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.
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.
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.
Americans on Iran strikes: ‘What if this turns into a forever war?’
Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.
Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year’s Oscars
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.
