Navy readying aircraft carrier for deployment as Iran conflict deepens
The move may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict.

UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai
The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.

The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley
The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.

Canada's PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month.

Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks
In an interview, the Oscar-nominee danced into some online controversy after claiming no one cares about ballet and opera.

Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains
Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war
Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks.

Why did Iran's president apologise?
The apology may hint at a political repositioning inside Iran, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azmi.

We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

In maps: Eight days of strikes across the Middle East
Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war enters its eighth day.

Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig
The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena.

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah on course to be Nepal's next prime minister
Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

Police given more time to question Iran spying suspects
An Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

Manslaughter charge after woman took own life
Seyhan Assaf is accused of manslaughter and controlling behaviour after the death of Gillian Morand.

Coastguards lower dog owner down cliff to rescue pet
Luna the cocker spaniel was too scared to be caught by rescuers so her owner was brought in to help.

Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

I had a cardiac arrest playing football. My teammates saved my life by performing CPR
Oxfordshire GP Dr Nick Thomas had been playing football when he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Meet Florrie: The puppy helping young people navigate a complex world
Puppy Florrie is helping support students with their mental health at a Lincolnshire school.

My son defied the odds to walk me down the aisle
From the age of three months, Chester was struggling to meet developmental milestones.

Church raises £22k by raffling off Maggi Hambling painting
St Mary's Church in Woodbridge is attempting to raise £200,000 for a new heating system.

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The Iranian president says sorry, but does he mean it?
Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring states.

Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

Italy plunge England into crisis with landmark win
England spiral to another Six Nations defeat which raises far-reaching questions about their direction 18 months out from the Rugby World Cup.

'Fantastic French made to look ordinary as Scotland come of age'
Scotland deliver arguably their best performance in almost 40 years to give themselves unlikely shot at Six Nations title.

Smith fires Wrexham in front against Chelsea
Wrexham's Sam Smith races past the Chelsea defence to put his side ahead in their FA Cup fifth-round tie.

'Incredible' Bronze remains England's gold standard
Lucy Bronze made her 145th senior appearance for England on Saturday. Few have been better performances.