Trump team bashed Europe for a year. Now he wants support in war on Iran.
European leaders are ramping up their response to the crisis spreading outside Iran but remain wary of a conflict that could have untold ramifications.
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Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? Here’s what the Trump administration says.
President Donald Trump and top administration officials have offered a range of rationales for launching Operation Epic Fury.
Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says ten other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.
We'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.
Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.
Trump 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.
China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.
The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US
The sinking of an Iranian ship by the US near Sri Lanka brings the conflict uncomfortably close to India.
Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.
AI-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.
After 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”.
Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson
The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.
Trump demands ‘UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER’ from Iran; U.S. evacuates citizens from Middle East
On Day 7 of the war, Israel launched attacks on Tehran and bombarded Lebanon. Iran retaliated against Israel and the region.
Inside 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.
Unprepared for Iranian drones, U.S. and partners seek Ukraine’s help
Swarms of low-cost drones used by the Russians in Ukraine have been breaching U.S. air defense systems and striking targets across the Middle East.
Justice Department targets Cuban officials, aims for indictments
The Justice Department has formed a working group to examine bringing federal charges against officials or entities within Cuba’s government.
Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.
Randwick City Council opens public consultation about parking near beaches: ''To pay or not to pay?''
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Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'
Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.
Flight 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.
U.S. was only country in a worldwide survey to say most fellow citizens are bad people
A new Pew survey shows that other countries’ citizens tend to look more favorably on their neighbors.
'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
Cancellation of Army exercise fuels speculation about Mideast troop deployments
The abrupt cancellation of a training event has put a spotlight on the 82nd Airborne Division, which specializes in ground combat and other fraught missions.
Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.
US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.
Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
