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LIVE - US to blockade Iran's ports from Monday, as Trump says he doesn't 'care' if Tehran returns to talks - Iran says it will not "surrender under threats", adding that peace talks in Pakistan failed due to "shifting goalposts" from the US.

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Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail -- The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

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Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92 -- Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

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Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam

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Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

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UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz

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Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour

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After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next? -- Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

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Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure -- Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

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The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves -- Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys? -- BBC InDepth

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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon -- BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. -- US & Canada

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'We need real peace': Ukrainians have little faith in Easter truce -- Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce. -- Europe

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'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry -- Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.

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I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices? -- Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.

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The Dutch village at risk of being demolished -- Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

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UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation -- Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament. -- Europe

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Baseball statue broken as it is unveiled in Seattle -- The mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki. -- US & Canada

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At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site -- The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says. -- Latin America

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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks. -- Europe

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'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston -- The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history. -- US & Canada

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Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing -- Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall. -- Australia

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Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028 -- The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election. -- Scotland Politics

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Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

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'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide

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How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

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Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', US VP Vance says after negotiations

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Charges filed after fire destroys Kimberly-Clark toilet paper warehouse

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Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

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Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide

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Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged

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Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims

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What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?

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Iran talks were a major test for JD Vance. How did he do?

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Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality

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Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

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McIlroy underlines greatness by defending Masters title -- Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

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Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals -- Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up.

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'I'm not blind' - Howe 'accountable' for loss after three-week break -- Eddie Howe says he is "accountable" for Newcastle's defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game.

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Five key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters -- BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National.

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Will Romero's tears become the enduring image of Tottenham's season? -- Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty.

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Donald hails Europe's 'best' as McIlroy nears majors record -- Rory McIlroy says "I don't want to stop here" after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo's haul of six major titles.

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Will thrilling Scottish title race be decided on goal difference? -- Rangers' 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side's advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference.

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