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Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
October 10, 2026UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight - Reuters
UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight Reuters
October 9, 2026Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain
Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
October 8, 2026Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.
October 7, 2026Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.
October 5, 2026Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country
State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.
October 4, 2026Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
October 3, 2026'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack.
October 2, 2026Netanyahu says Flydubai attacker had 'Islamist radical indoctrination'
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".
October 1, 2026Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
October 1, 2026Too early to say what motive for Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack was, Israeli PM says
A pilot who stabbed another pilot on an Israel-bound plane is under investigation in Saudi Arabia, Benjamin Netanyahu says.
October 1, 2026Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.
September 30, 2026What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say.
September 30, 2026Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
September 30, 2026UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs
It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.
September 18, 2026A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel
Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?
September 17, 2026Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
August 2, 2026Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough - Reuters
Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough Reuters
August 1, 2026Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised
The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative".
June 12, 2026Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
June 11, 2026Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
June 9, 2026Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
June 8, 2026Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
June 8, 2026Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand - Reuters
Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand Reuters
June 8, 2026Israeli military says it struck targets in western and central Iran - Reuters
Israeli military says it struck targets in western and central Iran Reuters
June 8, 2026Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US - Reuters
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US Reuters
May 23, 2026Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
May 21, 2026Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not - Reuters
Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not Reuters
May 20, 2026Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows - Reuters
Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows Reuters
May 20, 2026Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war, PM's office says - Reuters
Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war, PM's office says Reuters
May 13, 2026Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
May 10, 2026Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
May 10, 2026BBC Inside Science
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
May 7, 2026US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports - Reuters
US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports Reuters
May 6, 2026US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies - Reuters
US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies Reuters
May 1, 2026Exclusive: US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say Reuters
May 1, 2026US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
April 22, 2026South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
April 15, 2026US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear - Reuters
US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear Reuters
April 14, 2026Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
April 13, 2026Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately - Reuters
Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately Reuters
April 12, 2026Israel reprimands Spain over blowing up of Netanyahu effigy - Reuters
Israel reprimands Spain over blowing up of Netanyahu effigy Reuters
April 11, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus Reuters
April 10, 2026USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant - Reuters
USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant Reuters
April 9, 2026Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf - Reuters
Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf Reuters
April 9, 2026Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war - Reuters
Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war Reuters
April 8, 2026US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails - Reuters
US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails Reuters
April 8, 2026What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.
April 7, 2026Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports - Reuters
Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports Reuters
April 5, 2026Search for missing airman presents serious test for US
The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.
April 4, 2026US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks - reuters.com
US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks reuters.com
April 4, 2026French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X - reuters.com
French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war
There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.
April 2, 2026In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved - Reuters
In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved Reuters
April 1, 2026Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.
March 31, 2026Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates - Reuters
Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates Reuters
March 30, 2026Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday - Reuters
Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday Reuters
March 29, 2026Yemen's Houthis strike at Israel as attacks on Iran continue - reuters.com
Yemen's Houthis strike at Israel as attacks on Iran continue reuters.com
March 28, 2026Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says - Reuters
Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says Reuters
March 27, 2026Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.
March 25, 2026Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks - Reuters
Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks Reuters
March 24, 2026Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.
March 22, 2026Trump says Israel won't attack Iran gas field again after it 'violently lashed out' - Reuters
Trump says Israel won't attack Iran gas field again after it 'violently lashed out' Reuters
March 19, 2026Oil nears $110 a barrel after gas field strike
Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.
March 18, 2026Three private planes at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport damaged by Iran missile debris - Reuters
Three private planes at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport damaged by Iran missile debris Reuters
March 18, 2026Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 15, 2026Trump threatens to hit Iran's Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked - Reuters
Trump threatens to hit Iran's Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked Reuters
March 14, 2026As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.
March 13, 2026Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict
The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.
March 13, 2026Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war - Reuters
Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war Reuters
March 12, 2026Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen - Reuters
Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen Reuters
March 11, 2026U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating - Reuters
U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating Reuters
March 11, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.
March 7, 2026US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel - Reuters
US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel Reuters
March 7, 2026AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.
March 7, 2026After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?
During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
March 6, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026Oil derivatives signal traders see Middle East shock as short-lived - Reuters
Oil derivatives signal traders see Middle East shock as short-lived Reuters
March 6, 2026Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender' - Reuters
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender' Reuters
March 6, 2026Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 5, 2026How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
March 4, 2026Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine - Reuters
Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine Reuters
March 4, 2026Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
March 4, 2026Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school
Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".
March 4, 2026Damage to Israeli economy from Iran war seen at about $3 billion a week - Reuters
Damage to Israeli economy from Iran war seen at about $3 billion a week Reuters
March 4, 2026New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape
Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.
March 3, 2026Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.
March 3, 2026Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel - Reuters
Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel Reuters
March 3, 2026In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years' - Reuters
Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years' Reuters
March 3, 2026Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran
A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.
March 2, 2026Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test - Reuters
Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test Reuters
March 2, 2026Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.
March 2, 2026US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says - Reuters
US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says Reuters
March 2, 2026US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says - Reuters
US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says Reuters
March 1, 2026Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran
People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.
March 1, 2026US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders - Reuters
US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders Reuters
February 28, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
February 27, 2026UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran temporarily - Reuters
UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran temporarily Reuters
February 27, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount - Reuters
India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount Reuters
February 25, 2026Indian PM Modi to visit Israel February 25-26 - Reuters
Indian PM Modi to visit Israel February 25-26 Reuters
February 24, 2026US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
February 23, 2026US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region - Reuters
US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region Reuters
February 22, 2026Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
February 21, 2026