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The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
20/03/2026 01:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20/03/2026 01:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
20/03/2026 01:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The war in Lebanon, explained
The BBC’s correspondent in Beirut on how we got here and what’s next
20/03/2026 05:01 GMT
Israel says it 'acted alone' in strikes on Iranian gas field
The Israeli attack was followed by Iranian attacks on Qatari gas installations
20/03/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
World faces "most severe" energy crisis in history
The International Energy Agency warns the impact of the Iran war is being underestimated.
20/03/2026 14:01 GMT
Iran marks Persian new year under US-Israeli bombardment
Several gulf countries are also celebrating Eid al-Fitr amidst Iranian attacks
BBC correspondents around the world give their analysis of the conflict.
Iran's new Supreme Leader issues defiant statement for Persian New Year
Iran's new Supreme Leader claims to have dealt his enemies a 'dizzying blow.'
A briefing from BBC News on this week's developments in the US-Israel war with Iran.
Jess Brown-Fuller MP, Dame Meg Hillier MP, Peter Hitchens, Paul Holmes MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Point Theatre in Eastleigh.
March 16th to March 22nd
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
20/03/2026 21:01 GMT
Trump calls Nato allies 'cowards'
US President says Nato allies are "cowards" for refusing to help open Strait of Hormuz
Britain allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets
The UK has agreed to allow the US to use UK bases to launch strikes on Iranian sites
The day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
