Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place

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Iran's foreign minister has accused the US of opting for reckless military adventures every time a diplomatic solution is on the table. His comments came after both sides blamed each other for a clash between Iran and US naval destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz. We speak to our BBC Persian Service reporter. Global health authorities continue efforts to track down passengers who disembarked from a cruise ship stricken by a hantavirus outbreak. We get updates from our correspondents who are reporting from the Canary Islands, Netherlands and France. Britain's governing Labour party and main opposition Conservatives have suffered heavy losses as the populist right wing Reform surges ahead in early results from English local elections. The Green Party has also won increased support. We are joined by our UK political correspondent and hear from voters. South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, faces possible impeachment after the Constitutional Court overturned a parliamentary vote that blocked proceedings four years ago. Our Africa correspondent explains. Instagram users will no longer be able to send ultra‑private direct messages, as the feature is switched off globally. Our tech reporter brings us the details. The celebrated and much-loved wildlife documentary filmmaker Sir David Attenborough has turned 100. We brought together in conversation people who have watched his programmes, read his books or met him and inspired to start a career in conservation. Presenter: James Reynolds (Photo: Daily life in Tehran after Iran and US exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Republic Of Iran, May 8, 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)