Fighting between the US and Iran has escalated further, with the biggest back and forth strikes targeting shipping since the war started.

Iran claims to have seized an unmanned American submersible it in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon says the craft “malfunctioned”.

Oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as disruption and uncertainty grows.

And the global nuclear watchdog agrees to refer Iran to the UN Security Council, over what the IAEA says is “non-compliance” with nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty obligations.

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A small number of officers were injured and some vehicles damaged during a protest against small boat crossings in Portsmouth, …

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BBC News goes undercover to expose legal advisers charging migrants thousands of pounds to fabricate immigration claims, giving them fake cover stories.

Some migrants are being encouraged to pretend to be gay to claim asylum. They are advised to gather untrue evidence including supporting letters and photos at LGBT events, for their applications.

Others are encouraged to make false allegations of domestic abuse.
The investigation finds advisers exploiting migrants and abusing safeguards designed to protect those truly at risk.

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Twenty-five years on from the deadliest terror attack in history, thousands of grieving families are still fighting for answers. In early …

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The dramatic theft of a £5m gold toilet from an exhibition at Blenheim Palace in 2019 became instantly one of the country’s most high-profile art heists.

Now, this BBC investigation reveals how the crime was carried out and explores what’s likely to have happened to the conspicuous golden toilet once it entered the criminal supply chain. Will police recover the gold or any of the ill-gotten gains?

You can watch more episodes of Scams and Scandals on BBC iPlayer.

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