Patients evacuated and medics on standby – at scene of missile-hit hospital
The BBC’s Lucy Williamson is outside Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, in the south of the country, as emergency workers assess the scene.
DR Congo and Rwanda sign draft peace agreement
DR Congo and Rwanda sign draft peace agreement Provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern DRC expected to be formally signed on June 27. Members of the M23 rebel…
Can the Israeli and Iranian economies survive a war?
EXPLAINER Can the Israeli and Iranian economies survive a war? The costs of war and damage done since Friday will hit both Israel and Iran. One is already in the…
Rainstorms trigger severe flooding in south China
Heavy rainfall in southern China has caused severe flooding and landslides, affecting over 300,000 people.
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift messages can be included in legal case, judge rules
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Potential US military escalation in Iran is a “coercive lever”
Andreas Krieg says Israel is shaping Trump’s view on Iran’s nukes – increasing the chances of US military involvement.
Iran launches missile attacks as Israel strikes nuclear sites
In Pictures Iran launches missile attacks as Israel strikes nuclear sites Iranian missiles damage Israeli hospital and buildings while Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites amid escalating conflict. Rescue workers and…
Hurricane Erick upgraded to Category 4 storm as it approaches Mexico
Hurricane Erick upgraded to Category 4 storm as it approaches Mexico The United States National Hurricane Center has warned of the risk of ‘life-threatening flooding and mudslides’. Waves pound the…
Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely
Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely Just nowSimon KingLead Weather PresenterCachella SmithBBC News PA Media Amber heat health alerts have been issued across the whole of…
Israel attacks Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor as Iran strikes Israeli hospital
Israel attacks Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor as Iran strikes Israeli hospital Iranian media report air defences were activated in the area of the Khondab nuclear facility, formerly called Arak. Smokes…