BBC - Homepage

Skip to content

• Home
• News
• Sport
• Business
• Technology
• Health
• Culture
• Arts
• Travel
• Earth
• Audio
• Video
• Live

HomeNewsSportBusinessTechnologyHealthCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveWeatherNewslettersLIVE

US says 16 Iranian mine-laying ships 'eliminated', as Iran launches attacks across region

The US says the ships were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz - a key shipping route. Meanwhile, at least two attacks have been reported on commercial ships in the area.

Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum

Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.

3 hrs agoWorld

Analysis: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war

President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

12 hrs agoWorld

Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?

Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate, court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

8 hrs agoWorld

Inside the Russian explosives plot that targeted the UK

Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.

2 hrs agoEurope

Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff

Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.

5 hrs agoUS & Canada

Arrests, accusations and arguments - the Mugabe family after losing power

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe's ex-first family.

2 hrs agoAfrica

More on Iran war

Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind

One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says

Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic

The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February.

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

Only from the BBC

The unseen 'chatters' paid $2 an hour to pose as OnlyFans stars

The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pose as an OnlyFans star in online chats – one of the unseen workers behind the platform's boom.

AI is finding treatments for 'incurable’ diseases

Artificial intelligence is rapidly inventing new drugs for diseases from Parkinson's disease and antibiotic-resistant superbugs to rare lung conditions.

Recommended Audio

The Global Story

Are oil prices determining the course of the Iran war?

Save

Global News Podcast

Oil price drops after Trump hints at short Iran war

Save

Witness History

I starred in Pan’s Labyrinth

Save

Global News Podcast

Iranian residents tell BBC about US and Israeli bombardment

Save

The Documentary Podcast

The women of IS: Part two

Save

The Interview

Karim Beguir, co-founder of InstaDeep: People are too gloomy about AI

Save

Business Daily

Kidnapping for ransom

Save

Global News Podcast

Hegseth: Today ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran

Save

Outlook

Just row with it: 139 days at sea, three brothers, one ocean

Save

Witness History

My father directed Seven Samurai

Save

More news

'Investing in people': Can China's new push to boost spending revive the economy?

Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.

8 hrs agoBusiness

Meghan to appear at £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.

7 hrs agoAustralia

At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire

Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.

2 hrs agoEurope

Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home

The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.

5 hrs agoUS & Canada

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

2 hrs agoAustralia

China and North Korea to reopen passenger train service after pandemic halt

Tickets for the first train departing on Thursday have reportedly sold out.

5 hrs agoAsia

Facebook-owner buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook

The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.

2 hrs agoBusiness

Must watch

What do Georgians want from Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement?

Greene, an ally of US President Donald Trump, announced in November she would be resigning at the start of 2026.

US & Canada

Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016

An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

US & Canada

Moment driver stops out-of-control SUV with his own vehicle

Mobile phone video captures a man using his truck to stop a runaway SUV, preventing what could have been a serious crash.

US & Canada

Top Oscars picks chosen by BBC correspondents

From the "achingly beautiful" cinema of Iran to a "stress‑busting" horror film – these are the top Oscars picks of the year, as chosen by BBC correspondents.

Film & TV

BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line

Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.

Middle East

HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth and heads to Cyprus

The UK has deployed the Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean region, after an Iranian drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March.

World

How worried are Americans about rising gas prices?

The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

US & Canada

How fluctuating oil prices are affecting people around the world

The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where people live.

Northern Ireland

Culture

Project Hail Mary is 'a mind-stretching sci-fi' ★★★★☆

The new space epic starring Ryan Gosling as a solo astronaut trying to save humanity is 'zippily entertaining' throughout.See more

Health and Wellness

Does chocolate really give you acne?

Chocolate has long been considered a possible cause of acne, alongside other sweet treats. But it appears that bad reputation may be undeserved.

How alcohol impacts male fertility

A professor of andrology reveals what external factors affect male sperm count, and why.

What menstrual blood can reveal about your health

From endometriosis and cervical cancer, to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency and pollution exposure, scientists are finding period blood offers a window into women's wellbeing.

