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As the Commonwealth Games approach, is Glasgow ready to host? | BBC News

Jul 17, 2026

The Commonwealth Games gets underway in Glasgow in just under a week. Scotland's largest city stepped in after the state of Victoria in Australia dropped out. It's had less than two years to prepare and will be hosting a scaled back programme of 10 sports - down from 17 sports in 2014. BBC Scotland Correspondent Lorna Gordon has been speaking to people in the city about whether it's ready to host the games, and Sir Chris Hoy speaks to BBC Breakfast about the opportunities that the Games provide for Scotland. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #CommonwealthGames #Scotland #BBCNews

Heartstopper Forever: Kit Connor and Joe Locke on queer joy, future plans and more | BBC News

Jul 17, 2026

Heartstopper has been praised since it first aired in 2022 for the way it has sensitively dealt with a number of topics that many teenage and young adult viewers will be familiar with - such as sexual identity, mental health and bullying. The series is now coming to an end with Heartstopper Forever, a feature-length film. And the two main protagonists, Kit Connor (Nick) and Joe Locke (Charlie) both even served as producers on the film. The pair spoke to the BBC about queer love, acting as producers and whether they’ll work together again in the future. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #HeartstopperForever #KitConnor #JoeLocke #BBCNews

US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit | BBC News

Jul 17, 2026

The US launched a wave of strikes against Iran for the sixth night in a row, its military said, as the two sides battled over control of the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said the attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", before saying it had boarded a vessel as part of its blockade of Iranian ports. State media and provincial authorities reported that the US had hit civilian infrastructure, including bridges, a train station and an airport. BBC Verify has confirmed an attack on one bridge to the west of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews

What Burnham’s Manchester tells us about the future PM | BBC News

Jul 17, 2026

Andy Burnham will enter Downing Street on Monday as prime minister, bringing his experience as former Manchester mayor to the rest of the UK. So what is ‘Manchesterism’, can Burnham take the credit for Manchester’s economic growth and will it work nationwide? BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam goes to Manchester, to explore what the Burnham “blueprint” could be for his premiership. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #andyburnham #Manchester #PrimeMinister #UKPolitics #Labour #BBCNews

US President Donald Trump alleges China committed 2020 voter fraud | BBC News

Jul 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems. Trump, who spoke from the White House on Thursday, has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud and foreign meddling in the 2020 election which he lost to Joe Biden. In the half-hour speech, delivered three months before the midterm elections, he said he had declassified hundreds of intelligence files which supported his claims that Beijing had tried to sway the election in Biden's favour. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #China #BBCNews

White House teleprompter accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets | BBC News

Jul 17, 2026

A White House teleprompter operator is being investigated over allegedly using inside information to place bets and make nearly $100,000 on US President Donald Trump's speeches. Gabriel Perez, who had worked at the White House since 2016, is accused of placing bets on words the president would use during major public addresses, including the State of the Union speech. The trades were made on Kalshi, a prediction-markets platform where users can bet on real-world events. The firm confirmed it reported the activity to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates the platform. Kalshi froze Perez's account before any profits could be withdrawn, according to reports. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was aware of the teleprompter operator and that staffer was now on unpaid leave, before adding Perez would no longer work at the White House. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Why Zelensky faces protests in Ukraine | Global News Podcast

Jul 16, 2026

Thousands of people across Ukraine have taken part in protests against the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky after the defence minister Mykhaylo Fedorov - a popular young politician who championed Kyiv's pivot to drone warfare - was removed from his post. This comes just days after a violent confrontation in the city of Lviv, where civilians reportedly clashed with draft officers over aggressive military recruitment methods. President Zelensky has been also under pressure to address corruption in Kyiv, after a string of allegations against high-ranking officials. We ask BBC Monitoring's chief analyst Vitaly Shevchenko how much support President Zelensky still enjoys in Ukraine, after more than four years of war - and whether his political career can last beyond the end of the conflict. Ukrainian elections are suspended under martial law, which was declared after Vladimir Putin launched Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. President Donald Trump has criticised President Zelensky for not holding a vote - accusing him last year of being a dictator. New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #ukraine #zelensky #russia #putin #news #politics 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Ukraine's defence minister removed 03:33 Riot in Lviv 04:41 Ukraine's recruitment problem 06:19 Corruption allegations in Kyiv 08:37 How much support does Zelensky have? 10:50 Why isn't Ukraine holding election? 12:10 Can Zelensky's career last beyond the war?

