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The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.

Iranian official threatens to “set fire” to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

A remarkable 80% of the country’s lanterns are still made by hand in one small town in Hebei Province.

Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.

The 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 Herd Graphics by Sally Nicholls

Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France’s nuclear umbrella – but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.

Israeli forces responded with a powerful air assault in Beirut’s southern suburbs – known as Dahieh – and southern Lebanon at around 03:00. The IDF said the strikes targeted senior Hezbollah operatives, command centres, weapons stores, and “terrorist infrastructure”.

Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.