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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.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.