Thursday, June 18, 2026 2:20 PM ET
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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for -- While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered. -- World1 hour ago
Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before -- 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.1 hour ago
Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery -- A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.2 hours ago
Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport -- Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.36 minutes ago
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others? -- BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.3 hours ago
Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport -- The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.8 hours ago
Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial -- Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.1 hour ago
Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds -- Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.14 hours ago
Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence -- Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.7 hours ago
First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding -- Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.3 hours ago
What's in the US-Iran agreement? -- The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.11 hours ago
'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots -- As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.15 hours ago
'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely -- A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.18 hours ago
US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question -- Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.19 hours ago
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? -- The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.3 hours ago
Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks? -- Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.7 hours ago
Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles -- The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.16 hours ago
'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship -- The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.1 day ago
Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle sky -- BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.2 days ago
Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe -- The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.2 hours ago
Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup' -- Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.13 minutes ago
The designer behind DR Congo's World Cup suit: 'I wanted to change people's views on Africa' -- Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.22 hours ago
'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup -- Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.1 hour ago
British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain -- Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.6 hours ago