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US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.

Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader dies aged 89
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.

US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.

Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.

Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.

Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.

'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.

'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.

British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.

Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.

LIV players free to leave after bankruptcy protection filing
LIV Golf intends to starts its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States.

British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.

Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.

Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
President Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"

Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes?
BBC's Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from an area close to Israel's proposed site in the occupied West Bank.

British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.

German police arrest suspected power grid saboteur after manhunt
The suspect had reportedly claimed responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in letters.

Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen
For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.

Asbestos 'nearly everywhere' after 9/11 - new documents reveal air-quality concerns
Officials at the time assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the documents suggest there were concerns.

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.

New York City releases documents about air quality after 9/11
Officials assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the new documents suggest there were concerns.

Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.

Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.

Investigation after female staff at Eiffel Tower replaced by men for religious visit
The move saw outraged staff walk off the job on Monday, closing the French landmark for a day.

Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

Argentina targets oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.

Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).