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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
October 4, 2026Salah out of Egypt game because of artificial turf
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is left out of his nation's forthcoming match against South Sudan because it will be played on artificial turf.
September 26, 2026Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.
September 19, 2026Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in Middle East - Reuters
Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in Middle East Reuters
September 2, 2026China's Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances - Reuters
China's Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances Reuters
September 1, 2026Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
August 16, 2026Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
August 6, 2026What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?
Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw from the territory.
July 31, 2026Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC they have agreed to the Board of Peace's plan. Israel has not commented.
July 31, 2026Iran coach criticizes US travel restrictions after Egypt match - Reuters
Iran coach criticizes US travel restrictions after Egypt match Reuters
June 27, 2026Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks - Reuters
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks Reuters
June 7, 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, 2026Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire - Reuters
Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire Reuters
May 10, 2026Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
May 7, 2026Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board - Reuters
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board Reuters
May 7, 2026Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be 'paused' - Reuters
Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be 'paused' Reuters
May 5, 2026Big funds bet billions on mining supercycle - Reuters
Big funds bet billions on mining supercycle Reuters
April 30, 2026Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire - Reuters
Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire Reuters
April 24, 2026World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship - Reuters
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship Reuters
April 20, 2026'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
April 18, 2026Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters
Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening Reuters
April 18, 2026Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
April 14, 2026Israeli airstrikes kill four in Gaza following new ceasefire talks - Reuters
Israeli airstrikes kill four in Gaza following new ceasefire talks Reuters
April 13, 2026Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 million bpd after attacks - Reuters
Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 million bpd after attacks Reuters
April 12, 2026Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say - Reuters
Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say Reuters
April 10, 2026Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
April 7, 2026Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms - Reuters
Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms Reuters
April 7, 2026Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains - Reuters
Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains Reuters
April 6, 2026Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say
The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp.
April 6, 2026Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
April 6, 2026Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts - Reuters
Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts Reuters
April 5, 2026US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut - Reuters
US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut Reuters
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, 2026Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot - reuters.com
Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot reuters.com
April 4, 2026Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz - reuters.com
Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants - reuters.com
Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants reuters.com
April 3, 2026Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew - reuters.com
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew reuters.com
April 2, 2026Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks - Reuters
Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks Reuters
March 31, 2026Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
March 30, 2026Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens
Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.
March 28, 2026Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war
BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.
March 12, 2026Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel - Reuters
Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel Reuters
March 10, 2026China makes biggest retail fuel price cap increase in four years amid Iran war - Reuters
China makes biggest retail fuel price cap increase in four years amid Iran war Reuters
March 9, 2026As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress - Reuters
As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress Reuters
March 7, 2026Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
March 6, 2026Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
March 6, 2026World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest - Reuters
World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest Reuters
March 3, 2026Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.
March 3, 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, 2026US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks - Reuters
US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks Reuters
February 20, 2026