Global oil prices have jumped above $110 (£82. 74) a barrel and stock markets have slumped as the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran has fuelled fears of prolonged disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran on Sunday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme …

8 hours ago BBC Persian Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as his successor. Unlike his father, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. He has never held government office, nor given public speeches or interviews, and …

Rapper Balendra Shah has defeated the former Nepalese Prime Minister Sharma KP Oli in his parliamentary constituency, as he takes a step closer to becoming Nepal's next prime minister. Nepal's Election Commission confirmed on Saturday that Shah, 35, received 68,348 votes compared to Oli's 18,734 to unseat the former leader …

Police in Norway have cordoned off the area around the US embassy in Oslo after an explosion was reported there. "Large resources" were sent to the area at about 01:00 local time (midnight GMT), police said. "The police are in dialogue with the embassy and no injuries have been reported," …

The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India 6 hours ago Geeta PandeyWomen and social affairs editor, India A short promotional film challenging the traditional view in India that a married daughter must stay with her husband in their marital home - even if …

'Death of a monster' and 'Blair rebukes Starmer' 6 hours ago Share Save Share Save The death of the Soham murderer Ian Huntley is a focus for Sunday's papers, with the Sunday Mirror headlining the news as the "death of a monster". The convicted killer has died 10 days after …

I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube 4 hours ago Victoria CookBBC London Gini Bhogal smiles as she thinks back to the London Underground journey that changed her life. It was the early '90s and she was with friends, squished on to a busy Piccadilly …

Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came 7 hours ago Kelly NgSingapore With its wide floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a ready audience, the underground passage connecting a train station to Singapore's iconic Gardens by the Bay had served as a practice ground for aspiring dancers for …

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands 4 hours ago Georgina RannardScience reporter The waters off the glittering coastlines of Britain's Caribbean territories have long been a mystery. But now scientists on the first expedition beyond the islands' shallows have discovered an underwater mountain range, a …

13 hours ago Amir AzimiBBC Persian Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, and the wording …