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Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support
The home secretary will say in a speech the move is required to restore "trust" to the asylum system.
Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.
'My son can now enjoy life': Children with severe form of epilepsy helped by new drug
Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.
Drug breakthrough for children with severe form of epilepsy
Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.
Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
US Congress votes to summon Attorney General Bondi in Epstein case
Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace, who introduced the motion to subpoena Pam Bondi, has accused the justice department of a "cover-up".
How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
What happens when at the Winter Paralympics?
Your guide to what's happening and when and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.
What’s Happening Inside Iran?
US says it will strike deeper into Iran, but what’s happening in the country?
Debut novelist wins major book award for story inspired by lesbian mothers
Claire Lynch's novel was inspired by the lesbian women who lost custody of their children in the 1980s.
Debut novelist wins major book award for story inspired by family separations
Claire Lynch's novel was inspired by the lesbian women who lost custody of their children in the 1980s.
'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Sisters drowned after paddle at national park beauty spot
Mountain rescuers told the inquest the women somehow fell or slipped and were unable to get out of the water.
Sisters drowned after paddle at national park beauty spot
Mountain rescuers told the inquest the women somehow fell or slipped and were unable to get out of the water.
Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on
Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.