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Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran’s new supreme leader and successor to his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war with the US and Iran. Some pro-establishment crowds have taken to the streets to celebrate the appointment of a hardliner close to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). But other Iranians have told the BBC that they believe it will not bring about change. “Even the thinnest of chances for a change are no more within the system,” said a man in his 30s in the capital, Tehran. He said the Assembly…

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s £40,000 “leave the UK” proposal sparks a storm online with millions of young people jokingly asking “Can we get £40,000 to leave as well?” The controversial idea, aimed at encouraging certain migrants to voluntarily depart, has triggered a wave of sarcasm on social media, as struggling young Britons say they’d happily take the cash and start a new life abroad. Critics say the reaction reflects growing frustration among Britain’s youth over the cost of living crisis, housing shortages, and limited opportunities at home.

It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history. The oil price spiralled to $115 (£86) a barrel at one point early on Monday, but word soon emerged of an emergency meeting of the G7 finance ministers. Reports suggested there could be a 300 million-barrel release of emergency stockpiles co-ordinated by the International Energy Agency. The speculation alone was enough to temper the rise in prices a bit, but they remained much higher than pre-conflict levels. Then, however, word emerged of what sounded like a pivot away from a long-run war by US President Donald Trump,…

We’re seeing some new pictures from southern Lebanon, where an Israeli air strike has caused damage to a building in the Haret Saida area of Sidon. It is not clear if there have been any casualties. More than 770 people have been killed in Lebanon since the start of the war, according to the country’s health ministry.

Electric cars are becoming more and more popular – with sales up 23.9 per cent last year – as buyers reap the cost, environmental and driving benefits of buying an EV. Running costs are swaying it for many buyers, especially if you’re able to charge using a specialist low-rate EV-friendly tariff. EV prices are also coming down fast, too, as more affordable electric models launch and the technology gets cheaper, while maintenance costs are also lower. Introduced in July 2025 as part of the government’s wider Plan for Change strategy, the grant aims to slash up to £3,750 off the price of qualifying new…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

France claimed back-to-back titles as fortune favoured the bold across a captivating championship In the end, there was order amidst the disorder. As Thomas Ramos draped ball over tee and strode back ready to strike, there was a strange hum around the Stade de France, a wish to be silent to mark the moment but the energy of the evening producing an involuntarily babble. It felt entirely fitting a finale, this greatest of Six Nations championships settled with the last kick. Could Ramos keep his head? Across five disorienting, delightful weekends, he was about the only one who did. Most might have foreseen a final tableau…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…