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Treasury yields tick up as investors weigh oil surge, Iran tensions and looming Fed decision - Treasury yields edged higher as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision., March 17, 2026 at 08:50:32
Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as oil gains and Iran war keeps investors on edge - International benchmark Brent crude gained 2.45% to $102.57 per barrel, while the U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 2.51% to $95.85 per barrel as of 8:44 p.m. ET., March 17, 2026 at 08:24:03
Oil jumps 4% as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping - Oil prices jumped 4% on Tuesday as uncertainty lingered over a U.S.-led coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz., March 17, 2026 at 08:44:48
CNBC Daily Open: Risk-off trade back on for oil - Oil prices push higher as markets seem unconvinced of Trump's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz., March 17, 2026 at 06:44:21
Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks - The 25 basis points hike was in line with expectations from analysts polled by Reuters, March 17, 2026 at 04:29:28
Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so - Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices., March 16, 2026 at 14:25:00
Bank stocks have been crushed this year. 2 of our names should weather the storm - The businesses of Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo should be largely insulated from the three major headwinds facing the industry., March 15, 2026 at 17:33:47
Oil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money, fueling 'meme-style' trading - Net retail buying of oil ETFs hit a record $211 million on March 12, surpassing the previous peak seen during the market turmoil in May 2020, according to Vanda Research., March 16, 2026 at 13:54:10

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine? - Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent., March 17, 2026 at 08:50:17
The Papers: 'Race to stop meningitis spreading' and 'Donald's Trumped' - The response to confirmed cases of meningitis in the UK and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran lead Tuesday's papers., March 17, 2026 at 01:07:50

Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad' - The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU, March 17, 2026 at 07:19:27
Bill Gurley on AI bubble: A bunch of people got rich quick and a reset is coming - Gurley's VC firm Benchmark was an early Uber investor, and he helped oust then-CEO Travis Kalanick in 2017., March 16, 2026 at 22:41:14
Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin through '27 - At Nvidia's annual developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang said the company is seeing booming demand for its latest technology., March 16, 2026 at 20:51:22
Big Tech purchases of carbon credits explode amid AI race, with Microsoft leading the way - Carbon credit purchases by Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft skyrocketed in 2023, based on tracked purchases., March 16, 2026 at 08:39:38
Apple acquires video editing company MotionVFX to boost subscribers - Apple is buying MotionVFX in part to help the iPhone maker attract more subscribers to its creator tools., March 16, 2026 at 21:40:30
Nvidia adds Hyundai, BYD and other automakers to self-driving tech business - AVs are important to Nvidia as self-driving cars remain one of the primary areas where the company can show growth outside of artificial intelligence., March 16, 2026 at 22:06:38
India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI? - Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown., March 17, 2026 at 01:12:50
Nvidia announces Vera Rubin Space-1 chip system for orbital AI data centers - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said space computing "has arrived" at the GTC 2026 conference., March 16, 2026 at 20:24:43

