US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.
Travelodge 'extremely sorry' for giving stranger key to couple's room
Woman says she was left feeling shaken and believes the chain needs to do more to improve security.
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack
A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.
Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to last
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?
Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction
Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.
Woman, 86, convicted after getting one letter wrong on car insurance form
The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.
Keeping open all of King's coastal path will be a challenge, says Natural England
Natural England says it will be challenging to keep King Charles's coastal path fully open in parts of the south.
'No ball games' signs are deterring kids from exercising, MPs told
Making PE a core subject in schools and removing 'no ball games' signs are among recommendations in a new report on barriers to sport and physical activity in England.
Half-marathon organisers sorry after wrong signage sends runners an extra 500m
Organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon say a turning point was positioned incorrectly.
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
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Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?
Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.
Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats
'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why he thinks Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.
Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson
English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.
Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal
Ibrahima Konate says he is "close to an agreement" with Liverpool over a new contract and there is a "big chance" he will remain at Anfield next season.
Arteta must prove he won't be remembered as Arsenal's 'nearly man'
Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in Heritage play-off
England's Matt Fitzpatrick beats world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage and claim his second PGA Tour title in the space of a month.
