What now for Kanye West? | The Global Story

From BBC News. Kanye West’s history of antisemitic behaviour caught up with him this week. The rapper – otherwise known as Ye – has been banned from the United Kingdom. It means he can’t perform at Wireless festival later this summer. The festival itself has now been cancelled. His appearances in the UK are part…

Farmers face soaring costs from Iran war | BBC News

From BBC News. Farmers in peak planting season are grappling with spiralling costs as the Iran conflict pushes up the price of fuel and fertiliser. New figures suggest inflation – the rate at which prices rise – for farm running costs is more than 7% higher this March, compared with last March. Farmers have told…

A super simple guide to 7 May elections | BBC News

From BBC News. Millions of voters will head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, for the biggest set of elections since the 2024 general election. So, what’s taking place and where? From Holyrood to the Senedd – here’s our BBC guide on how you can vote at the upcoming elections across England, Scotland and…

Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire | The Global Story

From BBC News. Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire. US President Donald Trump says the US has “met and exceeded all military objectives”, while Iran says the ceasefire is a “humiliating retreat” for Washington. So, what has actually been agreed, and is this ceasefire likely to pave the way for…

Did the US achieve its aims in Iran? | The Security Brief

From BBC News. The US president has announced a conditional two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran – but are America’s claims of victory backed up by the facts? We take a closer look at the state of play – how depleted are US military stockpiles? Does Iran have any military capability left? How are…

Iran and US agree conditional two-week ceasefire | BBC News

From BBC News. US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, on the condition that shipping is allowed through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will agree to the end in fighting "if attacks against Iran are halted" and if their 10-point ceasefire plan…