmer speaks to Trump after UK joins defensive operation in Middle East
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:53:22 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.
Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:10:37 GMT
Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.
