'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired.

Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.

Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.

Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".