Who is making decisions in Iran? The question hanging over Tehran since the opening strikes of Iran's current war with the US and Israel is simple: Who is in charge? Formally, the answer is clear. Mojtaba Khamenei has assumed the role of supreme leader following the killing of his father, …

'My living nightmare' - Rob Reiner's son bares soul on how he found out parents were dead The eldest son of the late Hollywood director Rob Reiner has told how his world "collapsed" after his parents were stabbed to death, and his own brother was charged with their murders. Jake …

China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US The recent surge in fuel prices due to the war in Iran has spurred demand for electric vehicles around the world, and Chinese car makers are making the most of the opportunity. China is the world's top producer of EVs, …

Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust An early flood warning system designed to save the lives of thousands of people in the Everest region may no longer be working, Nepalese officials have admitted to the BBC, after it was allowed to fall into …

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends "Hammer your facial bones to chisel your jawlines. " "The only real goal is to get better looking – no matter what it takes. " "Your body is your billboard. " These are suggestions shared online by so-called "masculinity influencers": men who promote …

A grim week for Starmer - but things could be about to get worse This was the week questions about the future of the prime minister took a turn for the worse for Sir Keir Starmer. If you had asked me a fortnight ago about the sentiment we were picking …

A man has been extradited to the UK from the United Arab Emirates and charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, who was stabbed in Westminster in 2024, the Metropolitan Police say. Enzo Bettamio, 18, was put on a flight from Dubai to the UK on Friday and then …

I'm A Celebrity 'legend' crowned in heated live final Spoiler warning: This article reveals details about the final of I'm A Celebrity. Actor Adam Thomas has been crowned king of the jungle in the latest all-star version of reality TV show I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here! after …

"It's high risk, high stakes and high opportunity. " That's how a royal source describes next week's state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States. There is genuine jeopardy in this US trip. It's not just a grip-and-grin photo opportunity, with some warm words and …

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars "If you want to kill someone in prison, it's not difficult," a prisoner messages me from his cell. He's been convicted of serious violence and is serving a lengthy sentence inside one of England's largest Victorian …