Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before
Iran has come out of the war’s first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service’s Amir Azimi writes. Read More
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas. Read More
Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces
The US defence secretary’s move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance. Read More
First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening. Read More
British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday. Read More
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital. Read More
Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport. Read More
Gunfire heard at Niger capital’s airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport. Read More
US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war
The fate of Iran’s nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated. Read More
What’s in the US-Iran agreement that’s now in effect
The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran. Read More