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.
‘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 as Iran’s supreme leader says Trump made deal ‘out of desperation’
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.
Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary’s move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
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 Amir Azimi writes.
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 good idea.
Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian ‘hitman’ trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
