International

Analyst links Eastern Mediterranean tensions to elections in Israel, Greece, Cyprus

Turkish analyst Özay Şendir believes that discussion of a potential military conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean has been exaggerated, largely due to upcoming elections in Israel, Greece and the Republic of Cyprus. He focuses particularly on the...

What’s behind Trump’s $5,000 pledge to voters

We all know that Donald Trump does not feel the need to adhere to the normal rules of political campaigning. Even by his own...

England’s mayors set to gain power to impose tourist tax

Mayors in England are set to gain powers to introduce an overnight visitor levy under government plans aimed at giving local leaders greater control...

Death of black woman found hanging in Mississippi investigated

The mother of a black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, has told the BBC she is still...

Gulf strikes send oil prices above $100 a barrel

Strait of Hormuz tensions intensified on Wednesday after Iran said it had attacked more than 10 vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway, sending...