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Iran Protests Spread
Iran’s supreme leader says protesters ‘trying to please Trump’.

08/01/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

Reports: US attempting to board Russian-flagged oil tanker
The Marinera, 200 miles off Ireland's coast, is also being pursued by Russian naval forces

‘Greenland belongs to its people’: Europe warns Trump
Coalition of the Willing leaders meet as official says Greenland should be part of the US.

After Venezuela, nations wonder who's next
As Nicolas Maduro faces court, a stream of threats from Donald Trump cause concern.

The search continues for victims from the deadly Swiss ski resort fire
Authorities say at least 40 people have died and many are in hospital seriously injured.

Several dozen presumed dead in Swiss fire
Around 100 are injured, with "several nationalities" involved.

Hunt family bravery prompts Queen to share assault story
The Queen: 'every woman has a story'. The special envoy for women and girls joins us.

Iranians protest amidst currency crisis
A third day of protests across Iran as the country's economic outlook worsens

Zelensky and Trump discuss security guarantees
President Zelensky says the US is offering Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years.