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The Iran war is not about Israel, it's about China - opinion

The US entered the war in Iran not just to aid Israel, but to counter China’s influence and protect global strategic interests.

Longstanding ties: Then-Iranian president Ali Khamenei reviews an honor guard in front of Beijing’s Great Hall of the People during an official visit to China, 1989.
The BBC logo outside the BBC Broadcasting House. November 15, 2025.

BBC apologizes for not censoring racial slur shouted at Bafta ceremony by guest with Tourette's

A pedestrian walks past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House in central London

BBC removes 'Free Palestine' from BAFTA winner Akinola Davies Jr's acceptance speech

Prince Andrew (L) Jeffrey Epstein (R).

UK police arrest King Charles' brother Andrew amid Jeffrey Epstein investigation, BBC reports


Hamas likely to release Israeli-American hostage within 48 hours, IDF strikes Yemen ports

IDF announces movement of troops • US-Iran nuclear talks conclude in Oman • Trump en route to Mideast

The family of hostage Edan Alexander outside the home of Ron Dermer in Jerusalem on Sunder, April 13, 2025.

BBC puts Gaza documentary on hold amid Hamas link scandal - report

A documentary about healthcare workers in Gaza amid the warzone has been put on an indefinite delay due to a Hamas-linked documentary that is now under review.

 Palestinians seen in the city of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, February 17, 2025

BBC to investigate Arabic arm after reporters’ antisemitism, Hamas support exposed 

Dr Samer Shah, chairman of the BBC, said on Saturday that the corporation would also examine its handling of reporting on the Israel-Hamas War.

Protest outside the BBC, Tuesday 25th February 2025.

'We'll burn Jews like Hitler did': BBC contributor in Gaza celebrates Jewish civilian death

He has appeared on the Arabic-language branch of the UK public broadcaster more than a dozen times since Hamas's terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023.

"BBC Arabic" journalist in the Gaza Strip, Samer Elzaenen.

BBC Arabic freelance journalist describes Jews as ‘devils,’ defended Oct. 7 during massacre

The posts, first reported on by British newspaper The Telegraph on Saturday, included comments like “the Jews, they are the devils of the hypocrites.”

 Ahmed Alagha on BBC News in Arabic.

UK gov't adviser: BBC refused antisemitism training on multiple occasions

Lord Mann said he visited the BBC's leadership on three occasions after assuming the role in 2019, and that each time, they had refused the offers of antisemitism training.

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

How a Jewish quiz team brought hope to the UK amid rising antisemitism - opinion

For anyone feeling disheartened by the recent surge in antisemitism, let this be a reminder: It is not all doom and gloom.

 Israel and United Kingdom flags waving together.

BBC edited footage to downplay Hamas's poor treatment of hostages - report

The BBC reporting of the hostages comes nearly a month after they aired a documentary about the war in Gaza featuring a narrator with alleged familial ties to Hamas.

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

UK Broadcasting watchdog advisor accused Israel of genocide in Gaza

Adviser Aaqil Ahmed, who previously worked as the head of religion at the BBC, reportedly tweeted musician Paul Weller was “spot on” when he said “we cannot let genocide be a legitimate thing.”

The coalition advanced a bill to enable government control over television rating method (Illustrative).

Propaganda without boundaries: How Hamas exploits, abuses, weaponizes children - opinion

In an era where a single image can go viral within minutes and shape global public opinion, the exploitation of children by Hamas has become a strategic tool.

Abdullah Al-Yazouri, the son of a senior Hamas official, who narrated the BBC documentary.