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Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought to reassure Australians that the country's fuel supply remains "secure" amid rocketing prices, reports of panic buying and petrol stations running dry since the start of the Iran war. "The longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be. But we continue …

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Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure

5 hours ago Ben ChuBBC Verify The interruption of oil and gas supplied through the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Israel war with Iran has dramatically pushed up global energy prices. Petrol has gone up already and UK domestic heating bills are almost certain to follow. But it's not …

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Champion of MasterChef: The Professionals revealed

Self-taught chef wins MasterChef: The Professionals 8 hours ago Federica BedendoNorth East and Cumbria Spoiler warning. This article contains details of series 18 of MasterChef: The Professionals. A self-taught chef has been crowned winner of the latest series of the BBC's MasterChef: The Professionals. Three finalists - Luke Emmess, Mark …

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Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, after saying earlier that Ukrainian drones could help improve security in the Gulf region. "Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support of those who are ready to work with us to ensure security, and we support them too", he …

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Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico

A search and rescue operation is under way in the Caribbean for two missing sailboats filled with humanitarian supplies travelling from Mexico to Cuba. Mexico has deployed naval teams and military search aircraft to locate the Friendship and Tigger Moth, which were carrying at least nine crew members, the Mexican …

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Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting US president to have his signature on US banknotes, the treasury department has announced. Trump's signature will appear alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, an unprecedented move that the department said would mark America's 250th anniversary. "There is no more powerful way …

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Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

A Spanish woman who has conducted a long legal battle with her father for the right to end her life died by euthanasia on Thursday. Barcelona resident Noelia Castillo, 25, was left paraplegic due to injuries suffered when she tried to take her own life in 2022. The Catalan government …

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Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big at Mobo Awards

Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big at Mobo Awards 7 hours ago Naomi ClarkeBBC Newsbeat Olivia Dean cemented her position as one of the most exciting artists in the UK as she took home three Mobo Awards when the ceremony came to Manchester for the first time. The …

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Bright future for Wales despite end of World Cup dream, says coach Bellamy

Craig Bellamy had warned his players. The day before Wales faced Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup play-off semi-final, their head coach said: "Do not get involved in chaos. A chaotic game will not suit us, it suits them. " When the moment came to pass, when Wales had control, they …

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US lawmaker makes direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify over 'close Epstein ties'

US lawmaker makes direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify over 'close Epstein ties' 5 hours ago Noor Nanji ,Royal correspondentand Helena Humphrey ,North America correspondent A US lawmaker has made a direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify about her "close personal and business ties" to Jeffrey Epstein, according …

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