Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

16. März 2026, 15:12

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK

16. März 2026, 00:31

The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

16. März 2026, 11:58

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says

16. März 2026, 14:09

Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport

16. März 2026, 12:43

The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers

16. März 2026, 06:10

Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say

16. März 2026, 12:36

Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying

16. März 2026, 11:47

Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.