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- Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three monthson March 1, 2026 at 5:44 pm
What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?
- Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikeson March 1, 2026 at 5:32 pm
BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.
- India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cupon March 1, 2026 at 5:29 pm
India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97.
- Brennan follows Cavendish with victory in Belgiumon March 1, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Matthew Brennan becomes the first Briton to win the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne one-day race in Belgium since cycling great Sir Mark Cavendish.
- UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey sayson March 1, 2026 at 5:17 pm
British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.
- Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI sayson March 1, 2026 at 5:11 pm
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman also shot dead on the scene.
- In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle Easton March 1, 2026 at 4:58 pm
Israel and the US continue strikes on Iran, while Iran steps up attacks across the region in retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes regionon March 1, 2026 at 4:55 pm
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.
- 'It's eerie' - Dubai on edge as city comes under attackon March 1, 2026 at 4:53 pm
One British holidaymaker called it "surreal" to see people try to enjoy themselves as smoke rises nearby.
- 'Hearts & Motherwell the winners after damaging Old Firm stalemate'on March 1, 2026 at 4:38 pm
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English evaluates the impact of Sunday's draw at Ibrox.
- Two ships hit near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price riseson March 1, 2026 at 4:37 pm
International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices.
- At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran sayson March 1, 2026 at 3:32 pm
Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area.
- The months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leaderon March 1, 2026 at 2:45 pm
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.
- Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David's Dayon March 1, 2026 at 2:11 pm
The Princess of Wales says Wales is "very close to our hearts" in video message.
- Ali Khamenei Killedon March 1, 2026 at 1:40 pm
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday.




























