The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.

Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".

Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.

The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.