Dozens killed after Afghanistan rehab centre struck - The BBC visited the facility and saw more than 30 bodies being carried out on stretchers., March 17, 2026 at 06:19:03
Drone sparks fire at UAE oil site as Gulf takes more hits amid Iran war - The Fujairah oil hub has been hit repeatedly by Iranian drones as the US-Israeli war continues to ignite instability., March 17, 2026 at 06:35:15
UAE reopens airspace after brief shutdown as Iran attacks keep region on edge - The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority said it had temporarily closed the country's airspace as a precautionary step., March 17, 2026 at 01:46:50
Israel policy looms large over US elections in Illinois amid Iran war - Pro-Israel groups pour millions into Democratic primaries in Chicago area as support for US ally hits a historic low., March 17, 2026 at 03:22:17
Iran says wars are not won on social media - A spokesperson for Iran's Central Headquarters said wars are decided on the battlefield, not social media., March 17, 2026 at 02:24:30
Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact - Downing Street says the agreement bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base"., March 17, 2026 at 08:34:43
Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war - The Iran war wasn't expected to derail the Trump-Xi meeting in China, but analysts said it would influence the talks and any agreements that come out of them., March 16, 2026 at 22:13:53
Iran war: What is happening on day 18 of US-Israel attacks? - The US-Israeli attacks target Iranian cities as the conflict spreads to the region and causes a global energy crisis., March 17, 2026 at 06:52:53
U.S. is allowing Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, says Bessent - The White House believes tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will increase before Navy escorts are deployed, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said., March 16, 2026 at 15:36:49
Young Venezuelans voice hope and frustration as post-Maduro future unfolds - Young people who have only known one political system are adjusting to change after US forces seized Maduro., March 17, 2026 at 06:00:36
Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano - Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years., March 16, 2026 at 20:39:01
Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE detention - Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia was released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after a year in custody., March 17, 2026 at 02:47:04
Israeli attacks hit Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced - Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army., March 17, 2026 at 07:00:12
UAE’s Fujairah oil trading hub targeted by a drone attack, causing large fire - It comes after a separate drone strike at Fujairah on Saturday, underlining the vulnerability of the UAE's only export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz., March 16, 2026 at 09:06:47
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air strike on drug rehab centre - Afghan officials say a Pakistani air strike has killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation centre., March 17, 2026 at 01:35:36
Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health - Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show., March 17, 2026 at 05:55:27
How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz? - Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz., March 16, 2026 at 18:52:34
CNBC Daily Open: Trump seeks support on Hormuz as he sets sights on Cuba - U.S. President Donald Trump's appeals that allies help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz seem to have received a less than enthusiastic response., March 17, 2026 at 01:33:32
Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon - Troops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed nine people on Monday., March 17, 2026 at 05:03:13
Mum of stabbed schoolgirl was abroad and 'terrified' - The parents of a 15-year-old girl who survived a stabbing say they are overwhelmed with support., March 17, 2026 at 06:34:03
Inside Qeshm, Iran’s underground missile fortress and geological marvel - From the Valley of Stars to underground missiles, Qeshm Island is strategic ground zero for the US-Israel war on Iran., March 17, 2026 at 06:31:41
Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband - A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink., March 17, 2026 at 01:14:04
Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade - Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country., March 17, 2026 at 03:52:10
U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power - Despite withering airstrikes, officials predict a weakened but more hard-line government in Tehran, backed by the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps security forces., March 16, 2026 at 20:08:29
Trump’s warning over Kharg Island raises the stakes for Iran’s oil exports - Trump's decision to order strikes on Kharg Island has pushed one of the world's most critical oil hubs into the center of the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict., March 16, 2026 at 23:20:02
Will Scotland be the first nation in the UK to legalise assisted dying? - The final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to call., March 17, 2026 at 06:15:03
Trump signals coalition to force open Strait of Hormuz is not ready yet: 'Some are less than enthusiastic' - President Donald Trump said Monday that some U.S. allies are not willing to join a coalition to protect tankers in the Strait of Hormuz., March 16, 2026 at 19:44:15
Trump says he’ll have the ‘honor’ of ‘taking’ Cuba: ‘I can do anything’ - Amid the U.S. oil blockade, Cuba’s national energy grid collapses, causing a nationwide blackout., March 16, 2026 at 23:24:59
Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict - It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz., March 17, 2026 at 08:25:53
Donald Trump’s Iran war could hand Congress to the Democrats - As the conflict drags on, Democrats are sharpening their response, March 15, 2026 at 17:42:04
'We will remember': Trump warns countries to help secure Strait of Hormuz as shipping stalls - Trump's comments come after he called on several countries to send warships so as to secure the critical waterway, March 16, 2026 at 13:36:30
Cuba tells exiles ‘doors are open’ to invest in businesses in the country - Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors., March 17, 2026 at 04:16:07
Iran’s neighbours brace for fallout as war threatens new refugee crisis - As war engulfs Iran, neighbouring states quietly prepare for a potential refugee exodus across already fragile borders., March 17, 2026 at 06:13:43
'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car - Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank., March 16, 2026 at 17:57:45
EU says Iran is ‘not Europe’s war’ - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is no appetite to expand Europe’s naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz., March 17, 2026 at 05:26:51
Trump-Xi summit delayed as U.S. president pushes China to help open Hormuz - Trump said the long-anticipated reboot of U.S.-China relations could be postponed by “a month or so,” amid mounting pressure to reopen the critical oil route., March 16, 2026 at 22:09:26
Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses - Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island., March 17, 2026 at 03:46:22
To criticize an American-led war, an American pope turns to allies - A split-screen response shows how Pope Leo is navigating a minefield as the Trump administration projects American nativism at home and deadly force overseas., March 15, 2026 at 09:00:34
South African fruit exports face delays as Iran war disrupts shipping - South Africa's fruit exporters face mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week., March 17, 2026 at 04:20:32
Nigeria’s first state visit since 1989: President Bola Tinubu heads to UK - British pomp and pageantry await the Nigerian leader, but some in the diaspora are sceptical about his trip., March 17, 2026 at 08:29:41
Iran targets commerce as drone hits Dubai airport; Israel says war will go on - As Tehran continued strikes on targets across the Gulf region, Israel said it would hit Iran for “as long as needed” and expanded ground operations in Lebanon., March 16, 2026 at 20:26:45
Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel’s bombs hit Lebanon - Lebanon's Palestinian refugees suffer amid war, facing insecurity and trauma, in camps under attack., March 17, 2026 at 07:33:24
Top Democrat in US House slams Trump’s ‘reckless war of choice’ - Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised Donald Trump for what he called a "reckless war on choice" on Iran"., March 17, 2026 at 03:27:34
Americanswers… on 5Live! Will Trump lose his MAGA base over Iran? - And should the US have been better prepared over the Strait of Hormuz?, March 16, 2026 at 18:38:00
Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk - Half of US generic drugs are made in India and transit the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chains prepare for emergencies, but prescription stockpiles are limited., March 16, 2026 at 18:04:17
Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump? - Trump "not happy" with the UK as Starmer says it won't be drawn into wider Iran war., March 16, 2026 at 21:04:00
Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later - Little is known about the status or whereabouts of the Salvadorans deported by President Donald Trump to CECOT, an infamous megaprison., March 15, 2026 at 14:00:19
'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan - Experts stress that Japan’s tourism portfolio is now more diversified and resilient, with Western markets also contributing strongly., March 17, 2026 at 05:17:23
Attempts to open Strait of Hormuz by force would be ‘almost suicidal’ - Andreas Krieg says that US plans to deploy 2,500 marines to the Gulf is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz., March 17, 2026 at 01:52:09
'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan - Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state., March 17, 2026 at 00:08:56
Iran is targeting ships in response to US attacks — can the US stop them? - As the US-Israeli war against Iran continues, we look at a scenario reminiscent of the tanker war of the 1980s, March 17, 2026 at 07:29:31
Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran - Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is “wrong” on Israel and Iran., March 17, 2026 at 05:00:43
Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk - The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing., March 17, 2026 at 00:24:01
Gerry Adams to testify in court over claims he had role in IRA bombings - Three men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for injuries they received in explosions in London and Manchester., March 17, 2026 at 06:19:50
Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn - Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns., March 17, 2026 at 01:02:27
Cover Story newsletter: An attack on the world economy - An exclusive look at how we designed this week’s cover, March 14, 2026 at 19:03:32
Families search for loved ones after deadly Pakistan strikes on Kabul rehab - Afghan authorities say a Pakistani attack has killed hundreds of civilians; Islamabad rejects the claim as 'false'., March 17, 2026 at 08:25:59
Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs - The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister., March 17, 2026 at 01:56:53
Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries - The injuries have occurred as Iran launches waves of missile and one-way attack drones in response to the Trump administration’s expansive assault., March 16, 2026 at 21:05:01
Checks and Balance newsletter: Why America isn’t talking about the Iran war - John Prideaux, our US editor, on a nation that is waiting and seeing, March 14, 2026 at 10:39:40
Op-ed: Why my interview with Russia's ambassador to the U.K. reflected a stark global picture - While Andrey Kelin was a gracious host, I realized I'd heard his answers to my questions many times before., March 16, 2026 at 07:57:59

