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.
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:22:51 GMT
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes 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.
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.
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
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.
Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:19:47 GMT
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.
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.
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.
