Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality A simple row of spruce trees marked the finish line for Canadian army reservists and combat members after a marathon two months pushing through one of the harshest environments on Earth: Canada's vast Arctic. The patrol, which …

Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger. Europe 'I break down every night' - mum of girl killed by …

Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Paddington walk Oliviers red carpet Cate Blanchett, Rachel Zegler and Paddington Bear were among the stars walking the red carpet at this year's Olivier Awards, which celebrate the best of British theatre. Bryan Cranston, Rosamund Pike and Tom Hiddleston also posed for pictures at London's …

Oil prices rose back above $100 a barrel as energy markets reopened in Asia on Monday after talks between the US and Iran ended without a new deal and President Donald Trump said he would blockade Iranian ports. Global benchmark Brent crude was up by 7. 32), while West Texas …

Iran talks were a major test for JD Vance. How did he do? US Vice-President JD Vance remained tight-lipped as he returned from Islamabad on Sunday without a major breakthrough in high-stakes talks to end the war in Iran. It was unclear how much, if any, progress was made in …

The US military said it would begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday. It added that ships coming or going from elsewhere would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which Iran effectively closed in response …

Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged After a diplomatic team led by US Vice-President JD Vance tried, and failed, to reach a negotiated agreement to end the war with Iran on Saturday, President Donald Trump had to decide his next move. That came on Sunday morning, in …

Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour Pope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa", according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a significant tour of the continent addressing themes of peace, migration and dialogue between religions. The 11-day trip, which …

Football fans following England or Scotland in this summer's World Cup can now count on celebrating or commiserating in the pub after more of their big matches in the knockout stages - after the government announced a further tweak to licensing rules in England and Wales. The Home Office had …

The UK will not be involved in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran, the BBC understands. British naval ships and soldiers will not be used to block Iranian ports, while UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region. A spokesperson for the UK government said: "We …