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Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.

Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack

Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500.

France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads

Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect

The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee

The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin

The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.

Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf

The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.

Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC

Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect

The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads

Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

UK MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty

The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.