Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins The first volunteers in the UK have been immunised with a vaccine to protect against a potential bird flu pandemic. The vaccine targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide and has spread to some …

With lots of clear skies over the coming nights there is a good chance of seeing the Lyrid meteor shower. While it has been ongoing since the 15 April, the peak is expected on Wednesday night. Expect to see around 10 to 15 meteors an hour with surges of activity …

Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. The Foxes have suffered a sharp decline since winning the FA Cup in 2021, and Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Hull City confirmed their relegation to the third tier. From the …

K-pop mogul Bang Si-hyuk, the man who created supergroup BTS, could be arrested on charges of fraudulent trading before his $7. 3bn company went public. South Korean police have asked prosecutors to request a court warrant over accusations that he misled investors in 2019, by claiming a public listing for …

When Kim Watts found out her pet insurance company had cancelled her policy, leaving her with £8,000 to pay in treatment costs, she says she burst into tears. Her beloved dog Darcey was left with a crushed disc after a "savage" attack by two other dogs while on a walk. …

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is being accused of sending a "real chill throughout the civil service" after his decision to sack the lead civil servant in the Foreign Office over the Lord Peter Mandelson vetting fiasco. Sir Olly Robbins, who gave evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee …

The Brent crude benchmark oil price rose by more than 4% to $94. 60) a barrel, reversing a fall on Friday when Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire. On Saturday, Iran said it was closing the strait …

IMF: Oil prices and war could derail global growth The BBC’s Michelle Fleury explains why oil, inflation and interest rates are key risks as the IMF warns war and soaring energy prices could hit the global economy. World US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas Some of …

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the ship was seized by the US Navy after failing to respond to a warning to stop. Iran said it …