US President Donald Trump Says He Has 'Cancelled' Strikes Against Iran | BBC News
President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of scheduled night strikes against Iran, marking a sudden shift in the 104‑day US‑Israel‑Iran conflict. The decision came after two consecutive nights of US attacks on Iranian surveillance and communication sites, which prompted Tehran to fire rockets and drones at US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, injuring civilians. The White House said the cancellation resulted from discussions with the highest levels of Iranian leadership, and a broader coalition—including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt—has reportedly approved the terms of a pending agreement. While the naval blockade of Iranian oil exports remains in force, Trump’s social‑media post promised a forthcoming signing ceremony. Trump’s statement emphasized “cancelling the scheduled strikes” after talks, while Iranian officials warned any future US aggression would be met with escalated retaliation. Analysts in Washington described the president’s stance as unpredictable, suggesting the move may be a tactical pressure tactic rather than a genuine de‑escalation. If the talks culminate in a formal accord, regional tensions could ease and oil markets stabilize, but the lack of detail and divergent goals—particularly Israel’s stance on Lebanon—leave the prospect of lasting peace uncertain, keeping investors and policymakers on edge.
US President Donald Trump Says US Will Hit Iran 'Hard' Again | BBC News
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will launch further strikes on Iran, reiterating a hard‑line stance after a failed negotiation push. The statement came hours after the U.S. carried out more than 20 attacks on Iranian air‑defense sites,...
The 100th Day of the US-Israel War with Iran | BBC News
The BBC’s 100‑day briefing marks a new escalation in the US‑Israel war with Iran, highlighted by Israel’s air strikes on two buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs – a Hezbollah stronghold – and the US military shooting down two Iranian attack...
One in Four Births in England Are Now Emergency Caesareans, BBC Analysis Shows. #BBCNews
The BBC analysis reveals that emergency caesarean sections now account for one in four births in England, climbing from 18% to a record‑high 26% over the past five years. This surge represents the steepest rise in recent decades and signals...
Will James Bond Survive Its New Owners and a New Generation of Cinema Goers? | The Global Story
The Global Story examines the power struggle shaping the next James Bond film. Amazon’s purchase of MGM in 2022 placed the tech giant opposite the Broccoli family, who have stewarded the franchise for seven decades, creating a deadlock that has left...
Staff at UK Maternity Unit Used Offensive Term to Refer to Patients | BBC News
BBC Panorama’s investigation uncovered a disturbing culture at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where midwives marked pregnant patients’ charts with the offensive abbreviation “FOH” – short for “off home” – and repeatedly instructed women in early labor to remain at...
What Could Happen Now After Russian Drone Hit Romanian Flat Block? #BBCNews
A Russian-made drone struck a 10th-floor apartment in Galați, Romania, around 2:00 a.m., badly injuring two people. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said the strike was likely accidental spillover from a Russian attack on Ukraine rather than deliberate targeting of Romanian...
The Immigration Fraudsters | BBC News
The BBC’s undercover investigation reveals a shadow network of immigration advisers in the UK who deliberately help migrants fabricate asylum claims, especially on the grounds of sexual orientation and domestic abuse. Reporters posed as a former student seeking to stay...
Baroness Casey on (Live at Hay Festival) | BBC Newscast
Baroness Casey joined BBC Newscast at the Hay Festival to discuss a string of pressing social issues, from a controversial teenage rape sentencing to the nation’s growing youth unemployment and homelessness crisis. The panel highlighted that three teenage boys convicted of...
War in Iran Expected to Be High on Agenda for Trump in China | BBC News
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a two‑day summit with Xi Jinping, with the Iran war expected to dominate discussions. While Trump publicly claimed the United States does not need China’s assistance to resolve the conflict, officials in both...
Trump Calls Iran Peace Plan “Garbage” And Says Ceasefire Is “on Life Support” | BBC News
President Donald Trump told reporters the proposed Iranian peace plan was "garbage" and the cease‑fire with Tehran was "on life support," signaling a hard‑line stance as the conflict drags on. He rejected the Iranian document as the "weakest" he had...
Rapper Professor Green Reflects on Recent ADHD and Autism Diagnoses. #ProfessorGreen #BBCNews
In a recent BBC interview, British rapper Professor Green opened up about his recent diagnoses of ADHD and autism, describing how the lack of understanding shaped his childhood and early career. He recounted attending three primary schools, two secondary schools, a...
Why Ukraine May Restrict Its Booming Surrogacy Business | Global News Podcast
The BBC Global News Podcast examines Ukraine’s rapidly growing surrogacy market, which has rebounded to near‑pre‑war levels despite the country’s ongoing conflict. A draft bill now seeks to restrict the practice by prohibiting foreign couples from commissioning surrogacy unless at...
What Actually Happens at the Met Gala? #BBCNews
The video lifts the veil on what transpires behind the Met Gala’s glittering red‑carpet spectacle, revealing a tightly controlled, phone‑free environment where even bathroom selfies are rare violations. Organizers prioritize secrecy, banning devices and limiting social media to preserve the...
Thirteen Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon, Health Ministry Says | BBC News
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Friday, a health‑ministerial source confirmed, even as a tenuous cease‑fire between Israel and Hezbollah remains in place. The attacks, which targeted villages and alleged Hezbollah positions, underscore the fragility...