Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies. Read full story Author:
Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday. Read full story Author:
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence. Read full story Author:
King’s speech was a ‘high stakes’ moment of US visit, Palace says
The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge. Read full story Author:
The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country’s military nous. Read full story Author:
Musk’s AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI. Read full story Author:
The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show “the real picture”. Read full story Author:
From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?
Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate. Read full story Author:
What death doulas can teach us about dying
Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do? Read full story Author:
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go “primal”. Read full story Author:
Police probe link between drive-by shooting and stabbing
The possibility a drive-by shooting and a stabbing in Brixton are linked is being examined by police. Read full story Author:
Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health. Read full story Author:
Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian “shadow fleet” tankers were hit by drones. Read full story Author:
Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week. Read full story Author:
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
Shakira’s appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years. Read full story Author:
Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official. Read full story Author:
Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said. Read full story Author:
Watch: How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada’s Arctic
BBC’s Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country’s military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures. Read full story Author:
Voters will judge Trump on the economy – how is it doing?
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living. Read full story Author:
Tributes after teen killed by falling tree
Police said the youngster was pronounced dead at the scene in Stafford. Read full story Author: