The uncertainty sparked by the Middle East conflict, and Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz - a vital shipping artery for oil, gas and other essentials - is pushing up the cost of living and hitting the budgets of many firms, families and governments. But while some are struggling, others, whose businesses are more profitable during a war or who benefit from fluctuating energy prices, have enjoyed record earnings. These are some of the sectors and companies making billions while the conflict drags on.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he's "not going to plunge the country into chaos" by walking away from the job after early English council results show Labour losses and gains by Nigel Farage's Reform. But these first results are a fraction of the bigger picture, and we still have a lot to come in. Separate parliamentary elections took place in Scotland and Wales - we've not had any results from there yet and voters are waiting to see who will govern. Here's what the early election results show us. We'll be bringing you updates and analysis throughout the day.

The secretive North Korean regime has never disclosed the death toll of its Ukraine operation, but a BBC investigation has found around 2,300 of its soldiers have died fighting for its ally, Russia. An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to help recapture parts of the Kursk region, but for the first time, satellite images and official photos of a new memorial in Pyongyang offer observable clues - here's what they tell us about the true death toll.