US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran's suspected underground nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, where satellite images show construction. Iran denies nuclear activity, calling threats a pretext for aggression. Experts analyze potential strike impact and the site's vulnerability.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, worked from Manchester and announced £1.5bn in spending commitments, including capping bus fares and tackling rough sleeping. Funding sources vary, with some policies unfunded, raising questions about future fiscal choices.
Satellite images show extensive damage from wildfires in north Wales, with 951 hectares devastated in Rhinogydd mountains. The Welsh government activated crisis management, deploying a helicopter to Rhinogydd, as drought conditions persist and public safety warnings are issued.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan (DIP) boosts military spending by £15bn over four years. Funding challenges have led to talk of a £5bn "defence black hole", with an annual shortfall of around £1.2bn needing to be addressed in the next Budget.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan (DIP) boosts military spending by £15bn over four years, but a £1.2bn annual funding gap remains. Critics deem the increase insufficient, while experts debate the best way to frame the shortfall.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan, increasing military spending by £15bn over four years, faces an annual £1.2bn funding shortfall. The Treasury's identified savings from other departments and asset sales don't fully cover the rise, posing a challenge for the next Budget and potential Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan (DIP) outlines increased spending, aiming for 2.7% of GDP by 2027-28, with a "clear ambition" for 3% in the next parliament. This follows commitments to NATO and addresses concerns about rising threats.
Andy Burnham outlined plans for radical devolution across the UK if he becomes Prime Minister, aiming to boost economic growth by shifting power from Whitehall to regions like Greater Manchester, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Economists note mixed past results but see potential in specific English city regions.
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as PM after losing MP and cabinet confidence. BBC Verify assesses his government's record on economy, immigration, healthcare, and energy bills since July 2024.
The US and Iran have signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding to end a conflict that began on Feb 28. The deal, which aims to address Iran's nuclear program, has drawn criticism for its contents and omissions, particularly regarding nuclear weapons, economic sanctions relief, and access to the Strait of Hormuz.
EUA e Irã assinam acordo preliminar para cessar-fogo e retirada de sanções, mas desafios como ofensiva de Israel no Líbano e programa nuclear iraniano geram tensão.
После объявления Дональда Трампа о соглашении между США и Ираном и «открытии» Ормузского пролива через него прошло лишь семь судов. BBC Verify проанализировал данные MarineTraffic и спутниковые снимки, а также опросил экспертов, которые называют основные препятствия: угрозы безопасности, минную опасность и намерение Ирана ввести сборы.
A year after President Trump announced plans for a new White House ballroom, the project's estimated cost has doubled to $400 million, incorporating a rooftop drone pad, underground hospital, and "top-secret" military facilities. Despite Trump's initial promise of no taxpayer cost, Republican proposals for security funding have emerged amid rising living costs.
BBC Verify analysis of satellite imagery reveals over 50 Iranian military facilities, including air and naval bases and IRGC headquarters, have been damaged since the outbreak of the US-Iran war due to US and Israeli attacks. Despite significant damage, Iran is reportedly repairing some key missile sites during a fragile ceasefire. Experts note that while Iranian air and naval forces have suffered, Tehran retains the capability to harm the US and its regional allies through missile and drone capabilities, and its "mosquito fleet" poses a threat in the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC Verify analysis of satellite images suggests Iran is repairing missile sites and tunnels damaged by US and Israeli strikes, despite ongoing conflict. While military bases and infrastructure have been hit, experts say Iran retains capacity for counterstrikes via drones and missiles.
A US Navy 'Corsair' sea drone, typically used for surveillance and mine detection, successfully rescued two crew members from a downed Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman. This marks the first known instance of an unmanned vessel conducting a rescue mission, highlighting the Pentagon's expanding use of drone technology.
BBC Verify aponta que o Irã danificou 20 instalações militares americanas no Oriente Médio, sugerindo ataques mais extensos do que o governo dos EUA admitia. Danos incluem sistemas antimísseis e aeronaves, com custos de bilhões de dólares.
BBC Verify проанализировала спутниковые снимки и видеозаписи, которые свидетельствуют о том, что Иран повредил 20 американских военных объектов на Ближнем Востоке. Ущерб включает системы ПВО, самолеты-заправщики и радиолокационные установки.
Satellite images analyzed by BBC Verify show Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries since February, indicating more extensive attacks than publicly acknowledged. The strikes have targeted air defense systems, aircraft, and radars, with significant damage reported.
BBC Verify analysis of satellite images indicates Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries since late February, suggesting more extensive attacks than publicly acknowledged. The strikes have targeted air defense systems, aircraft, and radars, with significant damage reported.
Ukraine employs new AI drone technology to target Russian supply vehicles, regaining ground and pressuring Russian military logistics in occupied territories.
«Хезболла» все чаще применяет FPV-дроны на оптоволокне для ударов по Израилю, обходя системы ПВО. Эти дешевые и легко изготавливаемые дроны, используемые в войне в Украине, наносят ущерб израильской технике и солдатам, против которых пока нет эффективных мер противодействия.
Hezbollah's use of FPV drones, made from cheap, commercially available parts and 3D-printed components, is posing a significant threat to Israeli forces. Experts note these drones are difficult to detect and counter, leading to increased caution among Israeli troops and casualties.
The BBC Verify team built an AI model to track US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.
