US striking Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says

President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 4:43 pm

Watch: Is the US ready to host the 2026 World Cup?

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports on readiness concerns in the New York-New Jersey region, where eight matches will take place.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 4:33 pm

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 3:14 pm

Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams turns in a winning performance in her comeback after 1,375 days away from tennis.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 3:13 pm

Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 1:35 pm

Watch: Moment Trump is booed during the national anthem at NBA Finals

The US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic".

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 1:14 pm

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:55 pm

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:46 pm

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?

Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:45 pm

Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without correct licence

Police said the pilot was discovered to have flown with forged credentials since he was promoted to captain in 2009. He faces several fraud-related charges.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 11:18 am

Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz

An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 8:15 am

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:57 am

Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand

Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:07 am

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:22 pm

Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:34 pm

Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:44 pm

Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that

President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:21 pm

Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row

The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 10:21 am

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash

Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Posted on: 6 June 2026 | 6:25 pm

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt

Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Posted on: 5 June 2026 | 4:35 pm

How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

Posted on: 4 June 2026 | 6:53 pm