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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor? -- Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

1 day ago

In maps: Five days of strikes across the Middle East -- Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

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Rennie appointed new All Blacks coach -- Dave Rennie is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.

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LIVE - 'It's getting worse every day' Iranians tell BBC, as Israel says it carried out 'broad wave' of strikes - Meanwhile, new Iranian attacks are reported in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, after earlier strikes on the US consulate in Dubai and a US base in Qatar.

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UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on -- UK and other European markets opened a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile.

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South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies -- Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

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What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting -- The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy. -- Asia

10 hours ago

US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties -- The cabinet member "voluntarily" agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein's island. -- US & Canada

11 hours ago

Japanese court upholds order to dissolve Unification Church -- The church popularly known as Moonies came under scrutiny after the 2022 killing of ex-PM Shinzo Abe. -- Asia

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US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home -- Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.

9 hours ago

Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere -- The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.

9 hours ago

Harry Styles album review: The funkiest existential crisis in pop -- The star's fourth album finds him in limbo, second-guessing both his relationships and his career.

4 hours ago

Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers -- A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

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Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests -- It is time to move beyond the "baby brain" cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women's brains.

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Trump lashes out at Spain, says he is 'going to cut off all trade'

15 hours ago

Fire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strike

13 hours ago

Trump on Starmer: 'Not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with'

17 hours ago

Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes

20 hours ago

Texas Trump supporters react to US strikes on Iran

1 day ago

South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby -- The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.

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Kristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing -- Both Republicans and Democrats criticised Noem for her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.

9 hours ago

OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash -- Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

22 hours ago

TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk -- TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

9 hours ago

Kathmandu empties as about 800,000 Nepalis head home to vote -- Authorities have reported hours-long jams over the weekend while photos show buses lining highways.

2 hours ago

Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

2 hours ago

Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'

8 hours ago

'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes

10 hours ago

Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race

58 minutes ago

After Trump's 'no Churchill' jibe can the special relationship recover?

4 hours ago

Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery

18 hours ago

First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified

7 hours ago

Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property

18 hours ago

US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking

7 hours ago

New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

15 hours ago

'It's better to be chased' - the mentality of a title race -- The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure.

44 minutes ago

Russell 'elite' and a 'leader' - now he may have car to challenge for title -- George Russell has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate, but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title.

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'Same old story' for Slot as Wolves 'keep fighting' -- Liverpool head coach Arne Slot began the week by saying he found most Premier League games no longer a joy to watch - and had little to enjoy as he described defeat at Wolves as the "same old story".

9 hours ago

Wales recall Mee against Ireland in Six Nations -- Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is given a Wales recall in Friday's Six Nations game against Ireland, while there could be a new cap off the bench.

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Man Utd eye wingers, after getting rid under Amorim -- Manchester United are likely to look at signing a left winger this summer even though former head coach Ruben Amorim spent three windows getting rid of them. -- Man Utd

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Runners to be given prize money after being led off course -- Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three. -- Athletics

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