Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:03:19 GMT
The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country his "ready for war".
US weighs next move on Iran - and faces a complex calculation
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:04:47 GMT
As Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continue, the US president is considering how best to respond.
X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:34:43 GMT
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:07:09 GMT
Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.
Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing Epstein friendship
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:25:58 GMT
The former ambassador apologises "unequivocally" for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction
'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:21:40 GMT
Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.
I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing - and if I could hack my own gut to age better
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:05:26 GMT
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was
Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:50:41 GMT
Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage's party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords.
Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:03:56 GMT
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.
Minnesota sues Trump administration to block surge of ICE agents
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:02:33 GMT
The administration has said it will send "hundreds more" federal officers to the state, after a woman was shot dead by an agent last week.