ICE agents kill two men in a week in Maine and Texas | BBC Americast

Jul 16, 2026

In the space of one week, two men have been fatally shot by ICE agents in two different states. With limited footage of the incidents and suggestions that neither men were the initial targets of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, protesters are calling for investigations into their deaths. The deaths of Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine - a 26-year-old Colombian national authorised to work in the US - and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston - a Mexican national who worked in the country as a builder for three decades - have sparked protests and calls for ICE to change how they operate. Donald Trump has also weighed in, defending ICE agents on Truth Social, saying they are ‘doing a GREAT job’ and shouldn’t change how they apprehend suspects driving vehicles. But will these incidents have any impact on the administration's immigration policies, particularly with midterm elections in November? In this episode, Justin, Sarah and Anthony also discuss how the incidents in Maine and Houston are resurfacing questions about the progress of investigations into the shootings of US citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents earlier this year. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Mass protests in Ukraine after Zelensky sacks popular defence minister | BBC News

Jul 16, 2026

The surprise removal by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's of the popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has caused an outburst of anger and mass protests. A crowd of mostly young people gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities holding banners reading "Hands off Fedorov" and "Stop sabotaging victory!" and chanting "Shame!". Fedorov, who was appointed in January, is seen as the architect of the recent success of Ukraine in carrying out drone attacks deep inside Russia. Zelensky has put forward Major General Yevhenii Khmara, the acting head of the Security Service, as acting defence minister. Zelensky said: "Khmara has gained extensive and, in many respects, unprecedented experience with technological combat operations.” Rumours that Fedorov's removal was related to tensions between him and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi were all but confirmed by both Fedorov and Zelensky. Fedorov said he had suggested to Zelensky that Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov should be replaced. Zelensky said that conflict between the General Staff and the defence ministry had been "systemic" and said that Syrskyi and Fedorov would only work together with his mediation. Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Paul Adams in Kyiv. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes | BBC News

Jul 16, 2026

Tehran has launched fresh attacks on US military bases in neighbouring Gulf states, while Washington continued to strike sites across Iran overnight. Tehran said it had struck targets in the region, including in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, as a sixth day of renewed hostilities strained their preliminary deal to end the war. Meanwhile, the US military said it inflicted a six-hour wave of strikes in multiple locations to "degrade Iran's ability to threaten innocent mariners" in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchanges came after US President Donald Trump warned Iran it had "better behave" or face further military action should Iran not return to negotiations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews

The truth about ADHD TikTok (and why it's going viral) | Top Comment Podcast

Jul 16, 2026

Why are psychologists worried about the growing trend of ADHD self-diagnosis via social media? An NHS study from earlier this year said 52% of ADHD-related videos on TikTok were inaccurate. Matt and Marianna discuss the real world impacts, and why this type of misinformation can attract such high levels of engagement. #BBCNews

What could Andy Burnham's plan be in Downing Street? | BBC Newscast

Jul 16, 2026

Adam is joined by broadcaster Andrew Marr, who is one of the very few people to have interviewed Andy Burnham before he goes into number 10. As Burnham prepares to take the reins of government, some things remain unclear about what he will do when he gets there. Who will be in his cabinet? And how will he tackle the economic challenges that faced Keir Starmer’s premiership? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Burnham #starmer 00:00 Andrew Marr is on Newscast! 01:05 Starmer's last PMQs 06:20 What are Burnham's economic plans? 16:55 Who will be Andy Burnham's Chancellor? 20:40 What will Angela Rayner's role be? 20:50 Parallels with Blair/Brown era?

