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LIVE - Ryan Coogler's Sinners wins its first Oscar of the night, as award for best live action feature is a tie - Also at the Dolby Theatre, Amy Madigan wins best supporting actress for her role in Weapons and KPop Demon Hunters takes best animated feature.

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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline -- The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

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How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK -- The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus? -- BBC InDepth

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Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue -- Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi. -- Africa

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'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral before Oscars win -- We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

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How passenger planes keep flying during a war -- Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines. -- Middle East

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Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo - The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally. 20 mins ago

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BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah -- A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

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'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia -- Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq. -- Africa

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How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad -- Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections. -- Middle East

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What Iranians are being told about the war -- Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran. -- Middle East

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UK looking at all options to secure key oil route through Strait of Hormuz -- The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says. -- Middle East

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Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his life -- He says from an undisclosed location: "It was clear that the regime wanted to eliminate me."

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Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange

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Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally

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Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis -- Spurs interim coach Igor Tudor told his players they could "cry or fight". BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty saw a display of defiance to draw at Liverpool. -- Tottenham

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LIVE - Israel says it still has thousands of targets in Iran, as Trump and Starmer discuss Strait of Hormuz - Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the country has not "asked for a ceasefire" after Trump said it had wanted a deal.

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Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row

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Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship

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Two die including university student in UK meningitis outbreak

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French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot

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FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars -- Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

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From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin -- Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.

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Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says -- Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

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US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq -- The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

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'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

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Watch: What's on the menu for celebrities on Oscars night

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Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran

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Canada porn actor planned murder

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Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)

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Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures

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An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn

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Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says

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William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's Day

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'Wake up... or be happy with Conference League' -- Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

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Guardiola sympathises - but can he help Haaland out of rut? -- Erling Haaland's struggles in front of goal come from playing in "the most difficult position on the planet", says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

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Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? -- After wins for Celtic and Rangers and a defeat for leaders Hearts, what next in the captivating Scottish Premiership title race?

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'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1 -- Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

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New puppy, getting engaged and a title - Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells -- Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life".

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Young snatches Players title from Fitzpatrick -- American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament.

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