Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

18. Juni 2026, 15:53

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery

18. Juni 2026, 15:46

A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe

18. Juni 2026, 17:51

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

18. Juni 2026, 14:16

BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before

18. Juni 2026, 15:38

Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service's Amir Azimi writes.

Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport

18. Juni 2026, 17:28

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain

18. Juni 2026, 11:54

Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.

Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

18. Juni 2026, 09:26

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.