Thursday, March 12, 2026 5:46 AM ET
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LIVE - Attacks reported on three more cargo ships in Gulf, with oil price back near $100 - The oil price rise comes despite 32 countries agreeing yesterday to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves. On Wednesday, President Trump insisted the price would come down.1 hour ago
Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves -- It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.4 hours ago
War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign -- Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.3 hours ago
What did we learn from China's biggest political meeting? -- BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.1 hour ago
Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large -- The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.16 hours ago
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC -- Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.9 hours ago
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations -- René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.5 hours ago
Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge -- The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began19 hours ago
Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters -- The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.4 hours ago
'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war -- Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.17 hours ago
EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war -- Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.19 hours ago
Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit -- A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.8 hours ago
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins -- A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.9 hours ago
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.8 hours ago
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? -- Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.8 hours ago
Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets? -- Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein's estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.1 day ago
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war -- President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.1 day ago
Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts -- This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.14 hours ago
Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war -- BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.8 hours ago
BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line -- Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.1 day ago
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows -- A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.2 days ago
China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin -- The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.50 minutes ago
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician -- Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.3 hours ago
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks' -- Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.11 hours ago
Toddler dies after being struck by car in underground car park -- The three-year-old boy was hit by a car in the car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas on Wednesday.14 hours ago