Who is Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's drone war architect sacked as defence minister? | BBC News

Jul 16, 2026

Protests have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A tech savvy, young, ambitious minister, Mr Fedorov has become the face of Ukraine's hugely successful drone warfare campaign. But did he push too hard, and clash with the more traditional heads of the military?  We answer all your questions on who he is, why he was removed and what it all means on the battlefield.  Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Ukraine #BBCNews

What I found travelling through the World Cup's US cities | BBC News

Jul 16, 2026

In many countries, football is a lifelong obsession. In the United States, not so much. Throughout the tournament there has been plenty of debate around ticket prices, extreme heat and whether American fans have truly embraced it. BBC Sport's Sam Harris travelled through New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Houston to find out what the FIFA World Cup experience in the USA is really like. In this video… 00:00 - US road trip begins 00:32 - New York Knicks hype 02:06 - Philadelphia arrival 02:34 - Curaçao v Ivory Coast 03:32 - USA watch party 04:00 - Brazil fans 04:26 - Philadelphia reflections 05:16 - Boston stadium 06:19 - Cape Verde energy 07:05 - Houston arrival 08:18 - Coping with heat 09:13 - Ronaldo mania 09:44 - Our takeaways Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #WorldCup #US #BBCSport #BBCNews

MI5 court evidence while defending a violent neo-Nazi spy based on lies, report says | BBC News

Jul 16, 2026

MI5 gave evidence based on "lies" to three courts while defending a violent neo-Nazi spy whose abuse was uncovered by the BBC, a damning official report has found. The report, by the deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring, heavily criticises a series of senior MI5 figures and their organisation. He finds that one senior MI5 officer lied repeatedly, while another misled his own colleagues and lied about what he was told. The conclusions confirm the BBC's revelation in February last year that MI5 lied to the courts, something the security service vehemently denied. Sir John's investigation was ordered by the UK prime minister in September after MI5's explanations about what happened were rejected as deficient and unreliable by the High Court. His new report will plunge MI5 into crisis and could result in contempt of court proceedings or even a criminal prosecution. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the findings of the report were stark. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UK #MI5 #BBCNews

Why is Antifa back in the spotlight? | The Global Story

Jul 16, 2026

On Thursday in Washington DC, Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, will host an international summit on the threat posed by "the resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism”. There will be a particular focus on the loosely composed group the Trump administration calls Antifa. What is this group? Is it a significant threat? Or is there something motivating the DC summit? BBC journalist Mike Wendling joins us to discuss whether the Trump administration is right to worry about far-left groups like Antifa. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Antifa #US Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Why is Marco Rubio holding a summit? 05:07 What is Antifa? 07:15 When did Antifa hit the mainstream? 10:25 Are there Antifa leaders? 13:00 What happened post George Floyd? 15:17 What happened to extreme left-wing groups under Joe Biden? 17:00 The murder of Charlie Kirk 19:54 Is there a security risk from left-wing groups in the US? 22:30 The death of Anne Widdecombe

Protests in Ukraine against President Zelensky’s removal of defence minister | BBC News

Jul 16, 2026

Protests have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A crowd of people - mostly young - gathered in Kyiv on Thursday morning, holding up signs reading "Hands off Fedorov" and "Stop sabotaging victory!" and chanting “Shame!". Zelensky's decision has causing significant upset among commentators and the military as well as parts of civil society. The rumours that the end of Fedorov's tenure was related to tensions between him and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi were all but confirmed by Fedorov himself and Zelensky. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Ukraine #BBCNews

Argentina could face action over Falklands banner after beating England at World Cup | BBC News

Jul 16, 2026

Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands. The defending world champions produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice to defeat Thomas Tuchel's side 2-1. After the final whistle, Argentina players celebrated while holding a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine". The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean, remain the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina. The two nations went to war over the group of islands, situated 300 miles off Argentina's east coast, from April to June 1982. The 74-day conflict led to the deaths of 655 Argentine and 255 British servicemen. Three people from the islands also died. In 2014, Fifa fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 after its players held up a banner with the same message before a friendly against Slovenia.World football's governing body said the gesture had breached rules on political action and team misconduct. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #England #Argentina #WorldCup #BBCNews

