Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal win overturned
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat by Senegal.

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.