US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

12. Juli 2026, 16:46

Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.

Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say

12. Juli 2026, 13:35

The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

12. Juli 2026, 16:35

He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.

David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93

12. Juli 2026, 15:22

One of the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondents, he reported on five popes during his career.

US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

12. Juli 2026, 15:34

Donald Trump pays tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".

China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall

12. Juli 2026, 07:39

Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.

T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a problem for scientists

11. Juli 2026, 23:58

A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.

At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

12. Juli 2026, 03:56

Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.