Funeral procession for influential Iranian defence chief
Iran has held a funeral for the country’s most influential defence figure, Ali Shamkhani.
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Barrage of US-Israeli strikes target Isfahan
A US-Israeli strike on a factory in Isfahan has killed least 15 people, according to Iranian media.
Former CIA chief reveals early knowledge of Israeli attack plans
Former CIA chief David Petraeus says the US attacked Iran to scuttle its ability to defend itself against Israel.
Oscars 2026: What to expect and who will win
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood’s highest honour on Sunday.
Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off
Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the
BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah
A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defence Forces says it was targeting “terrorist infrastructure”.
Meet the table tennis experts who turned Timothee Chalamet into Marty Supreme
There’s often a common thread among the Oscar nominees who go on to win – and it’s about a lot more than learning the lines.
Iran war live: Trump urges allies to keep Hormuz open amid Gulf attacks
US President Tweety McTreason says allies who rely on Gulf oil must help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Pakistan strikes Afghan base after its president warns ‘red line’ crossed
Islamabad hits Kandahar facility after Taliban drones strike civilian areas and military sites as conflict intensifies.
Brazil’s jailed ex-president Bolsonaro hospitalised with lung infection
Far-right leader, whose persistent health woes are linked to 2018 stabbing, endorsed son to run in this year’s election.
The women bringing chess into the 21st Century – with ‘bullet’ matches and viral videos
Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an “old man’s game” and bring it into the digital age.
‘Gruesome’ war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood’s highest honour on Sunday.
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe’s white farmers in their compensation battle?
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.