‘We will go wherever they hide’: Rooting out IS in Somalia
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.
How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.
What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.
Iran war live: Trump threatens NATO if allies fail to help on Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.
Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far
Pressure grows on the US president's administration as war costs spiral and the mission's endgame remains unclear.
Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait
The US president's call for allied naval forces comes as Iran's Revolutionary Guard says, 'Let him send his ships'.
French far right makes first-round gains in municipal elections – Financial Times
- French far right makes first-round gains in municipal elections Financial Times
- Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary BBC
- Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future The New York Times
- French elections: Official results for Paris, Marseille are in politico.eu
- 2026 municipal elections: See the first-round results on our map Le Monde.fr
Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
Meanwhile, more than 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing is set to partially reopen on Wednesday.
What’s the impact of the Iran war on China?
The US-Israel war on Iran rages on and China says it should never have happened.
‘A new norm’: BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
First-round of French local elections sees strong showing for National Rally and LFI
Far-right and radical left parties likely to increase their local presence in advance of next year’s presidential race
The first-round of the French municipal elections have seen a strong showing for Marine Le Pen’s far-right the National Rally (RN), as well as for Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s radical left, with both parties likely to increase their local presence ahead of next year’s French presidential race.
The French local elections, which now go to a final round runoff on 22 March, are seen as a crucial test of the political temperature before next year’s presidential election. Emmanuel Macron’s two terms in office come to an end in spring 2027 and there is uncertainty about who will next lead the EU’s second-largest economy.
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Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support
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