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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

5 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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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. -- Technology

5 hours ago

Asia stocks tumble for third day, oil rises as markets track Iran war -- The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.

12 minutes ago

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

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LIVE - Strikes across Middle East continue as UK charters evacuation flight for British nationals in Oman - The flight is scheduled to leave Muscat on Wednesday evening, as the civilian death toll in Iran passes 1,000 according to a rights agency.

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Funerals held for students and staff after Iran school strike -- Iranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.

8 hours ago

Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran -- European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities

9 hours ago

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.

3 hours ago

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.

2 hours ago

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.

2 hours ago

European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base -- The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

6 hours ago

Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary' -- The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.

7 hours ago

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.

21 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.

3 hours ago

Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A -- BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

21 hours ago

Goodbye officer, hello touchscreen - a vision for policing in Ethiopia -- A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

4 hours ago

Doubling heights: The unsung heroes of 2026's hottest film -- How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

19 hours ago

'I take training seriously but Ramadan is more important' -- A marathon training block is tough enough. Fasting while preparing to take on the world's best at the London Marathon is harder still.

17 hours ago

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

9 hours ago

Fire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strike

7 hours ago

Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes

14 hours ago

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

10 hours ago

Texas Trump supporters react to US strikes on Iran

1 day ago

Guilty verdict for US father of teenage school shooter -- Prosecutors say Colin Gray, 55, could have prevented his son from killing four people at a high school in Georgia in 2024.

4 hours ago

Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan -- "Nitto" Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.

14 hours ago

New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape -- Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.

9 hours ago

Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'

2 hours ago

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

4 hours ago

Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery

12 hours ago

Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property

12 hours ago

First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified

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Trump belittles Starmer with 'no Churchill' jibe but can the special relationship recover?

27 minutes ago

US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking

50 minutes ago

Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin

15 hours ago

OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash

15 hours ago

Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan

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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".

3 hours ago

Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup - US President Donald Trump says he does not care if Iran take part in this summer's 2026 World Cup. 7 hrs ago

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Smith, Atkinson and Murley start in England revamp -- England head coach Steve Borthwick makes 12 changes - nine personnel switches and three positional shifts - as he revamps his side to face Italy on Saturday

11 hours ago

Arteta doubles down after rivals' set-piece criticism -- Mikel Arteta responds to criticism of Arsenal's tactics from rival managers by saying he is "upset" they "haven't scored more" from corners.

11 hours ago

Lionesses deliver Wiegman's 'clear win' to make World Cup statement - A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. 9 hrs ago

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'The hunger is big' - Sunderland reach 40 points and want more -- By reaching 40 points with victory at Leeds on Tuesday, Sunderland have pretty much ensured Premier League survival by early March.

4 hours ago

Is it time to trust South Africa as World Cup 'favourites'? -- South Africa are the only unbeaten team left at the T20 World Cup and go into their semi-final against New Zealand as favourites, so it is time to trust them despite their past in global tournaments?

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