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Iran warns against interference in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian media has reported explosions in several parts of the country.

Iranian state television says Iran has fired warning shots at two ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz today, as the battle between Tehran and Washington for control of the vital waterway continues to escalate.

Tennis player Alexander Zverev has been explaining how he manages his type 1 diabetes on court. We speak to athletes about how they cope with the condition.

The official death toll from last month's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has now risen to nearly 4,500. Two people – one in the Philippines, the other in Wales – share what it was like to be trapped after a major disaster.

We hear tributes to actor Sam Neill, famed for his starring role in Jurassic Park, following his death at the age of 78.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 13, 2026. Credit: Reuters)

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