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- Trump's statement on Iran strikes analysed line by lineon February 28, 2026 at 6:14 pm
The BBC's State Department correspondent and Washington correspondent explain how the president is justifying the action and assess the risks ahead.
- Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claimson February 28, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.
- US and Israeli strikes on Iran in mapson February 28, 2026 at 6:09 pm
Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region.
- What we know so far: Supreme Leader's compound hit and Iran's retaliatory strikeson February 28, 2026 at 5:32 pm
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE.
- Pakistan knocked out as New Zealand reach T20 World Cup semison February 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Sahibzada Farhan makes a superb century as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s but miss out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate.
- Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader sayson February 28, 2026 at 5:10 pm
Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.
- UK planes 'in the sky' in Middle East as part of defensive operation, PM sayson February 28, 2026 at 4:54 pm
Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.
- Inside Iran, panic as strikes hit but for some it's a moment of reliefon February 28, 2026 at 3:36 pm
Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.
- Global News Podcast: US and Israel carry out joint attacks on Iranon February 28, 2026 at 3:18 pm
President Trump confirms a 'major operation' underway as Tehran targets US military bases
- Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after strikes on Iranon February 28, 2026 at 3:16 pm
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.
- We quit our 9-5 jobs and are now living the dream in a caravanon February 28, 2026 at 3:11 pm
The couple have no rent, no bills, plus perks such as free golf membership and cheap bar drinks.
- Man appears in court over Churchill statue damageon February 28, 2026 at 2:29 pm
Caspar San Giorgio, 38, appeared at Westminster Magistrate's Court via video-link earlier.
- Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missedon February 28, 2026 at 12:17 pm
Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.
- Polanski and Farage don't agree. But they have more in common than you might thinkon February 28, 2026 at 10:44 am
Despite huge political differences, the Green and Reform leaders have much in common, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
- Inside the £3.25m castle bought by Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carron February 28, 2026 at 9:35 am
The property in the Borders is described as one of Scotland’s "most important historic houses".




























