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There has been a night of intense fighting between Israel and Iran, with the two sides exchanging air strikes - it follows Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and missile bases on Friday.

Ballistic missiles hit parts of Israel overnight, with a number of alerts issued for the public to take shelter - at least two people have been killed and dozens are injured.

Earlier, the IDF said three Iranian military commanders were killed in strikes, while Tehran said six scientists were also killed.

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Thanks to heavy government subsidies, China has become the world’s leader in electric vehicles.

We hear from inside China on the remarkably fast electric vehicle transition going on there, as the country moves away from petrol and diesel-powered cars and lorries

The BBC's Nick Marsh explores the latest EV tech seen on the streets, including swapping stations, which replace a depleted battery in a matter of minutes.

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Iran has launched mass new strikes on Israel. It says it attacked dozens of targets including military centres and airbases.   Smoke has been seen rising over the skyscrapers of Tel Aviv and there have been explosions in Jerusalem.  

The bombardment is in retaliation for Israel's strikes on Iran, hitting military and nuclear sites. It says it hit a nuclear facility in Isfahan following earlier strikes on the country's biggest nuclear facility at Natanz .Israel said the attacks were vital to prevent Iran developing a nuclear weapon.  

Iran’s spiritual leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, promised his country would 'inflict heavy blows' in response.

 

There are warnings the conflict could escalate into all-out war.

Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Lucy Williamson, Ione Wells, Frank Gardner, Tom Bateman, Gary O’Donoghue and Lyse Doucet.

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is opening in Chile’s Atacama Desert.

It’s home to the largest digital camera ever made, with the goal of mapping the entire night sky in more detail than ever before.

The BBC's Ione Wells was granted early access to the telescope to see how this potentially world-changing tech works up close for Tech Now.

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Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued throughout Friday on sites across the country.

Iran has in turn launched ballistic missiles at Israel, as its Supreme Leader has vowed to "inflict heavy blows" in retaliation for Israel's overnight strikes.

As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, former Senior Officer in the British Military Mikey Kay explains how we got here – and the defence systems in place for both countries.

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Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Israel as its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has vowed to "inflict heavy blows" in retaliation for Israel's overnight strikes.

The attacks come after Israel hit Iran with its biggest wave of air strikes in years, targeting the country's nuclear programme, and it has promising to continue its attacks.

Earlier today, the Israel Defense Forces said Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami and other senior military figures were assassinated, while Iran has said six scientists have also been killed.

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Today, Israel has carried out strikes in Iran targeting nuclear sites and military commanders in a major escalation of tensions.

Israel say the targeted the “heart” of Iran’s nuclear programme, whilst also killing Hossein Salami, chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards. Civilians, including children, were also among those killed, state media reported.

In response the Israeli military said Iran launched about 100 drones towards Israeli on Friday morning, with Israeli media reporting all the drones were intercepted.

Adam is joined by Americast host Justin Webb and the Economist's defence editor Shashank Joshi.

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Israel's military says it "continues to strike" Iranian military targets after it carried out waves of strikes on Iran overnight.

The Israel Defense Forces says it carried out strikes on nuclear sites and says Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami and other commanders have been killed.

Iran state TV reported that civilians, including children are among the dead – this has not been independently verified.

US President Donald Trump urges Iran to make a deal on its nuclear programme, warning of "even more brutal" Israeli attacks - Iran accused the US of supporting Israel's strikes, which the US denied.

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Global oil prices have jumped after Israel said it had struck Iran, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

The price of the benchmark Brent crude was up by more than 10% shortly after the news emerged, reaching its highest level since January.

Traders are concerned that a conflict between Iran and Israel could disrupt supplies coming from the energy-rich region.

The cost of crude oil affects everything from how much it costs to fill up your car to the price of food at the supermarket.

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With 64 sold out shows across North and South America, Shakira has played to more than two million fans – the biggest stadium tour of the year.

The tour is titled Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry) after Shakira's latest album, which was inspired by some of the most intense heartbreak and personal upheaval she'd ever experienced.

With exclusive access, the BBC’s Mark Savage goes back, under and on stage with Shakira as she brings her blockbuster stadium show to Miami the place she calls home.

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