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Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran
BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.
Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.
Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say
The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.
'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.
Vladimir Putin enjoys a huge windfall from the Iran warÂ
But the sugar high may not last
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
Gulf states are burning through interceptors
The pace far outstrips that seen in Ukraine. Stocks are under severe pressure
Should you take GLP-1 drugs for longevity?
The evidence is tantalising. But that is not the same as proof
I escaped from Iran. But I keep reliving the horror
Residents of Isfahan are caught between air raids and regime thugs
Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
Iranians react to new supreme leader's first address
People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.
The politics of the Iran war
Our weekly podcast on America. This week, we examine how Americans are viewing the conflict