'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A - BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Chinese Grand Prix., March 17, 2026 at 07:08:56
How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments - Chelsea have been hit with a Premier League record fine of £10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban. Here's what the written reasons said., March 16, 2026 at 17:31:38
LIVE: China vs Australia – Women’s Asian Cup 2026 semifinals - All the build-up and live updates from the first 2026 Women's Asian Cup semifinal between China and Australia., March 17, 2026 at 07:22:41
Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open because of illness - Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Miami Open as she continues to recover from a recent illness., March 16, 2026 at 23:08:41
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US to Mexico - The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran., March 17, 2026 at 05:42:00
Arsenal trial and self-doubt: Valverde's journey to Real legend - Rejected by Arsenal as a teenager, Federico Valverde has transformed himself into a Real Madrid legend - and was the main man in their Champions League win over Manchester City last week., March 17, 2026 at 06:11:34
Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US - Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida., March 17, 2026 at 04:29:23
Inside NSB - the state school at the top of English rugby union - In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double., March 17, 2026 at 06:27:48
Gavaskar claims Hundred signing 'contributing to Indian casualties' - Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”., March 16, 2026 at 17:49:50

Woman not shortlisted for job as 'car is too old' - Alanah Thomspon French says her application was not progressed as her car was more than 10 years old., March 17, 2026 at 06:29:04
Apollo's John Zito questions private equity's software valuations: 'All the marks are wrong' - While Wall Street figures have flagged risks in private credit, Apollo's Zito is among the first within private credit to candidly acknowledge weakness., March 16, 2026 at 17:17:36
Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier - There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud., March 17, 2026 at 00:01:24
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Volkswagen pushes into driver-assist EVs without Nvidia, exec says - Volkswagen Group China's Chief Technology Officer Thomas Ulbrich spoke exclusively about the company's chip plans., March 16, 2026 at 23:09:52
Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills - There are fears the war in Iran could lead to a surge in household energy bills., March 17, 2026 at 06:00:10
Twitter trial accusing Musk of driving down stock set for closing arguments - The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X., March 17, 2026 at 06:31:03
Meta stock climbs nearly 3% on report of planned layoffs to offset AI spending - Meta is planning capital expenditure of up to $135 billion in AI-related costs in 2026, which raised investors' fears around unsustainable spending., March 16, 2026 at 14:05:41
Ant Group unit clears regulatory step for Bright Smart takeover, sending shares up 70% - Shares of Bright Smart Securities surged 58% after an Ant Group unit completed the required steps to acquire Hong Kong listed brokerage Bright Smart Securities., March 17, 2026 at 03:01:55

And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at fast food chain - Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger., March 17, 2026 at 04:41:58

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up - It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE., March 17, 2026 at 08:10:24

Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast - Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned., March 17, 2026 at 00:56:20