Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:47:26 GMT
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.
Income tax changes unveiled in Scottish Budget
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:06:33 GMT
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:32:22 GMT
The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.
Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:41:31 GMT
All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:35:04 GMT
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:11:47 GMT
Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.
Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:07:38 GMT
The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.
Red Arrows get first female leader
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:50:08 GMT
Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says it is the "opportunity of a lifetime" and hopes to inspire others.
BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:34:32 GMT
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.
Ship captain 'did nothing' to avoid tanker crash
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:03:23 GMT
Vladimir Motin has pleaded not guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over the collision in March.
