PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar
The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".
Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.
'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.
Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' after husband arrested in China spy probe
Joani Reid said she had temporarily stood down from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day
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Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".
UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
Rabies death could change disease notification period
Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.
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The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.
Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.
I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave
Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.
'How many more children must die?' - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law
Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.
Social media plays 'huge role' in promoting traditional gender views, say experts
Women's rights' groups worry about consequences of this shift in attitudes.
'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border
Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like.
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.
First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay
The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.
Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens
The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.
Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East
Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks
Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues
The Today programme host visited her colleagues in the office on Thursday, nearly five weeks since her mother disappeared.
UK Border Force officer was 'working for China', court told
Chi Leung "Peter" Wai is accused of engaging in "shadow policing" in the UK on behalf of China.
Judicial review over whether government failed to act after abuse inquiry
The Maggie Oliver Foundation has campaigned for tougher action against grooming gangs.
Triple killer put flatmate in headlock in assault
Valdo Calocane went on to kill three people and seriously injure three others in the attacks in 2023.
Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve
Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".
No UK government ministers to attend Paralympic ceremonies
No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism
An oversight commission received more than 30,000 feedback submissions mainly in opposition to the proposed ballroom.
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