Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged

The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 7:07 am

Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia

Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 6:43 am

Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 5:26 am

Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions

The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 5:26 am

Manslaughter charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 5:15 am

Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit

Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 4:57 am

World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia

Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 tournament instead, following his ban from entering the US.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 4:50 am

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'

West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:02 am

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences

Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 10:43 pm

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 5:00 pm

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 4:13 pm

Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels

The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 4:04 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 rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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

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

Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets

Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:50 pm

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks

Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:47 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

Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan

The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 11:44 am

Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 10:08 am

Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future

The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 9:54 am

Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government

Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 9:27 am

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 8:43 am

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years

The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 5:37 am