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave' | BBC News

Jul 16, 2026

The US said it had launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday as President Donald Trump warned Tehran it "better behave". The US military said "Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels" moving through the Strait of Hormuz had been targeted. Air defences also sounded in the capital Tehran, according to state media. Iran meanwhile said it had struck US military targets in the region, including in Bahrain and Kuwait, as a fifth day of renewed hostilities strained their preliminary deal to end the war. Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, told state media Tehran had "no reason" to abide by the deal if it did not benefit from it. Trump had threatened late on Tuesday to attack bridges and power plants should Iran not return to talks next week. Asked by reporters late on Wednesday whether he would give a deadline before doing so, he responded: "I ‌don't like giving ​deadlines, but they pretty ⁠much know, they know ​the story... ​they ​better ​behave." He later told delegates at a defence summit that Iran was "not happy right now". Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #BBCNews

US attacks Iran for fifth day in a row as Iran says it could intensify its own attacks | BBC News

Jul 15, 2026

The US military has launched a fresh wave of of attacks against Iran for the fifth day in a row. US President Donald Trump has warned power plants and bridges could be hit if Tehran doesn’t accept a deal, while Iran says it could intensify its attacks to include other oil and gas exporting routes. With this escalation, what are the prospects for re-establishing peace negotiations? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews

Was Prince Harry’s UK visit more trouble than it was worth? | BBC News

Jul 11, 2026

Prince Harry has completed a five-day trip to the UK, to get ready for the Invictus Games and to attend charity events. The engagements started on Tuesday in London before moving on to Birmingham. But as always, much of the focus was on family tensions and whether there are any signs of bridges being built between the returning Sussexes and their royal relations. The BBC’s Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph followed every twist and turn of the visit as it unfolded. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Royals #RoyalFamily #PrinceHarry #HarryAndMeghan #BBCNews

US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz | BBC News

Jul 11, 2026

The US wants Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships as part of negotiations due to be held in Oman on Saturday. US media cited unnamed officials as saying Tehran had privately acknowledged to President Donald Trump's advisers that the shooting at ships was a mistake, though the Iranians reportedly pinned the blame on a rogue internal group. Trump has said both sides have agreed to continue talks despite this week's fighting over the Strait of Hormuz, which the White House saw as a violation of the ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said his country had "kept its word" on the ceasefire, saying on X the US had violated the deal. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews

Spain battles to contain Ione of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed | BBC News

Jul 11, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters in Spain are still battling to contain pockets of flames in the south east after one of the country's worst-ever wildfires. Emergency services have been deployed around the village of Bedar where 12 people have been killed - among them four Britons, according to Spanish authorities. Another 23 people are still missing. Local officials in the Los Gallardos area of Almería have warned the number of dead could rise, with fears that more Britons are among those killed. A sustained heatwave with temperatures of around 40C (104F) has caused wildfires across Southern Europe this summer, particularly in France, Portugal and Spain. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Victims "trapped in cars" while fleeing Spain’s deadly wildfires | BBC News

Jul 10, 2026

At least 12 people have been killed and 23 others are missing in wildfires in southern Spain that emergency workers are battling to contain. Hundreds of firefighters are trying to extinguish the blaze in Almeria. Andalusia's health and emergencies minister, Antonio Sanz, said it is the "most devastating fire" the region has ever seen, saying the majority, or even all of the victims may have been foreign nationals. Four of those killed were trapped inside a car, Sanz said, adding that they are believed to be British. Families have been speaking of fleeing for their lives with their children, as the flames spread in hot, dry conditions. Lucinda Curtois who was visiting Spain with her partner and teenage children, said: "Within 15 minutes there was a tiny bit of haze, to black smoke, to flames… it was really frightening and unbelievably quick." A sustained heatwave with temperatures of around 40C has caused wildfires across Southern Europe this summer. Firefighters have battled major incidents in France, Portugal and Spain, with thousands forced to leave their homes. Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Nick Beake. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

