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Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
July 12, 2026Who else? How Bellingham became indispensable again
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
July 12, 2026US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
July 9, 2026Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha - Reuters
Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha Reuters
July 2, 2026US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
June 30, 2026US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says - Reuters
US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says Reuters
June 30, 2026Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha - Reuters
Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha Reuters
June 30, 2026US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
June 29, 2026U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha - Reuters
U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha Reuters
June 29, 2026Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.
June 23, 2026Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup - Reuters
Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup Reuters
June 23, 2026From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.
June 22, 2026At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
June 22, 2026From Belfast to the World Cup - McDermott's American odyssey
Mick McDermott tells BBC Sport NI of his pride at being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of shocking England on Tuesday.
June 22, 2026US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops - Reuters
US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops Reuters
June 16, 2026Was this offside? Technology fault leaves questions over VAR images
Fifa have blamed a technical fault for the delay in releasing the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.
June 14, 2026Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw - Reuters
Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw Reuters
June 13, 2026'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.
June 10, 2026High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says - Reuters
High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says Reuters
June 6, 2026US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
June 6, 2026Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
May 26, 2026'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
March 15, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader - Reuters
Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader Reuters
March 8, 2026Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say Reuters
March 7, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
March 7, 2026Iran conflict boosts U.S. Gulf oil prices to highest since 2020 - Reuters
Iran conflict boosts U.S. Gulf oil prices to highest since 2020 Reuters
March 6, 2026Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
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, 2026Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says - Reuters
Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says Reuters
March 6, 2026Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says - Reuters
Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.
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, 2026US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
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, 2026Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.
March 4, 2026US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.
March 4, 2026Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment - Reuters
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment Reuters
March 3, 2026US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
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, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes - Reuters
Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says Reuters
February 28, 2026How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
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, 2026Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran
US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".
February 28, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike, officials say - Reuters
M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike, officials say Reuters
February 24, 2026Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
February 20, 2026