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One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
Falling debris from intercepted Iranian drones and missiles cause widespread damage across the Gulf.

Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet
The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

At least 148 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says
Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area.

What we know so far about the US-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliation
Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.

UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says
British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.

Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes
BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.

The real winners and losers at the Brit Awards
From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over?
As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat.

Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS?
More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.

Rise in Romanian speakers sees calls for language to be a GCSE option
Romanian is the most widely spoken foreign first language in London with 159,000 speakers.

Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction
A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

Why people are injecting themselves with wellness drugs 'not fit for human consumption'
Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats".

Would you say yes to a second-hand wedding dress?
Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck.

This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls
Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed.

I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away
I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide.

'Not the Dubai we know': people stuck in the Emirate react to Iran attacks
One British holidaymaker called it "surreal" to see people try to enjoy themselves as smoke rises nearby.

How Ayatollah Khamenei rose to power and controlled Iran for nearly 40 years
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded... in two minutes
Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

Murder arrest after security guard dies in stabbing
Tributes to "gentle giant" Gary Stanley flood in from family and friends.

Battle over parking meters in sleepy seaside town sees machines glued shut
The picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges.

There will always be snobbery around reality TV, says Olivia Attwood
The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.

We found out we'd bought fake flights at check-in
A couple turned up at Heathrow Airport ready to fly - only to learn they had lost more than £2,500.

British stonemasons win snow sculpting competition in Switzerland
Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche say it was "refreshing" to swap stone for snow.

Beaver pair released into wild 'are still together'
The pair were spotted on camera traps, the Cornwall Wildlife Trust says.

Man arrested over 2021 bedroom killing of teenager
A 26-year-old man is in police custody after Camron Smith,16, was stabbed to death in 2021.

Single dad nails the internet with DIY tutorials
DIY Dad Dean Commodore shares his video tutorials online in his spare time.

Century-old teddy sells for four times estimate
The straw-stuffed bear was spotted during an estate clearance.

I want to find the man who saved us from drowning
Alexandra Szilvasi and her dog Snickers got into trouble in the River Trent on Monday.

Man, 83, in Taylor Swift music video had 'no idea who she was'
Barrie Reynolds featured in the music video for Opalite, the latest song from the global megastar.

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The US and Israel attack Iran
Trump announces "major combat operations", Iran retaliates.