Iran’s new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region. 4 weeks ago bbc.com
Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began. 4 weeks ago bbc.com
France’s ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found. 4 weeks ago bbc.com
Parents accused of hiding daughter’s HIV infection and neglect The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media… 4 weeks ago bbc.com
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah’s party wins Nepal election The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption. 4 weeks ago bbc.com
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed. 4 weeks ago bbc.com
Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move. 4 weeks ago bbc.com
‘What if we’re left with ruins?’: Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos. 4 weeks ago bbc.com
Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being… 4 weeks ago bbc.com
How Iran war laid bare the world’s reliance on Gulf oil and gas Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock. 4 weeks ago bbc.com