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Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for IraniansWed 18th Mar 2026 00:07 GMT
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians

Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadershipWed 18th Mar 2026 04:36 GMT
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fightWed 18th Mar 2026 00:30 GMT
India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of AmericaWed 18th Mar 2026 11:01 GMT
US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

Norway prosecutor asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in rape trialWed 18th Mar 2026 12:44 GMT
Norway prosecutor asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in rape trial

Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viralWed 18th Mar 2026 13:57 GMT
Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viral

Charles Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube, has always faced jokes about his name but now he faces a rival with another unlikely name.

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