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Israel says it has killed Iran's navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade -- The strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels, has been effectively blocked by Iran since the outbreak of the war last month.

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Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement -- Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017. -- World

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In one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boom -- Ione Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects.

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First Lady Melania Trump arrives with humanoid robot at tech summit

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Trump accused of showing classified map to passengers on private flight

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UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'

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'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs

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Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

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Are the US and Iran holding peace talks, and what do both sides want? -- There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.

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Iranians mark their New Year with anger, fear, and defiance -- Cleaning her home for the festival, one Iranian told us: "Perhaps this dark night will finally give way to dawn."

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UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies -- The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

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What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace? -- Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.

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Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months -- Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a "moral failure".

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Rap legend Slick Rick on Mobo honour and shaping hip-hop: 'We took novels to the next level' -- The British-born rapper looks back as he's awarded a lifetime achievement prize at the Mobo Awards.

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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss -- Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

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How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media? -- Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

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'Managing my finances with ADHD felt overwhelming' -- ADHD affects the brain's frontal lobe and can impact organisation and focus, a specialist says.

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Is New York's cannabis business really flying high? Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere, but business owners say many legitimate outlets are struggling.

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Why transport workers are protesting in the Philippines -- BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.

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A right-wing populist party made big poll gains in Australia - and it's shaking up politics -- Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.

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'We trusted the wrong people': Epstein survivors speak to the BBC

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Dog rescued after falling into a 12-foot (3.6m) sinkhole

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Watch: History made as Dame Sarah Mullally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

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Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale -- Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.

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Men released on bail over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack -- Four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set alight in north London on Monday.

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'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance -- The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.

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Carney says Air Canada's English-only message after LaGuardia crash 'lacks compassion' -- The CEO of Air Canada is under fire for the condolence video, as one of the pilots killed is French Canadian. -- US & Canada

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Houston airport wait times reach over four hours amid US travel chaos - Nearly 40% of the security staff at the George Bush airport did not show up - the highest such rate in the country, US media report. 11 hrs ago

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Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison -- Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed. -- Africa

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'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?

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'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped

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Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

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Trump's Iran strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once

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Councillor who wanted Andrew plaque 'reinstated' backs removal

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Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal

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European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal

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Wales and Northern Ireland set for pivotal World Cup qualifiers -- All the latest build-up as Northern Ireland and Wales get ready for Thursday's World Cup play-off semi-finals.

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Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League -- Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's Premier League. -- Premier League

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Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton -- Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career. -- Formula 1

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Northampton coach Vesty questions England's identity -- Northampton head coach Sam Vesty questions whether England have lost their rugby identity under Steve Borthwick -- Rugby Union

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Is Saka's form becoming a worry for Arsenal? -- Are there worries about how Arsenal's reliance on Bukayo Saka are having an impact on his form? -- Arsenal

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Itauma fighting Usyk or Wardley a ridiculous conversation - Bunce -- Steve Bunce says Moses Itauma is the future of the heavyweight division, but that future isn't quite here yet. -- Boxing

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