Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Iran says its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is already in Pakistan but that there is no meeting planned between Iran and the US.

Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down'
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".

King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.