Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shippingThe Strait of Hormuz is a key artery for the movement of global energy supplies. BBC Verify's Ben Chu has been looking at what's been happening to marine traffic in the strait since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out - and examining the potential economic fallout. Produced by Jemimah HerdGraphics by Sally Nicholls39 minutes...

Rio De Janeiro: Tourists stranded on hilltop after police raid on favelaPolice gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltopGetty ImagesAround 200 people were trapped at the top of a popular Rio de Janeiro tourist spot during a police operation in the Vidigal favela of the city, according to local media.The trail leading to the top of Morro Dois Irmãos, popular for its views over...

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 17 #836Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle was a bit challenging, as I kept looking for animal names, which wasn't...

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police sayGetty ImagesThe Beverly Hills home of pop superstar Rihanna has been hit by gunfire, police say.Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT) on Sunday. A suspect was located and taken into custody. A police official told the BBC's US partner, CBS News, that the home targeted...

Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war1 hour agoNomsa Maseko,BBC AfricaandBasillioh RukangaGetty ImagesNews of the state of emergency has reportedly led to panic buying at some petrol stationsMadagascar has declared a two‑week nationwide state of energy emergency amid severe fuel shortages caused by the US and Israel's war in Iran.The presidency...