Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest

19.05.2026 22:31 The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.

Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity

19.05.2026 22:31 The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

19.05.2026 10:31 The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

18.05.2026 22:16 It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

18.05.2026 16:30 Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

18.05.2026 10:31 Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

18.05.2026 10:31 The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

BBC asks Trump if China will help open the Strait of Hormuz

18.05.2026 10:31 The BBC's Tom Bateman asked President Trump about China's willingness to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

18.05.2026 04:30 Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

17.05.2026 04:00 BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LA

16.05.2026 22:15 Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi allegedly "directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests", in retaliation for the Iran war.

Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike

16.05.2026 03:45 Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre", was killed in Gaza City, Israel says.

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

16.05.2026 03:45 The Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch.

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

16.05.2026 03:45 The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says

15.05.2026 21:46 President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.