Monday, March 16, 2026 10:29 PM ET
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Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis -- European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option. -- World7 hours ago
How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK -- The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus? -- BBC InDepth1 day ago
UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues -- The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster. -- Latin America6 hours ago
Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers -- Companies allowed more harmful content on user's feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.11 hours ago
Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport -- The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.13 hours ago
'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car -- Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.8 hours ago
Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say -- Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.15 hours ago
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says -- Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.12 hours ago
Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs -- Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.13 hours ago
French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying -- Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.14 hours ago
Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit -- All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.20 hours ago
Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC -- Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.21 hours ago
Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary -- Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.15 hours ago
'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia -- Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.1 day ago
Who wants what from the Iran war? -- Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?15 hours ago
'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war -- The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.1 day ago
Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano -- Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.5 hours ago
Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments -- One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.16 hours ago
Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session -- Mexico City set a Guinness record for the largest football training session as 9,500 participants filled the capital's Zocalo square ahead of World Cup.2 hours ago
Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran -- BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.2 days ago
Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia -- The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.12 minutes ago
Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband -- A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.1 hour ago
India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI? -- Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.43 minutes ago
Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody -- Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism.58 minutes ago
Fierce blizzard buries US midwest in more than 2ft (60cm) of snow -- One Michigan resident filmed the snow almost completely blocking the door of their home, as more than 129,000 people are without power in the state.1 hour ago
'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan -- Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.1 hour ago
From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US -- Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.11 hours ago
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike -- Islamabad denies targeting the rehab centre and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.1 hour ago
Coast Guard rescues snowmobile operator stranded on ice -- Timelapse video shows rescuers cautiously manoeuvre a vessel in blizzard conditions to the edge of the ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan.12 minutes ago