Israeli airstrikes hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon Friday, as Iran launched new retaliatory attacks in the Middle East.

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker about the role of the alliance in the U.S.-Israel-Iran war.

Washington and Caracas moved to restore diplomatic ties, as President Trump touts Venezuela’s post-Maduro transition as a model for regime change in Iran.

Russia watches from the sidelines as its partner Iran comes under attack, but the Kremlin anticipates a windfall with rising oil prices.

The employees were in two cars carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K’Gari.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East – yet. But it is feeling the ripples.

The government says the nation’s defence environment has “significantly changed” since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Winston Churchill coined the phrase “special relationship” 80 years ago. Now, his grandson says Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties, and diplomats warn a divorce may be in the works.

Noem was one of the administration’s brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are “act of terror” as he places armed forces on high alert.

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

The Today programme host visited her colleagues in the office on Thursday, as the search for her mum continues.

Ecuador’s military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and “ready to go”.

The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.