Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:05:54 GMT
Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.
Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:59:34 GMT
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
Israel says it hit Lebanon 100 times in just 10 minutes
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:37:48 GMT
Israel described it as the largest wave of air strikes in this conflict, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites.
Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:26:48 GMT
A US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point variant are oceans apart, writes the BBC's diplomatic correspondent.
'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:03:53 GMT
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:01:40 GMT
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:38:18 GMT
The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement.
Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:57:18 GMT
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:01:26 GMT
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
Oil prices rise as traders eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:28:51 GMT
The cost of crude plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
