Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say

04.06.2026 18:16 Women and children were among those killed when Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in several areas.

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

04.06.2026 18:16 The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

04.06.2026 12:15 Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait

04.06.2026 12:15 Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.

Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport

04.06.2026 12:15 One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border

03.06.2026 23:46 The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.

US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones

03.06.2026 11:45 Kuwait says its international airport has been badly damaged by Iranian drones, and traffic is suspended.

Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade

03.06.2026 11:45 The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

How much damage have Iranian strikes caused the US?

03.06.2026 11:45 Iran has damaged 20 US military sites since the start of the war, satellite images and videos analysed by BBC Verify show.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

02.06.2026 23:45 Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says

02.06.2026 23:45 Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down

02.06.2026 11:46 Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US

01.06.2026 23:15 Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel.

The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14

01.06.2026 23:15 Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.

Traffic at a standstill as people flee Beirut

01.06.2026 23:15 The BBC's John Sudworth reports from Beirut, as Isreal says it will start striking the Lebanese capital once again.