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Iran's new supreme leader speaks — or does he?
Iran broadcasts a statement on state TV purporting to be from its new supreme leader.
12 Mar 2026,30 mins
Government documents on Lord Mandelson's appointment released
They show the Prime Minister was warned Lord Mandelson posed a general reputational risk
11 Mar 2026,30 mins
The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says today will see the most intense strikes on Iran since the war began
The BBC has been told by Iranians that they're living under constant bombardment
10 Mar 2026,30 mins
G7 finance ministers say they're ready to take measures to support the global energy supply
Oil prices rise sharply as conflict in the Middle East brings more economic uncertainty
09 Mar 2026,30 mins
Iran elects new Supreme Leader
There's speculation it's Ali Khamenei's son
08 Mar 2026,16 mins
Iran continues bombing after apologising
Tehran's neighbours targeted with missiles and drones again
07 Mar 2026,16 mins
The US and Israel carry out a fresh wave of strikes on Tehran
President Trump says the war won't end until Iran's unconditional surrender
06 Mar 2026,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer rejects criticism of his response to war in the Middle East
The prime minster says the UK is sending four fighter jets to Qatar
05 Mar 2026,30 mins
America torpedoes an Iranian warship
140 people are presumed dead after the ship was sunk close to Sri Lanka
04 Mar 2026,30 mins
Trump doubles down on criticism of Starmer
US President calls the UK "very uncooperative" in attacks on Iran
03 Mar 2026,30 mins
The US defence secretary declines to give a timeline for ending the US-Israeli war with Iran
Pete Hegseth plays down fears his country is entering a new open-ended conflict
02 Mar 2026,30 mins
Iran Lashes Out As Supreme Leader Killed
Hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones are fired at targets across the Middle East
01 Mar 2026,16 mins
Iran launches attacks across Middle East after US and Israel strikes on its territory
The United States and Israel attack targets across Iran
28 Feb 2026,16 mins
The Green Party says its victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election is 'seismic'
Sir Keir Starmer vows to keep fighting after Labour's defeat
27 Feb 2026,30 mins
Instagram to alert parents if their teenagers search for self-harm and suicide content
Parents in the UK, US, Canada and Australia will receive the notifications
26 Feb 2026,30 mins
The Met Police apologises to the speaker of the House of Commons
The force revealed he was behind information that led to the arrest of Lord Mandelson
25 Feb 2026,30 mins
MPs back call for the release of files on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy
Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant describes Andrew as "rude, arrogant and entitled"
24 Feb 2026,30 mins
Lord Mandelson arrested at his home in London
The former Ambassador to the US is suspected of misconduct in public office
23 Feb 2026,30 mins
The government previews changes to special education provision
The Education Secretary will unveil changes to special education tomorrow.
22 Feb 2026,16 mins
President Trump announces 15% global tariffs
President Trump is increasing the tariffs he announced yesterday.
21 Feb 2026,16 mins
The Supreme Court rules Donald Trump's global tariffs are illegal
Donald Trump has called the decision "a disgrace"
20 Feb 2026,30 mins
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested
The King's brother is suspected of misconduct in public office
19 Feb 2026,30 mins
Les Wexner says his "heart goes out " to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein
The US billionaire is thought to have helped Epstein acquire his wealth
18 Feb 2026,30 mins
The American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died
He became involved in activism as a protégé of Martin Luther King
17 Feb 2026,30 mins
The government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections in England
The Conservatives have described the move as "predictable chaos"
16 Feb 2026,30 mins
Sir Vince Cable calls for probe into Andrew claims
He wants claims to be investigated by police.
15 Feb 2026,16 mins
UK says Russia killed Navalny with dart frog toxin
The Foreign Office said there was no innocent explanation for the presence of the poison.
14 Feb 2026,16 mins
The High Court rules the decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group is unlawful
The group remains banned for now to allow for further legal arguments
13 Feb 2026,30 mins
The government publishes guidance for schools on how to deal with pupils questioning their gender
It advises caution, but does not rule out children changing gender
12 Feb 2026,30 mins
Gordon Brown calls for police to interview Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
The former prime minister says detectives should question Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
11 Feb 2026,30 mins