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LIVE - Oil price reaches $100 as new attacks reported on three cargo ships in Gulf - The rise in the oil price comes despite 32 countries agreeing yesterday to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves.

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'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war -- Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

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UK PM Starmer warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links, files show

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Missing Brazilian academic may have taken boat, UK police say

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Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo

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Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit

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Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large -- The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

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Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves -- It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

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What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? -- Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

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Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins -- A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

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My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying -- For four years, Sasha-Jay's photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over -- This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

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Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

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Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war

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'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey

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No evidence Swiss bus fire was terrorism, officials say -- Initial reports suggest a man with "psychological problems" set himself on fire on the bus, according to police.

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UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach -- Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.

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French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city -- Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.

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Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff -- Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.

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Wildlife to replace historical characters on Bank of England banknotes -- The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

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Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

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Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC

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Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran

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Urgent plea to find triplets a forever home

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Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters

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China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?

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Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals

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New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'

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US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India

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'Premier League elite suffer rude awakening in Europe' -- Chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after a disappointing week in Europe for all six of its clubs.

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Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real -- Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie.

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Spurs keeper Kinsky thankful for support after 'nightmare' -- Antonin Kinsky thanks those who have sent messages of support after a "nightmare" display in Spurs' Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.

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Hundred coaches 'not told to avoid Pakistan players' -- Coaches of Hundred teams with investment from the IPL say they have not been directed away from signing Pakistan players in Thursday's men's auction.

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Kvaratskhelia double helps PSG thump Chelsea in first leg - A costly error by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen sparks a late collapse as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's double gives Paris St‑Germain a three‑goal lead going into next week's Champions League last-16 second leg.

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Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends -- "You do it too, eh?". Those were the words from Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand after the German side scored from a corner in the 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw between the two sides.

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McIlroy hopeful on Sawgrass defence after injury -- Rory McIlroy says he hopes to be able to defend his Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass after withdrawing from a tournament through injury last week.

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