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Huge explosions rock major Tehran airport as Israel strikes 'regime infrastructure' -- Iran launches new wave of missiles at Israel as US says it hit 3,000 Iranian targets in first week of conflict.

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AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in -- The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

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Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree? -- The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

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Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days -- Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

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'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC -- Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

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Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster -- The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living. -- Europe

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'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut -- Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

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Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace -- A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

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Iranian schools, hospital and landmarks among civilian sites hit during US-Israeli strikes -- A local in Tehran tell BBC Verify that the city has been turned into a "ghost town" as residents flee.

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This iceberg was once the biggest in the world. Now it has just weeks left - A23a was once twice the size of Greater London but it's spectacularly disintegrated over the past year

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Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig -- The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena. -- Culture

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From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines -- Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump. -- US & Canada

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China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US? -- US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

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Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling -- Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

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From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks -- The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

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Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs -- Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

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The young women who fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and don't want to see another one

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After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?

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BBC looks at how Cubans are living with fuel shortages

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Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson

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Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

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Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting

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Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understands -- The convicted murderer has been in hospital since late February after being hit on the head in prison.

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Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership -- The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.

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Russia was behind parcel fires in UK and Europe, investigators say -- The attacks, which involved self-igniting packages, targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and at a DHL depot in the UK in 2024.

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Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup -- World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer's tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.

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Ukrainian bank workers released after detention in Hungary -- Kyiv has reacted furiously after officials in Budapest accused staff transporting cash to Ukraine of money laundering.

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Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand? -- Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.

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Inside the 'chaotic' world of wife carrying -- The UK Wife Carrying Race returns in Dorking on Sunday, with about 70 people set to take part.

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Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department

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Water park owner will drain lake unless trespassers stop swimming

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Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president

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Huge US bomber lands at UK air base

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Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war

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Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action

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Two of the world's rarest lions put to sleep at zoo

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Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran

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Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop

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The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US

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Australian Grand Prix qualifying build-up -- Follow live text commentary of final practice before qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.

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'Slot needs something to keep him in a job' - could the FA Cup be it? Despite a torrid Premier League campaign, could winning the FA Cup keep Liverpool manager Arne Slot in a job? 5 hrs ago

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Russian athletes march at Paralympic opening ceremony - Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets under way. 7 hrs ago - Disability Sport

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Dominant Bayern sweep aside Monchengladbach - Bayern Munich cruise to victory over struggling Borussia Monchengladbach, despite being without star striker and England captain Harry Kane.

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Ireland deny spirited Wales to keep hopes alive -- Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.

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Who is to blame for Spurs' chaotic descent towards relegation? -- BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who - or what - is to blame for Spurs' crisis as they fight to avoid relegation.

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McCullum and Key look set to retain ECB support -- Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) despite a disappointing winter.

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