World news

Billionaire Ambani's Jio announces what could be India's biggest share sale

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power

The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.

US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip

Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country.

Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known

Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.

Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium

Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.

In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal

His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.

UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia

Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.

Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial

The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".

'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago

The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.

US lifts naval blockade after Iran deal signed

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial

The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before

Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service's A…

Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?

The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a…

Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial

Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

Hegseth announces US review of Europe forces, says some allies will fail

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.