We attended South Korea's government-funded dating event | BBC News

Jul 10, 2026

In South Korea, Buddhist temples are hosting special dating retreats to boost the nation’s birth rate. The bi-monthly matchmaking retreats started in 2023, when the country recorded the lowest birthrate in the world. Today, the country’s births are bouncing back and the interest among young people in dating and marriage is soaring. BBC Seoul Correspondent Jake Kwon headed into the secluded mountainside temple to meet the singles looking for love. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #SouthKorea #Korea #Dating #BBCNews 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - About the temple 01:19 - Meeting the participants 01:59 - Talent show 3:55 - Roses are handed out 4:52 - South Korea birth rates 7:17 - Success story 5:45 - Night time 6:36 - Next morning 7:03 - Results

Donald Trump says ceasefire is over but US will continue talks with Tehran | BBC News

Jul 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has posted on social media that the US has agreed to a request from Tehran to continue talks, but the ceasefire is over. After 48 hours of hostilities earlier this week, there's been no new strikes as of Friday, but Trump's warning shows the situation remains volatile. Shipping traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz has once again slowed to a trickle, and this week's hostilities means that the United Nations has suspended its plan to evacuate trapped vessels in the Strait. Meanwhile, in Iran six days of public mourning has ended with the burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #BBCNews

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Ann Widdecombe found dead | BBC News

Jul 10, 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe. Devon and Cornwall Police say a white British male is in custody after the 78-year-old was found at her home on Thursday with serious injuries. The incident is not being treated as terrorism and police say there is "no information" to suggest it was politically motivated. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #AnnWiddecombe #BBCNews

Could Iran strikes hurt US-Gulf alliances? | Global News Podcast

Jul 10, 2026

The renewed strikes between the US and Iran this week have put Gulf countries back in the firing line. The latest escalation was sparked when Iran's Islamic Revoluationary Guard (IRGC) targeted three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz - including Saudi and Qatar-owned oil and gas tankers. The US retaliated with dozens of strikes on Iran. Tehran now says it has responded by targeting US-linked sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Iraq. So what do the Gulf's leaders make of this escalation? What role was set out for them in the Memorandum of Understanding anounced by President Donald Trump last month? And how could it the continuing uncertainty caused by the US-Israel war with Iran affect regional alliances with Washington? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #gulf #iran #trump #straitofhormuz #news #politics

US-Israel war with Iran: Is long-term peace possible? | The Global Story

Jul 10, 2026

The US and Iran have launched new strikes against one another throughout this week. Meanwhile, the coffin of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader killed by Israel in February, has been on a procession tour this week of holy sites in Iraq and Iran. Huge crowds gathered wherever it went, the coffin was passed over a sea of hands, and three of Khamenei’s sons wept over the coffin in Tehran. US President Donald Trump says he’s “number one on the kill list for Iran”. The peace between the US and Iran is fragile, at best. At worst, it could be over. We speak to Parham Ghobadi, from the BBC’s Persian Service. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Why was there a delay with Ali Khamenei’s funeral? 03:52 Who is actually in charge in Iran? 06:52 How did the funeral procession proceed safely? 08:19 Is there still a ceasefire in place? 10:09 Breaking down the ‘memoradum of understanding’ 11:40 What’s happening with the Strait of Hormuz? 13:40 What happens next with negotiations? 14:40 What has President Trump said? 18:00 The Iranian threats to President Trump’s life 20:06 What are the barriers to peace? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Iran #US

Hundreds of residents evacuated after deadly wildfires in Spain | BBC News

Jul 10, 2026

At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in southern Spain, with early indications suggesting four of the victims are British, according to a local official. Hundreds of emergency responders are working to contain the blaze around Los Gallardos, Almería, which appears to have been caused by a downed power line. The bodies of the victims were found near the small village of Bédar, just outside Los Gallardos, while 23 others are still missing and hundreds of residents have been evacuated. Regional president Juanma Moreno calls the impact of the fire "devastating" and warns the death toll could rise significantly. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Spain #BBCNews