Activists say the spill - caused after two ships ran were battered by a storm - could cover an area of 400 sq km.

A satellite image taken 21 January shows new construction within the demilitarised zone.

Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.

The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha

The video has hallmarks of a Russian disinformation operation, previously investigated by the BBC.

Both Trump fans and Harris supporters baselessly claimed large-scale voter fraud in Tuesday's election.

Evidence seen by the BBC links the videos to a Russian-based operation of election disinformation.

Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?

BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at why the US wants access to Ukraine's minerals.

The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at the latest round of tariffs announced by President Trump - and what the US has got in return.

The BBC's Analysis Editor explains how controversial pardons made by Biden and Trump stretched the limits of the power.

The president has moved to change the US government's policies on gender and diversity - here's what that means.

The BBC's Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk's recent posts on X about grooming gangs - and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.

BBC Verify examines international law to understand if the US has the authority to "take over" the Gaza Strip.

President Trump has blamed China for its opioid crisis and imposed sweeping tariffs.

He told a news conference that diversity hiring efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration may have led to safety issues.

Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.

The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.

The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.

The Tories have outlined a plan to make it harder for migrants to get indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday - including a new runway for Heathrow airport.

The BBC's housing tracker shows most regions of England had a year-on-year fall in new homes in second half of 2024.