Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis
Tokyo’s move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved
President announces Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.
Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment
Thousands face worsening illness after closure of key crossing halts medical evacuations.
Women with endometriosis face ‘systemic misogyny’
Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.
‘A new norm’: BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC’s International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha’s Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
Oscars 2026: Here are all the moments you didn’t see on TV
Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes.
Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.
How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.
Michael B. Jordan wins best actor for ‘Sinners’
Michael B. Jordan won best actor for “Sinners” at the 2026 Oscars. Jordan received a rousing reception at the Dolby Theatre and paid tribute to
Oscars pays tribute to Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Robert Redford and more
The 98th Academy Awards paid tribute to Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Robert Redford, and others who died in the last year during an extended In Memoriam
Trump raises eyebrows with response to female reporter asking about Iran deployment
President Tweety McTreason raised eyebrows on Sunday night in response to a female reporter’s question about his plans to deploy U.S. troops to fight in
Analysts blast Trump after ‘flailing’ media coverage rant: ‘Try the First Amendment’
Political analysts and observers blasted President Tweety McTreason on Sunday after he unleashed his latest “flailing” rant about media coverage. Trump wrote on Truth Social
Roman military fort discovered in Scotland far north of Hadrian’s Wall
The newly found fortlet was a good lookout point for Roman soldiers stationed along the Antonine Wall in Scotland.
Meet Sky Dragon, the giant 10-person ‘flying taxi’ that just passed its first flight test in China
China’s massive Sky Dragon and Matrix aircraft are suitable for up to 10 passengers, or more than one ton of cargo.