US reinstates naval blockade on Iran
Washington and Tehran continue to exchange strikes, President Trump restores the US blockade of Iranian ports and unveils a new levy on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. Also: the Ukrainian ...
14 Juli 28min
Trials of new Ebola vaccine set to begin
A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people after the UK regulator gave permission for trials to take place. University of Oxford scientists began developing the vaccine - aimed at tack...
13 Juli 25min
Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27
Thai officials are investigating an explosive fire which tore through a bar in the capital Bangkok, killing at least 27 people. Dozens more were injured, many critically. Eyewitnesses say the fire sta...
13 Juli 28min
The Global Story: Citizen Vigilante and Elon Musk’s war on ‘woke’ films
Citizen Vigilante is a low-budget action thriller starring actor Armie Hammer as a vigilante who hunts down migrant criminals in Europe. The movie faced a muted reception - until Elon Musk posted it t...
12 Juli 27min
US launches fresh strikes on Iran
The US has carried out more strikes on Iran after accusing it of attacking a container ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic efforts continue to solve the crisis, with talks held betwe...
12 Juli 28min
The Happy Pod: Inviting strangers round for dinner
When Nidhi and Vik moved to Northern Ireland, they came up with an unusual way to make new friends - hosting dinner parties made up of strangers. Now the couple, originally from India, have connected ...
11 Juli 26min
US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open
The US demands a public guarantee from Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships will not be targeted as they pass through, to ensure that talks can move forward. President Trump says bot...
11 Juli 27min
At least 12 dead in Spanish wildfires
Fire crews in Almeria battle one of Spain's deadliest blazes where several tourists, unable to flee from the rapidly spreading fire, have been among the victims. Hot conditions in Southern Europe are ...
10 Juli 28min
