RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:50:21 GMT
The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri.
UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:56:45 GMT
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".
Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:05:06 GMT
Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.
Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:18:27 GMT
Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.
Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:12:41 GMT
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
UK mounts operation to support thousands of Britons in Middle East
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:21:33 GMT
Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.
Major changes to asylum system set to come into force
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:04:54 GMT
From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.
Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:17:32 GMT
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.
Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:08:14 GMT
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.
After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over?
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:04:21 GMT
As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat.
