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Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangsMon 16th Mar 2026 11:58 GMT
Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airportMon 16th Mar 2026 12:43 GMT
Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport

The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowersMon 16th Mar 2026 06:10 GMT
Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers

Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continuesMon 16th Mar 2026 19:08 GMT
UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues

The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexiaTue 17th Mar 2026 02:04 GMT
Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia

The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.

Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBCMon 16th Mar 2026 04:43 GMT
Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC

Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

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