Air defences activate in Iran and flames rise from US attacks

Explosions could be heard over Tehran as the US army said it had completed its 11th consecutive day of strikes on Iran.

US ‘open’ to negotiations with Iran but Tehran not ‘serious’, Rubio says

US Secretary of State says Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz sets 'dangerous precedent', as attacks continue.

Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s election overcome a violent summer?

After months of protests and a crackdown, Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads into elections clouded by uncertainty.

Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports

The BBC finds out what is driving the sports’ increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.

Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.

US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks

The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.

Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an Indigenous twist

In a remote district surrounded by forests and hills, teams from tribal villages compete for football glory – and goats.

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family

The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen’s body.