Travel

What the short‑trip boom reveals about modern travel

From passport privilege to overtourism and carbon cost, the boom in two- to four-day "micro-cations" reveals how modern travellers are rethinking rest.

A 300-year-old luxury hotel powered by trees

Europe's new steamy, semi-nude wellness trend

Inside the city where cats rule the streets

US & Canada news

600kg Nasa spacecraft to re-enter Earth's atmosphere

Much of the Van Allen Probe is expected to burn up in the atmosphere though Nasa says there is "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.

Alabama death row inmate who didn't kill anyone is spared execution

Canada police investigate after shots fired at US consulate in Toronto

What to know about the SAVE America Act

More world news

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Acclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel

Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge

Business

Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'

The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop

Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

Sport

Is Tudor's Spurs reign almost up after only four games?

Igor Tudor's Spurs tenure could already be on the line after a disastrous defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

How Kinsky's horror night unfolded before 17th-minute substitution

Sense of missed opportunity for Newcastle after late Barca blow

Pressure of representing England has shown - Borthwick

Latest Sport audio

Rugby Union Weekly

Can England avoid their worst-ever Six Nations?

Save

FPL Podcast from BBC Sport

The Pedro Problem

Save

Football Daily

Champions League Debrief: Nightmare in Madrid for Spurs, late heartbreak for Newcastle and Liverpool lose in Turkey

Save

BBC Women's Football Weekly

The WSL returns, Scotland net seven and Bronze remains gold standard

Save

More than the Score

Are mixed teams the future of Olympic relay races?

Save

Rugby Union Weekly

The Nations Pod

Save

Football Daily

The ultimate Women's League Cup final preview

Save

More than the Score

Are O'Neill, Warnock and Ancelotti changing perceptions of older managers?

Save

Technology

Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint

Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills'

Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials

Court hears millions of PlayStation players charged unfair download fees

Science

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

What stone-age language sounds like

How 'memory crystals' could slash data emissions

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

Culture

Zendaya's ring and Stella McCartney's horses: The sights and trends at Paris Fashion Week

Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash

Arts

The tragedy hidden in a 19th-Century painting

How the devastating meaning of The Meeting on the Turret Stairs is unlocked by a medieval Danish ballad – and why the painting can only be viewed for two hours every week.

10 early photographic 'fakes' that trick the eye

Why critics scorned these 'saucy' British paintings

The messy bed that shocked the art world

Watch

The 48,000-year-old weapon that powered early human survival

In Sri Lanka's caves, butchered monkey bones reveal a hunting tool that helped our early ancestors survive.See more

Travel

Dublin pubs where the Guinness is perfect

Colm Dalton is on a mission to rate every Irish pub in the world. He shares the best of the best in Dublin – the birthplace of Guinness.

Beyond the boy's club: Seven modern female adventurers

Five countries welcoming travellers in 2026

Outlander's star on the Scotland behind the screen

World's Table

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth

Across cultures, broths have soothed illness, marked celebration and stretched scarce ingredients, long before they became a wellness trend.

How 'Yakult Ladies' became a lifeline in ageing Japan

The nostalgic winter drink dividing Germany

Inside Atlanta's soul food revolution

Earth

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

Researchers played a soundtrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear.

Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote West Papua

The whale graveyards that transform the deep sea

Why encroaching seawater is becoming a global problem

Video

The Finnish shipyard making the world's toughest icebreakers

Tech Now heads to Finland to meet the engineers designing icebreaker ships navigating through Arctic sea ice.

Inside a 12,000-year-old kitchen in Neolithic Anatolia

What does it take to run North America's largest ski resort?

Lego's new smart brick

Discover more from the BBC

Future Earth

Essential climate news and hopeful developments across the globe. Every Tuesday from climate correspondent Carl Nasman, direct to your inbox.

Download the BBC app

Click here to download the BBC app for Apple and Android devices.

US Politics Unspun

No noise. No agenda. Just expert analysis of the issues that matter most from Anthony Zurcher, every Wednesday.

Register for a BBC account

Don't have time to read everything right now? Your BBC account lets you save articles and videos for later.

Sign up for the Essential List

The week's best stories, handpicked by BBC editors, in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.